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Branching Out with Solar Trees

April 04, 2012

 If you want to make an educational impact while helping the environment, consider solar trees. Discovery Place’s new solar installation makes visitors take a second glance.


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10 Ways to Fight Rising Energy Costs

April 01, 2012

 There is no reason why a facility owner or manager can’t reduce energy costs without sacrificing employee comfort or building functions. 


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The Legacy Lives On

The sustainable legacy of Interface’s founder, Ray Anderson, continues with the warehouse of the future.
March 01, 2012

 Almost two decades ago, Interface Inc.’s late founder, Ray Anderson (whom the Economist recently called, “America’s Greenest businessman”), laid down a set of uniquely inspiring values.  


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$1.3 Million for Clean Energy Workforce Training

February 17, 2012
The U.S. government has approved $1.3 million for training programs to provide commercial building professionals with critical skills needed to optimize building efficiency, reduce waste, and save money.
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Pleasanton Public Library Reduces Lighting Energy Use

February 08, 2012

Public buildings in the U.S. waste approximately one-third of the energy they use. The city of Pleasanton, Calif., recognized this and decided to do something about it. 


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Get with the Program

February 03, 2012
A California utility is helping owners and architects create energy-efficient projects through a collaborative, incentive-laden program.


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Heating Up with Solar Cogen

February 01, 2012

Trying to cut costs and meet sustainability objectives? Consider solar cogeneration — renewable heat and electricity in one for maximum impact. 


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Free Cooling

February 01, 2012

As temperatures drop, so can energy consumption.


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KONE Keeps Travelers Moving

January 05, 2012

 The Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is no different from other airports across the country in that its doors are open all day, every day.  


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Reducing Carbon Footprint with Power Factor Correction

Power factor is a measure of efficiency in the use of supplied power. Inefficient use of power means that more power must be supplied to meet a company’s needs.
December 01, 2011
As companies look for ways to become “greener,” power factor correction is providing opportunities to be a better environmental steward, but also to potentially save some cash along the way.
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