Editor's Note

Welcome to Sustainable Facility's eNews for August 2009

The staff here at Sustainable Facility loves digital content. I can't tell you how excited we were to learn of some of the capabilities of our digital edition. So, we've decided to show you with a special section dedicated to data centers in our upcoming September digital edition . I suppose I could tell you what's in store, but where's the fun in that?

Speaking of digital content, here are the results from our July Targeted eNews poll, which asked if you're going to attend this year's Greenbuild, the USGBC tradeshow dedicated to green building.

44% - No
28% - Yes
26% - What's Greenbuild?

Cheers,

Derrick Teal
Sustainable Facility Managing Editor

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News

Report: Flawed Economic Models Understating Benefits of Enhanced Energy Efficiency
Washington, D.C. -- According to the independent American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) most economists - including both critics and supporters of climate and energy legislation - are getting it wrong today when it comes to forecasting the impact of reducing greenhouse gases on the U.S. economy.

New Green Social Network Set to Launch for Small Businesses
Dallas -- On August 10, 2009, Greenergy2030.com will launch its free media network as a place to bring "green change" to the world through education, legislative efforts, media outreach and the dissemination of information about alternative energy and sustainable business practices.

VFA Introduces Energy Assessment Services
Boston -- VFA, Inc., a leading provider of end-to-end solutions for facilities capital planning and spend management, announced new energy assessment services to identify opportunities to save energy and reduce costs in existing buildings.

Forum: Companies Falling Short Across Global Supply Chains
Palo Alto, Calif. -- According to a study, it appears that operations, logistics and supply chain executives need a better understanding of how to go green and save green across complex, global, multi-tiered supply and distribution networks.

Air Cycle Corp. Upgrades LampRecycling.com
Air Cycle Corporation is announced the upgrade of LampRecycling.com, an online resource for facilities that need a simple and cost-effective way to recycle their fluorescent bulbs, CFLs, batteries, ballasts and electronic waste.

Fourteen Commercial Properties Win The Office Building of the Year (TOBY) and Earth Awards
Philadelphia -- The commercial real estate industry honored 14 commercial properties with The Office Building of the Year (TOBY) and Earth Award at the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International's annual conference and The Office Building Show held June 28-30 in Philadelphia.

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New White Paper on Wind Resource Site Assessment

A new white paper from Onset provides project managers and others involved in small- to moderate-scale wind energy projects with details on how data loggers are used to evaluate wind resources. It helps simplify the equipment selection process by providing tips and guidance on choosing the right data loggers, sensors and other components for your project.  Click here to download the free white paper.

AEC Store Corner

Call Stephanie at 248-244-1275 to place your order by phone.

Products

Increase Cogeneration Efficiency by Using Heat for Cooling
DuCool has introduced dehumidification and cooling solutions designed to dramatically improve the energy efficiency of cogeneration systems by utilizing their waste heat to provide cooling and dehumidification. DuCool's systems combine desiccant dehumidification with evaporative or geothermal cooling to upgrade co-generation systems to a tri-generation system. This approach reportedly eliminates the need for conventional mechanical cooling and reduces the energy required for cooling by as much as 90 percent. www.ducool.com.

Featured Events

Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo, September 30-October 2, Navy Pier, Chicago.The Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo, now in its 22nd 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. Sustainable Facility Subscribers: Save 20 percent on your full conference pass or get your free expo pass! Use Source Code HFEG9P when registering at www.hcarefacilities.com.

NESEA's Green Buildings Open House, October 3, 2009, New England, N.Y., Pa., N.J., Del. Hosted by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA), Green Buildings Open House is an opportunity to visit over 600 locations throughout the Northeast! Home and building owners will open their doors to demonstrate ways to reduce energy consumption and generate energy from clean, renewable sources. The event offers a unique opportunity for people to witness green building practices first hand. Green Buildings Open House is part of the American Solar Energy Society's National Solar Tour To see a list of sites in your area, create your own tour, or for more information, please visit www.nesea.org/greenbuildings.

Next Product Focus

Sustainable Facility's September products will feature:

• Software and Web-based Tools
• Building Controls and Automation Systems
• Plumbing Fixtures

Send your case studies, projects, stories, products and comments to Derrick Teal.

Future product focuses are found in Sustainable Facility's Editorial Calendar, which is available online.