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Sustainable Facility eNews
December Edition
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Seasons Greetings + Welcome to the December 2007 edition of the Sustainable Facility eNews.
The end of 2007 provides the opportunity to reflect on all we have accomplished throughout the past year and brings anticipation of things to come in our next ventures. New goals set as resolutions come into play, as change is necessary to keep growing and progressing.
With talk of the burgeoning "green collar" economy and strategic organizational partnerships and alliances forged within the FM industry, building owners and facility managers are bolstered with encouragement, understanding and remarkable progress.
As we approach 2008, leaders across the high-performance building industry are sounding off with a universal message: green buildings can effectively reduce environmental impact and curb excessive energy usage. The December issue of Sustainable Facility contains "Perspectives on Sustainability: The Past, Present and Future of Green Building" from five renowned green industry heavyweights. Visit www.SustainableFacility.com
to read their Perspectives online.
Thanks for reading.
Happy Holidays –
Joseph H. Mayton III, Editor
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New E-Mon D-Mon Green Class Meters for Green Building Initiatives
E-Mon’s new Green Class Meters offer environmental and energy conscious users the ability to monitor and record the impact of energy conservation efforts.The meter provides a scrolling display of energy usage in kWh & dollars and estimated CO2 emissions.
For details contact E-Mon at (800) 334-3666 or www.emon.com/sf101.asp. |
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For more news, visit www.SustainableFacility.com.
AIA Report: Cities with Green Building Programs Have Increased More Than 400 Percent Since 2003
Washington, D.C. — Since 2003, the number of cities with green building programs has risen from 22 to 92; an increase of 418 percent. In an effort to examine the eco-friendly initiatives of U.S. cities, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) commissioned a study of communities with populations of greater than 50,000 to spotlight the growth and effectiveness of green building policies.
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USGBC: Call for Papers for Greenbuild 2008 Now Open
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has opened the call for papers for educational sessions at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, which will be held Nov. 19-21, 2008, in Boston. The theme of the seventh annual conference will be Revolutionary Green: Innovations for Global Stability. All session proposals must reinforce the conference theme. More
New Credentialing Organization Launched for Green Building Professionals
Washington, D.C. — The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has been established with the support of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to administer credentialing programs related to green building practice and standards. GBCI was created to develop and administer credentialing programs aimed at improving green building practice. More
Johnson Controls Publishes TEAMS Competition Letter
to 2008 Presidential Candidates
Milwaukee — Johnson Controls, Inc. announced that four students of Carnegie Mellon are the first-place winners in its open letter writing competition called Tomorrow’s Energy Ambassadors, Managers and Scholars (TEAMS). More
New Report Concludes Improved Technology Key to Achieving Full Potential of Geothermal Energy
Washington, D.C. — The Geothermal Energy Association released a new report that assesses the state of geothermal energy technology. It concludes that improved subsurface technologies are the key to developing the vast potential of the resource base. More
Partnerships to Make Energy-Efficient Products Affordable and Available
Seattle — President Bill Clinton announced two new partnerships to make green products more affordable and accessible to city governments and consumers across the U.S. In response to growing demand, Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) will extend its programs and purchasing consortium, which offers lower-cost green products, to all 1,100 cities in the U.S. Conference of Mayors. CCI will also work alongside Wal-Mart to drive down the cost of energy-efficient and clean-energy technologies.
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GE Joins the Green Grid
Cleveland — GE Consumer & Industrial has joined The Green Grid, a global consortium of more than 80 high–tech equipment companies, including AMD, APC, Dell, HP, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Rackable Systems, SprayCool, Sun Microsystems and Vmware. More
Wisconsin’s Largest Solar Hot Water System Headlines Solar Energy Conference
Madison, Wis. — The Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wis., houses a 104-panel solar hot water system; the largest in the state. In addition to supplying the resort with 1,850 gallons of hot water per hour, the system will be the main attraction at the Wisconsin Solar Hot Water Conference on Dec. 13, 2007, being held at the Kalahari. More
BNP Media Announces Bath & Kitchen Pro Publication for 2008
Troy, Mich. — BNP Media announced the debut of Bath & Kitchen Pro, a unique publication created for bath-and-kitchen installers, distributors with showrooms, and designers. Unlike other magazines that focus purely on design, Bath & Kitchen Pro
will provide information on installation and purchasing as well as design trends. More
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For more product information, visit www.SustainableFacility.com.
Website Highlights Heat Transfer Solution Capabilities
Windsor, Conn.— Turbotec Products, Inc.'s new company website with an easy-to-navigate design offers comprehensive product information, specifications and literature for the company’s complete line of heat transfer and heat recovery products. Also added are new sections including FAQs, Market/Application Solutions, News and Investor Relations.
www.turbotecproducts.com.
 Electronic Ballast Lighting System Offers Energy Cost–Saving Dimming Option
Hendersonville, N.C. — A June 2007 product line extension adds a NuVation Electronic Ballast Lighting System with dimming capability to the portfolio of energy cost–saving electronic ballasts offered by GE Lighting Systems, Inc. The new system complements other energy–saving strategies and equipment that lower lighting operating expenses, including daylight harvesting, occupancy sensors and motion controls.
www.GElightingsystems.com.
Air Conditioning DVD/Windows Software Set
Norman, Okla. — Coleman Heating and Air Conditioning has introduced a DVD video and Windows software training set for its air conditioning systems. Designed as a training tool for independent contractors, distributors and technicians, the two-disc set is the second in the ProficienTECH series of media-based technical training, created by Johnson Controls - Unitary Products. The DVD systematically covers each component in the air conditioning cycle, providing viewers a thorough comprehension of system operation, and features segments on theory, the air conditioning cycle, components, installation and service procedures.
www.switchtocolemanac.com.
E-Book Catalogs Energy-Saving Lighting Controls
Santa Clara, Calif. — Watt Stopper/Legrand has created an e-Book encompassing its 2007/2008 Product Selection Guide, which provides customers quick and easy access to comprehensive information about energy-saving lighting controls. Specifiers, contractors and others can access a large volume of information to help facilitate successful lighting control solutions.
www.wattstopper.com.
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BOMI Economics of Greening Webinar Series
Online
BOMI
webcasts give you convenient access to industry experts and valuable information—without having to travel or take time away from the office. Participants view seminar slides through their Web browsers and receive audio signal by telephone, and in some cases even have an opportunity to ask questions during the webcast.
This three part series will include:
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Jan 8, 2008: Commissioning & Retrocommissioning
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Jan 15, 2008: Green Energy Management
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Jan 22, 2008: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility
Register online at www.bomi.org.
GreenTech Conference and Expo
Part of NFMT 2008
March 4-6, 2008
Baltimore Convention Center
The GreenTech Conference and Product Expo is free for all facility professionals interested in the design, construction, management and maintenance of healthier, more resource-efficient buildings. GreenTech's free educational sessions focus on how design and operations contribute to an energy-efficient, productive bottom line. Other free sessions highlight the role that products play in creating an environmentally sound facility from the inside out.
The GreenTech expo hall shines the spotlight on the latest environmentally-friendly products on the market.
GreenTech is co-located with National Facilities Management & Technology, Maintenance Solutions Expo and the Safe Buildings Expo.
Your registration gives you automatic access to all four shows.
Information and registration at www.nfmt.com. Use Priority Code EMA.
NESEA’s Building Energy Conference And Trade Show
March 11 - 13, 2008
Boston's Seaport World Trade Center
The Practice of Sustainability: Tools, Actions, & Solutions
The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) hosts BuildingEnergy08, its 33rd
Conference and Trade Show, providing proven methods for increasing energy-efficiency, reducing building emissions, and retrofitting and rehabilitating existing buildings. More than 150 extraordinary U.S. and European speakers at more than 80 workshops and sessions!
Alex Wilson, executive editor, Environmental Building News, Inc., Keynote Speaker at Wednesday’s Plenary Session, March 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m.
Select Workshops include:
- Building Science Fundamentals
- Performance Upgrades to New and Existing Buildings
- Solar Commercial Hot Water Design
- Building High-Performance Green Schools
Select Track Topics include:
- Enclosures & Energy
- Integrating Good Buildings & Renewables
- Campus/Institutions
- Existing Buildings: The Other 95 percent
For more information, visit buildingenergy.nesea.org
Online registration opens Dec. 21, 2007. |
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