The editorial team is staying quite busy building up for Greenbuild 2008, Nov. 19 - 21, in Boston. If you're heading to the show, be sure to drop by Sustainable Facility and Environmental Design + Constructions's (ED+C) booth, # 1833.

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Joseph H. Mayton III, Editor 

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.

For more news, visit www.SustainableFacility.com.

Alliance to Save Energy Releases First of 12 'Policy Briefs' Describing State-Level Energy Efficiency Policies, Lessons
Washington, D.C. -  The Alliance to Save Energy has just released the first in a series of 12 policy briefs surveying state-level energy efficiency policies and programs and lessons learned from their implementation. The series will serve as a compendium of energy efficiency policies at the state level and will function as a clearinghouse for anyone interested in state energy policy. more 

Green Building Initiative Recognizes Newell Rubbermaid's Global Headquarters for Sustainable Design and Construction Achievements
Atlanta - Newell Rubbermaid celebrated a sustainable construction milestone, when its new corporate headquarters became the first building in the state of Georgia and the Southeastern U.S. to be recognized for achievements in sustainable design and construction which were identified using the Green Globes environmental assessment and rating system for commercial buildings. more

ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 User's Manual Makes it Easier to Save Energy
Atlanta - A revised user's manual will assist users of the ASHRAE/IESNA energy conservation standard in energy efficient design. The User's Manual for ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, is now available. more

Bentley Launches Building Performance Group
Exton, Pa. - Bentley Systems, Incorporated announced the launch of a new group dedicated to helping architects, engineers, construction professionals, and owner-operators design, build, and operate better-performing, more sustainable buildings. Bentley's new Building Performance Group will focus on software solutions and products that address the immediate global need to create and maintain energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, safer buildings that also set the benchmark for occupant comfort. more

GBI Recognizes Poudre School District's Bethke Elementary School for Sustainable Design and Construction Achievements
Timnath, Colo. - The Green Building Initiative (GBI) recognized Poudre School District's Bethke Elementary School, a 63,000-square-foot, two-story building, for its achievements in sustainable design and construction which were identified using the Green Globes environmental assessment and rating system for commercial buildings. more

Bentley Opens 2009 BE Awards
Exton, Pa. - Bentley Systems' BE Careers Network announced the opening of its 2009 BE Awards student design competition - an integral part of Bentley's annual BE Awards of Excellence program honoring the extraordinary work of its users. University, technical college, and high school students are invited to submit projects they've designed using Bentley software, along with a short essay describing their work. more

Voting open for ED+C and Sustainable Facility Readers' Choice Awards
Troy, Mich. - Voting is now open for Environmental Design + Construction (ED+C) and Sustainable Facility's inaugural Readers' Choice Awards. more

Eaton Completes Cross Compatibility of Power Management Software
Pittsburgh - Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced that its comprehensive power management software products are now cross compatible with its Powerware, MGE Office Protection Systems, Aphel and Pulizzi product families. more

Special-Lite Website Relaunched with Enhanced Features, Improved Design and More Green Content
Decatur, Mich. - Special-Lite has relaunched an updated website, www.special-lite.com, with improved usability features to provide even more intuitive access to the complete information needed to design, specify, order, install and maintain the company's heavy-duty doors, framing and panels, the company reports. more

Advance Repositions for Strength and Alignment
Rosemont, Ill. - Advance announced its launch of a repositioning campaign that will serve to both acknowledge its long-standing position and history in the ballast industry while firmly reflecting its affiliation to global technology leader and corporate parent Philips. As part of the initiative, Advance will officially become known as Philips Lighting Electronics North America (N.A.) and will adopt Philips Advance as its product brand on all existing electronic and magnetic fluorescent and HID ballasts. more

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

Translucent Fabric Membrane Roofing System with Insulative Values
Buffalo, N.Y. - Birdair, Inc., a manufacturer of custom architectural fabric membrane roofing systems, is taking its lineup of materials one step further with the introduction of Tensotherm with Nanogel, a next-generation composite roofing system that solves an important industry challenge, the company reports--insulating fabric membrane. Tensotherm offers the prospect that tensile architecture with fabric membrane roofing systems will be accepted as a viable roofing option for more mainstream types of construction because it can insulate like standard roofing while continuing to offer freedom of form, lightweight advantages for long-span structures and desirable natural daylighting. The Nanogel used in Tensotherm is Cradle to Cradle Certified by MBDC (McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry).  www.birdair.com.

Soap Dispenser Offers Streak-Free Solution
Bridgeport, Conn. - Unger Enterprises, Inc.'s HiFlo Soap Dispenser is an "effective" solution for cleaning heavily soiled glass surfaces, the company reports. Made for use with waterfed pole systems, the HiFlo Soap Dispenser holds enough soap for approximately three hours of use, reducing the need for frequent refills. www.ungerglobal.com.

 
New Industrial Instrumentation Product and Services Catalog
Leesburg, Va. - Eurotherm, a manufacturer of industrial instrumentation for process control and data acquisition, has released a comprehensive product catalog featuring its full line of process control and automation solutions for a wide range of industries, including plastics, heat treatment, glass manufacturing, water treatment, and food and drug processing. The 334-page color catalog contains detailed specifications photos and schematics.  New products and software featured include the new EPower controller, complete 3000 series controllers/programmers, 6000XIO paperless graphic recorder, AMS2750D specific recorder: AeroDAQ, and the Eyris and Dream Report software. Additionally, the catalog includes information on the Continental SSR's & I/O series, Action Instruments Signal conditioners, AC and DC drives and DCS hardware and software solutions, including the complete MACO product line for plastics applications. www.eurotherm.com.

Solar Power Conference & Expo 2008
Oct. 13-16, 2008
San Diego Convention Center
Top vendors presenting the state-of-the-art in solar energy technologies and services; 60-plus conference sessions and workshops; world-renowned CEO Panel plenary session; extensive exhibits and industry networking opportunities including manufacturers, project developers and contractors, electric utilities, and large buyers such as big box stores. Solar Power 2008 will encompass the full range of solar energy technologies, including photovoltaics, concentrating photovoltaics, concentrating solar power, and solar hot water and space heating and cooling. Last year's event sold out in advance, so organizers encourage early registration. For more information visit www.SolarPowerConference.com.

Sustainable Facility Edu+cast Webinar:
PVC Single-Plies as Sustainable Roofing Systems
October 21, 2008
2:00 p.m. Eastern

Sponsored by Duro-Last Earn your AIA-HSW learning units with this Webinar and walk away with the ability to:

Summarize the characteristics of thermoplastic single-ply roofing and recognize the attributes of PVC membranes Evaluate how vinyl roofing can satisfy the demands of high performance building design Identify current issues surrounding PVCs and the environmental impact of alternatives Live Q&A with attendee submitted questions will follow each event. If you're busy that day, sign up anyway. You can play back the scheduled broadcast any time you like. http://webinars.sustainablefacility.com.

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Symposium 2008
Nov. 5 - 6, 2008
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Symposium 2008 , Nov. 5-6, 2008, in Atlanta will highlight the latest technologies and applications of green and energy efficient products and services. The program will be orientated toward industrial, manufacturing and facilities operations, and will feature presentations on corporate sustainability, green manufacturing, renewable energy, energy efficiency, green building practices and financing, as well as the latest market trends, best practices, case studies and opportunities for "greentech" implementations. To learn more and to register, please visit www.greentechnewsmag.com/energy08_index.php. Team Discounts, Single Day and Expo Only Passes are also available.

Ecobuild & AEC-ST Fall - Conference:
Dec. 8-11, 2008
Exhibition: Dec. 10-11, 2008
Washington, D.C.
Improve your facilities, bottom line & the future of our built environment!
Education, Networking, New Products!
Explore the breadth of green building, sustainable design, renewable energy, environmental planning processes and information collaboration strategies like BIM for design and construction. Keynote speakers: Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA, 2008 First Vice President/2009 President, The American Institute of Architects, Ambassador Richard N. Swett, FAIA, V.P. and Managing Principal - Washington Office Leo A. Daly and more.
Sustainable Facility readers receive FREE exhibit and keynote admission - $45 value! Register at www.ecobuildamerica.com  using promotion code EDCF8EKC