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Sustainable Facility eNews
March 2008 Edition

Greetings and welcome to the March 2008 edition of the Sustainable Facility eNews.

In like a lion... We're in the trenches of early March winter storms and sinus-problem-inducing weather patterns here in southeast Michigan. I awoke last week to nearly seven inches of snow covering my driveway and this week's forecast calls for falling weather, but with temps in the low 50s. Throw the loss of an hour to daylight savings into the mix, and yours truly is even more discombobulated than usual. Good times.

recylcing All personal grudges against the weather here in the mitten state aside, I'm proud to report that BNP Media's internal recycling program, spearheaded by employee Kristen Field, recycled 30,445 pounds of paper and cardboard in 2007! This represents nearly a 30 percent increase from 2006, which means that the program is growing and staff members are doing a great job of supporting the initiative! To quantify the results, our efforts for the year saved:

258.78 trees
45.67 cubic yards of landfill space
106,559 gallons of water
14,827 kilowatts of energy

I'm always seeking success stories from Sustainable Facility readers. Let me know what steps you're taking, and what sustainable strategies have made an impact on your buildings and organizations.

In terms of conservation, one outlet we've found that helps avoid travel emissions and time away from the office is the online Webinar. On March 19, the Green Building Initiative (GBI) is presenting Life Cycle Assessment and Existing Buildings. This online event is sponsored by Sustainable Facility's sister publication, Environmental Design + Construction, and targets building owners and facility managers. For more information, visit www.thegbi.org/webinars/20080319/.

And, along with regularly updated Breaking News and Calendar of Events sections, Sustainable Facility's website, www.SustainableFacility.com , also includes "Only Online" exclusive features that you won't find in our print or digital editions. Be sure to visit regularly - and register as a user - to stay up on events shaping the world of sustainable facility management.

Thanks for reading.
(Think spring.)

Joseph H. Mayton III, Editor

Product Highlight

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. Ideal for LEED and EPACT 2005 projects.
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/sf2a.asp.

Industry News

For more news, visit www.SustainableFacility.com.

bomalogo BOMA International's 7-Point Challenge Gains Momentum
Washington, D.C. - The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International's 7-Point Challenge, an innovative energy reduction plan to achieve market transformation in the commercial real estate industry, is gaining momentum as companies and BOMA local associations around the country sign on to endorse the challenge. more

GBI Announces New Online Education Programs
Portland, Ore. - The Green Building Initiative (GBI), a not-for-profit education and marketing initiative dedicated to accelerating the adoption of green building practices, announced that it will provide free online education sessions on topics related to green building. more

Uponor Joins Green Mechanical Council as a Founding Member
Neenah, Wis. - Uponor, formerly Wirsbo, an international supplier of PEX-a plumbing radiant heating and cooling and fire safety systems for residential and commercial buildings, joins several other organizations as a leading member of the Green Mechanical Council (GreenMech). more

DOE Supports Creation of an Enhanced Geothermal System, Desert Peak, Nev.
Washington, D.C. - As part of multiple cooperative agreements, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has formed a multi-disciplinary team with ORMAT Nevada Inc., GeothermEx Inc., the University of Utah, USGS, and the national laboratories to enhance or create an Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) at Desert Peak hydrothermal field in Nevada. more

CEO Survey on Sustainability Reveals Focus on Corporate Real Estate
Chicago - A new global survey of senior business executives, including more than 300 CEOs, shows that energy efficiency plays a central role in corporate sustainability efforts - a finding that has implications for how companies manage their real estate. more

ACEEE Profiles America's Exemplary Energy Efficiency Programs
Washington, D.C. - The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released a report that profiles 90 of America's leading energy efficiency programs. more

ASHRAE and BOMA International Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Atlanta - ASHRAE and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in recognition of shared technical interests to foster superior building performance. more

Alliance to Save Energy 2008 Star of Energy Efficiency Awards, Call for Entries
Washington, D.C. - The Alliance to Save Energy's 2008 Stars of Energy Efficiency Award Nominations are now available online. The awards honor entities demonstrating a significant and tangible commitment to the cause of energy efficiency. more

Archbishop Desmond Tutu to Keynote Greenbuild International Conference & Expo
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced Archbishop Desmond Tutu as the opening Keynote speaker for USGBC's annual Greenbuild Conference & Expo, to be held Nov. 17-19, 2008, in Boston. more

The Mohawk Group Names New Director Of Sustainable Strategies
Kennesaw, Ga. - Advancing The Mohawk Group's vision of environmentally responsible design and practices, Lewis Perkins has joined the company as director of sustainable strategies. more

Caroma Aids Los Angeles Schools in Quest to be Green
Los Angeles - Caroma USA is partnering with Global Green's Green Schools initiative to help make two new charter high schools in South Los Angeles environmentally friendly. more

Satellite-Based Tools Provide Accurate Estimate of Woody Biomass for Biofuel Industry
Itasca, Ill. - Scientists at Lanworth have successfully calculated woody biomass volume using satellite data. The team has also developed sophisticated models which use soil, elevation, slope, wetlands and other data layers to estimate extraction costs, as well as the total delivered cost of fiber to a processing site. more

Products

For more product information, visit www.SustainableFacility.com.

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Floorcoverings Manufactured With 50 Percent Recycled Nylon
City of Industry, Calif. - Floorcoverings manufacturer Bentley Prince Street's Mystic Journey is a collection of five carpet patterns designed by New York-based designer Joanne De Palma. All five patterns are manufactured with 50 percent recycled nylon, the company reports, and High PerformancePC is the now the standard backing system on all Bentley Prince Street broadloom products. The latex formulation recovers mineral residual from the paper recycling industry in an environmentally friendly fashion, resulting in a minimum average 10 percent post-consumer recycled content by total product weight. www.bentleyprincestreet.com.

Book Offers Solutions to Sustainable Energy Challenges in the 21st Century
Visions_for_Sustainable_En_Future Atlanta - Intended for energy professionals and those seeking long-term sustainable energy solutions, Visions for a Sustainable Energy Future investigates the future of utilities, offering author Mark Gabriel's perspective on the industry and how America can achieve sustainable energy solutions in a practical, economically feasible way. Gabriel, a principal with technical and business consultancy, R. W. Beck, examines each megatrend to examine its potential impact on utilities in the coming century. www.aeecenter.org/books/visions.htm .

HVAC Zone Control System Reduces GHGs
Indianapolis - Indiana-based HVAC manufacturer and wholesaler Jackson Systems LLC's Z-200TM (also known as The Green Zone), is a two-zone control system that allows a single HVAC system to have up to two separate zones. According to the company, each zone is controlled by its own space thermostat and motorized zone damper, and the system helps reduce greenhouse gases. www.jacksonsystems.com.

Organizational Solutions for Desktop Spaces
Pasadena, Calif. -Bluelounge, a Pasadena-based design studio, has introduced the SpaceStation; a new innovation in space management technology. The SpaceStation is a sleek and compact all-in-one docking port for laptop users that that contains a USB hub, cable management system, desk organizer and an ergonomic, cooling design. www.bluelounge.com.

Featured Events

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 its 33rd Conference and Trade Show, providing proven methods for increasing energy-efficiency, reducing building emissions, and retrofitting and rehabilitating existing buildings.
Early bird registration rates end on February 11!
For full conference schedule and to register, please visit buildingenergy.nesea.org
Don't Miss...
March 11: Free public forum, The Boston Green Tea Party: Join the Energy Revolution!
March 12-13 : More than 175 exhibitors at the largest green trade sShow in the Northeast featuring cutting-edge green products and services. A trade show reception offers networking opportunities. Celebrate the conference during NESEA night that includes a green live and silent auction, entertainment by Travis LeDoyt, the world's best Elvis tribute artist, and Pecha Kucha.
March 13: "Everything's Cool," a documentary about global warming messengers, including Ross Gelbspan and Bill McKibben. Green tour of the Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center.
More than 76 workshops and sessions presented by 150 expert speakers!

Green Intelligent Buildings Conference
April 2-3, 2008
You are faced with challenges every day trying to find better ways to design and operate facilities. These challenges include the delivery of more energy efficient and intelligent buildings.
This MUST-attend, two-day conference will bring together building owners, facility engineers, operating engineers and others to learn about these new advancements.
Topics Include:

Case studies of Intelligent and Integrated projects
Use of open protocols and technologies
New technologies including sensing, communications and wireless.
Energy efficiency technologies and applications
How to plan, design and deliver projects
Recommendations for more efficient operations
Integrated applications
Energy management
Day-lighting
Lighting control and code compliance

For more information, visit www.greenintelligentbuildings.com/conference

The TFM Show
April 22-24, 2008
Navy Pier, Chicago
Register for this FREE facility management event and explore the world of facility management solutions. You'll benefit from a FREE conference program and a wide array of exhibitors in the facility management profession. You can build your own customized conference program; earn CEU credits; participate in an interactive keynote session on disaster recovery; and focus on the future of the facility management profession and environmental stewardship.
You'll also have the chance to win up to $2,500 in cash in the Blueprint for Success quiz.
Register for your FREE conference pass at www.TFMShow.com.

SOLAR 2008
May 3-8, 2008
San Diego
Attend SOLAR 2008 and discover where the industry is headed!
SOLAR 2008 is the premier technical conference for solar energy and energy efficiency professionals in the U.S. Now in its 37th year, this industry-leading conference series offers you the emerging trends, technological breakthroughs, industry insight, and connections you need to stay ahead.
With the energy industry changing at an unprecedented pace, this conference helps you understand the changes and uncover the opportunities. It examines the most timely topics of the day, and introduces you to the industry leaders, innovators, and exhibitors who are shaping the industry.
SOLAR 2008 is taking place May 3-8 in San Diego.
For more information and to register, visit www.solar2008.org.

Ecobuild America
May 19-22, 2008
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, Calif.
Education, Networking, and New Products!
Ecobuild America- Sustainable, Green and High-Performance Solutions for the Built Environment. Conference: May 19-22 / Exhibition: May 21-22, 2008.
Explore the breadth of green building, sustainable design, renewable energy, environmental planning processes and information collaboration strategies for design and construction. Keynote speaker: Andy Karsner, assistant secretary, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Plus co-located National Specifiers Conference.
Improve your projects, bottom line, and the future of the built environment- register today!
Sustainable Facility readers receive FREE exhibit and keynote admission - a $25 value!
Register at www.ecobuildamerica.com. Use promotion code HSEOC.

LIGHTFAIR International
May 26 - 30, 2008
Las Vegas
LIGHTFAIR International-the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting show-returns to Las Vegas May 26-30, 2008, and features an unprecedented lineup of 70 seminars and courses-totaling more than 200 hours of programming-each strategically designed to educate and inform attendees on the industry's latest trends and innovative ideas. The 2008 curriculum provides AIA, ASID, IIDA, IESNA and IFMA accreditation.
LFI partners with the industry's leaders to address essential topics in lighting and business practices, including software and lighting applications, business and technology initiatives, design innovation, daylighting, case studies, sustainability and product updates, as well as a daylighting tour of Las Vegas buildings. The courses, seminars and workshops are all led by renowned lighting designers, educators, architects, engineers and consultants.
For more information, visit www.lightfair.com.

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