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Sustainable Facility eNews
June 2008 Edition
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| Greetings and welcome to the June 2008 edition of the Sustainable Facility eNews.
Well, summer's almost officially here, and the gas and energy prices are soaring.
That seems to be the unfortunate trend these days, as more and more facilities and organizations look for ways to cut costs and conserve resources.
The case for reducing consumption and implementing new strategies has been made on a global scale, and integrating energy-efficient practices and products are but some of the initiatives that more professionals are turning to (or are at least becoming more receptive to...)
According to results from a recent International Facility Management Association (IFMA) research report, Benchmarks V: Annual Facility Costs, the overall cost of running a facility is 10 percent higher than it was four years ago. Led by a dramatic increase in utility costs - which include electricity, gasoline, fuel oil, steam water and sewage - the study shows that utility costs have jumped 19 percent compared to similar data from 2006.
Makes me think twice about turning on the air conditioning to beat the Michigan mugginess...
What are some of your immediate concerns about the rising costs of fuel/energy/materials, et al?
Has your organization called for a more hardline stance against older, less efficient technologies?
How have your facilities been impacted? Any alternatives to outdated models you are researching?
Share your stories with Sustainable Facility: Email me at maytonj@bnpmedia.com and let me know some success you've seen (or hope to see) in regard to "beating the heat."
Thanks for reading.
Stay cool.
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. 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. |
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Dow Price Increases Address Impact of Extraordinary Hydrocarbon, Energy Costs
Midland, Mich. - Dow Building Solutions announced that due to continuing and unprecedented increases in energy, feedstocks, raw materials, and transportation costs, it will increase prices in the U.S. and Canada by up to an additional 10 percent for all product lines. more
Alliance to Save Energy Announces 2008 'Stars of Energy Efficiency' Award Winners
Washington, D.C. - The Alliance to Save Energy announced its 2008 "Stars of Energy Efficiency" award winners, selected from among a record-setting 100 nominees. The Alliance's Dinner and Awards Committee, comprised of experts in the energy-efficiency field, reviewed the nominations against published criteria and selected seven winners. They represent a diverse and impressive roster of individuals, companies, and government entities working to advance energy efficiency in noteworthy and creative ways. more
 LEED-EB: O&M Templates Now Available Online
Washington, D.C. - Improved submittal templates are now available for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (LEED-EB: O&M) in LEED Online. The new submittal templates reportedly streamline the LEED certification process in several ways. more
DOE Announces Bright Tomorrow Lighting Prize Competition
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced details on the Bright Tomorrow Lighting Prize competition. The L Prize is the first government-sponsored technology competition designed to spur lighting manufacturers to develop high-quality, high-efficiency, solid-state lighting products to replace the common light bulb. more
CHPS High-Performance School Criteria 2009 Edition
San Francisco - The 2009 Edition of the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Criteria will soon be available for public review and CHPS is seeking public comment on the updated Criteria. The drafts for public comment will be available on the CHPS website as of June 2008. more
SCS Announces Sustainability Certification for Furniture
Emeryville, Calif. - Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) announced that five manufacturers have earned certification under its new SCS Sustainable Choice label for furniture. The certification ensures that products earning the label have met the sustainability requirements of the new Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association Sustainability Standard (BIFMA SS). more
 Tandus Reinvents Carpet Sampling System
Dalton, Ga. - Tandus, a manufacturer of commercial floorcoverings, has introduced Green Samples by Tandus, a virtual sample folder that minimizes the need for physical carpet samples while still providing a complete sample experience. The patented sampling book contains tear-off pads for each colorway and each sample folder pad has 25 color-accurate digital images replicating physical carpet samples. more
Bonnaroo Festival Announces Aggressive Environmental Initiatives for 2008
Manchester, Tenn. - The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival announced large-scale greening initiatives for its 2008 event, taking place June 12-15, 2008, in Manchester, Tenn. Festival organizers continue to take steps toward mitigating the event's environmental impact and raising awareness about green issues. more
Shaw Industries Named CARE's Large Recycler of the Year
Dalton, Ga. - Shaw Industries, Inc. was named Large Recycler of the Year by the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), a joint industry-government initiative to promote carpet recycling, reuse and waste reduction of post consumer carpet. Shaw's cradle-to-cradle recycling program has recycled 100 million pounds of post consumer carpet to date through its Evergreen Nylon Recycling Facility. more
Imago Trade Shows and BNP Media Team to Launch Industry's First Disaster Reconstruction Trade Show
Atlanta - Imago Trade Shows, a division of Atlanta-based Imago Productions, Inc., and Sustainable Facility 's parent company, BNP Media, have joined forces to launch a new trade show serving the Disaster Reconstruction Industry. The National Disaster Reconstruction Expo (NDRExpo) will launch June 17-18, 2009 at the Earnest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. The NDRExpo was developed to unite the numerous vertical markets associated with disaster reconstruction preparation, response, recovery and rebuilding. more
Online Community for Building Industry 
Troy, Mich. - Clear Seas Research has developed Building Materials Talk, an online research panel community for members of the following sectors: HVACR, Plumbing, Architecture & Design, Construction, Roofing, Surveying & Mapping, Geomatics, Security, and Site Preparation. more
Sherwin-Williams Unveils Green Tradeshow Booth
Cleveland - Sherwin-Williams, a provider of green products in the coatings industry, has unveiled an environmentally preferable tradeshow booth. The display, developed in collaboration with Opus Design, showcases the company's green products and environmental initiatives through innovative construction. more
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Bamboo Vessel Lavatory Sink 
San Marcos, Calif. - Totally Bamboo's all bamboo vessel sink for homes and businesses is the newest in a long line of increasingly popular eco-friendly, environmentally sustainable bamboo products made by Totally Bamboo. The sinks are professionally sealed in waterproof, maintenance-free polyurethane, and have a ten-year guarantee, the company reports. This solid bamboo sink is 16.5 inches wide, 6 inches tall, has a 1-3/8 inch thick wall and has a recessed drain opening. The Totally Bamboo vessel sinks come in a variety of shapes and size, as well as a two-tone version and a honey-colored version. www.totallybamboo.com.
 New High Brightness Reflector LED
Santa Clara, Calif. - Specifically designed for light guide-based backlighting of displays in high ambient light conditions, the new CERAMOS Reflector LED from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors has a slim profile and is well suited for in-coupling into light guides as thin as 2 mm, the company reports. This feature also reportedly makes the LED ideal for edge lighting for LCD TVs and monitors.The CERAMOS Reflector LED is powered by OSRAM's patented ThinGaN LED technology, which enables it to operate at 70 lumens per watt at 80mA. CERAMOS delivers a long life of 50,000 hours, and its SMD ceramic package enables excellent performance at high operating temperatures (up to 150°C), and is compatible with standard surface mount processes. www.osram-os.com.
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BOMA International Conference
June 23, 2008
Denver
Market Transformation:
Leadership + Operational Excellence = Green ROI
The year's most important conversation on sustainability takes place Monday, June 23 at the BOMA International Conference in Denver. Hear from five visionaries who are setting new standards for reducing energy consumption, implementing green management practices and realizing a positive financial return on green initiatives. Panelists: Rick Fedrizzi, USGBC; Catherine Greener, Saatchi & Saatchi S; Ira Magaziner,Clinton Climate Initiative; SallyWilson, CB Richard Ellis; and Brenna Walraven, USAA Real Estate & BOMA International. Find out what it takes to drive value in your buildings in five education tracks...including Achieving Sustainability. Learn more.
Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo
September 9-11, 2008
Navy Pier, Chicago
Shaping the Future of Healthcare Facilities -- The Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo, now in its 21st year, is the original event that brings together the entire team who designs, plans, constructs and manages healthcare facilities. HFSE focuses on how the physical space directly impacts the staff, patients & their families and the delivery of healthcare. Ideas, practices, products and solutions will be exchanged, explored and discovered at HFSE that improve current healthcare facilities and plan the facilities of tomorrow. Visit www.hcarefacilties.com for complete details and to register.
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The September 2008 print issue of Sustainable Facility will include a Product Focus section featuring Software and Web-based Tools; Building Controls and Automation Systems; Plumbing Fixtures; and Alternative Energy. The Sustainable Facility 2008 Editorial Calendar is available online - send your case studies, projects, stories, products and comments to Editor Joseph H. Mayton III, at maytonj@bnpmedia.com.
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