Sustainable Facility back issues from October 2007:
Introducing Sustainable Facility.(Editorial)
Oct 01, 2007; ... In your hands, you hold the premier issue of Sustainable Facility. Transitioning from Energy & Power Management (E&PM) magazine, and still under the same parent company, BNP Media, Sustainable Facility will be an important information source for high-performance buildings, and optimal ...
Designing systems for continued owner maintenance.(Only ONLINE at www.SustainableFacility.com)
Oct 01, 2007 ... In the case of the recently constructed Water + Life Museums in Hemet, Calif., the clients embraced green, and it can be confidently said that the Center for Water Education and the Western Center for Archeology and Paleontology buildings will be operated in ...
Saving energy starts with consensus.(Only ONLINE at www.SustainableFacility.com)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Establishing a meaningful energy conservation program requires more than comparing year-to-year metrics. To really make a difference, you must incorporate energy ...
Improve building efficiency and cut costs with energy management.(Only ONLINE at www.SustainableFacility.com)
Oct 01, 2007 ... As building owners and facility managers across the country implement strategies to save energy, they're learning ...
Eight ways new media will transform your business in '08.(Only ONLINE at www.SustainableFacility.com)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Every day you are bombarded with information and non-stop technology options. As a customer-focused company, BNP Media is committed to more ...
World workplace 2007 brings environmental efforts to the big easy.(Industry Watch)(International Facility Management Association)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Houston -- The International Facility Management Association's (IFMA) World Workplace 2007 Conference & Expo, Oct. 24 through Oct. 26, 2007, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, will bring industry leaders from the world's top business and government organizations ...
AEE welcomes Sustainable Facility Magazine: comments from Albert Thumann P.E., C.E.M., executive director, Association of Energy Engineers.(Industry Watch)(Association of Energy Engineers)
Oct 01, 2007; ... The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE/ www.aeecenter.org), a non-profit professional society of 8,500 members in 77 countries, is pleased that Sustainable Facility magazine is the new official publication for our members. Sustainable development has been part of AEE's focus since its ...
EPA reports energy efficiency opportunities for U.S. servers and data centers.(Industry Watch)(Environmental Protection Agency)(Report)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Washington, D.C. -- A new U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR Program report shows that data centers in the U.S. have the potential to save up to $4 billion in annual electricity costs through more energy efficient equipment and operations and the broad implementation of best management practices. The ...
BOMA International announces "7 Point Challenge".(Industry Watch)(The Building Owners and Managers Association)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... New York -- The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International announced their Market Transformation Energy Plan for its members and the commercial real estate industry, which includes a "7-Point Challenge" for members to reduce use of natural resources, non-renewable energy ...
Power Efficiency Corporation announces progress in utility programs.(Industry Watch)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Las Vegas -- Power Efficiency Corporation, a green energy company focused on efficiency technologies for electric motors, commented on the recent energy legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and its significance for Power Efficiency's business. In August 2007, the U.S ....
University of Alberta: "Cleaning for a Healthy U".(Industry Watch )(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Edmonton, Alberta -- The University of Alberta has implemented a full-scale green cleaning program, Cleaning for a Healthy U." The program was developed in conjunction with Johnson Diversey, a global provider of cleaning and hygiene solutions, with a goal of reducing the amount of volatile ...
Greenbuild 2007.(Industry Watch)(Green Building Council )(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Washington, D.C. -- This year's U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Greenbuild conference and expo, Nov. 7-9, 2007, Chicago, at the newly LEED-certified McCormick Place West, is expected to be the largest ever, with more than 20,000 people for three days of educational sessions, renowned ...
CH2M HILL receives National Safety Council Award.(Industry Watch)(Environmental Services Business Group)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Denver -- The Environmental Services Business Group of CH2M HILL, a global full-service engineering, construction and operations firm, was recognized with the Million Work Hours Award from the National Safety Council (NSC) for its exceptional safety record. The milestone was reached June ...
Full technology portfolio can reduce cost of C[O.sub.2] controls.(Industry Watch)(carbon dioxide)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Palo Alto, Calif. -- The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) released a study showing that the aggressive development and implementation of a full portfolio of advanced electricity technologies could reduce the economic cost of cutting future U.S. C[O.sub.2] emissions by more than 50 ...
Active Power receives multimillion dollar order.(Industry Watch)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Austin -- Active Power, Inc., inventor and manufacturer of energy-efficient critical power systems, announced a multimillion dollar order from a blue-chip European-based customer for Containerized Mobile Power systems delivering a total of 7.6 megawatts (MW) of power. Each Diesel ...
SSOE surveys American companies on sustainability.(Industry Watch)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Toledo, Ohio -- SSOE, a national architecture and engineering firm, is conducting a national survey on American companies and their sustainability goals and initiatives. For each response SSOE receives from its online survey, it will donate one tree through ...
EPA recognizes Top 25 Green Power purchasers.(Industry Watch)(United States. Environmental Protection Agency)(Organization overview)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated its Top Green Power Purchasers list, highlighting organizations committed to purchasing green power. The National Top 25 list of Green Power Partners accounts for more than 6 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year of ...
Insurance program for sustainable companies.(Industry Watch)(DOMANI Sustainability Consulting)(Garnet Captive Insurance Services)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Denver -- DOMANI Sustainability Consulting, an executive management consultancy, and Garnet Captive Insurance Services, a designer of alternative insurance programs, have announced an alliance to create a captive insurance program designed exclusively for companies that are committed to ...
SCE renewable energy contracts tap four generation types.(Industry Watch)(Southern California Edison)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Rosemead, Calif. -- Southern California Edison (SCE), a leading purchaser of renewable energy, has signed six new renewable energy contracts that could provide the utility's customers with up to 480 megawatts of low-carbon. The agreements, subject to approval by the California Public ...
IBM and APC partner to create energy-efficient green data center.(Industry Watch)(International Business Machines Corp.)(American Power Conversion Corp.)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Armonk, N.Y. -- IBM announced that it has implemented the IBM Scalable Modular Data Center at Bryant University, in order to meet the school's technology requirements of its growing enrollment while simultaneously being energy conscious by implementing a "green data center." The IBM ...
Active Power earns carbon trust endorsement.(Industry Watch)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Austin -- Active Power announced The Carbon Trust has fisted CleanSource UPS (uninterruptible power supply) on its Energy Technology Product List (ETPL), part of the Enhanced ...
BNP Media acquires Professional Services Division of Ascend Media.(Industry Watch)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Troy, Mich. -- Sustainable Facility magazine's parent company, BNP Media, announced the acquisition of the Professional Services Division of Ascend Media, which includes the Food, Beverage and Packaging Group and the Gaming Group of magazines, conferences, websites and ...
GM wins "Corporate Energy Management of the Year" Award.(Industry Watch)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Detroit -- In recognition of worldwide leadership in energy efficiency and renewable energy, General Motors (GM) received the Corporate Energy Management of the Year Award from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) at the association's annual conference in Atlanta. GM reduced energy ...
JACE embedded controller/server.(New + Notable: THE LATEST FACILITY + POWER MANAGEMENT RELATED PRODUCTS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Richmond, Va. -- Expandable and featuring multiple I/O modules that save engineering time and installation costs, Tridium, Inc.'s Vykon JACE-600 is the most recent addition to the company's new generation of embedded controller/ server devices. This latest ...
Stainless steel waterfree urinal.(New + Notable: THE LATEST FACILITY + POWER MANAGEMENT RELATED PRODUCTS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Grand Rapids, Mich. -- Non-water consumption urinal manufacturer Falcon Waterfree Technologies' F-9000SS is a high-performance, stainless steel waterfree urinal that saves an average of 40,000 gallons of water per year, the company reports. The bowl is constructed of grade 304, 16-gauge ...
Electric submeters offer scrolling display of energy-usage parameters.(New + Notable: THE LATEST FACILITY + POWER MANAGEMENT RELATED PRODUCTS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Langhorne, Pa. -- Certified to ANSI C 12.1 and C 12.16 national accuracy standards, E-Mon's Green Class E-Mon D-Mon electric submeters offer utility-grade metering accuracy, the company reports, and allow for the benchmarking and monitoring of energy usage ...
Efficient line of video power supplies.(New + Notable: THE LATEST FACILITY + POWER MANAGEMENT RELATED PRODUCTS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Northford, Conn. -- With efficiency the goal of the product line, Honeywell Power Products' HPTV24-E Series powers CCTV cameras and other video accessories. According to the company, the HPTV24-E Series' units deliver a constant source of 24VAC power with either 4 or 8 amps of supply ...
Modernizing emergency power systems.(New + Notable: THE LATEST FACILITY + POWER MANAGEMENT RELATED PRODUCTS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Florham Park, N.J., -- Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson, has published a 14-page ASCO Power Technologies color brochure; "Modernize Your Emergency Power System." Illustrations and descriptions outline benefits of renewing an aging emergency power system, bringing it back to ...
Brochure reviews door performance tests.(New + Notable: THE LATEST FACILITY + POWER MANAGEMENT RELATED PRODUCTS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Decatur, Mich. -- Special-Lite's Testing Summary brochure highlights the performance tests its doors have passed, including its high-performance Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester [FRPI SL-17 Flush Door. The tests reviewed cover both industry standard tests conducted by third-party ...
Power monitoring software for power meters.(New + Notable: THE LATEST FACILITY + POWER MANAGEMENT RELATED PRODUCTS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Palatine, Ill. -- Schneider Electric's Square D PowerLogic PowerView power monitoring software product for small system applications allows users to track real-time power conditions and perform remote monitoring of electrical equipment or installations at key distribution points across a ...
Environmentally responsible facilities products.(New + Notable: THE LATEST FACILITY + POWER MANAGEMENT RELATED PRODUCTS)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Syosset, N.Y. - Paradigm Group has introduced a collection of environmentally responsible jan/san and breakroom supplies that includes paper goods, soaps and cleaners. The Emerald products, which are designed to meet the unique needs of the commercial and institutional ...
Pristine power, premium beer: state-of-the-art brewing company meets its distributed generation needs using Ultra-Clean fuel cells and beer process byproducts.(Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.)
Oct 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Brewing high-quality beer requires a high-quality, reliable source of power. A brewing company that regards earth-friendly production processes with the same degree of importance as the brewing of its premium beers wants to produce that power cleanly and ...
Water saving strategies: water can be conserved in an existing facility with low-flow fixtures. Making the right changes offers an excellent return on investment.
Oct 01, 2007; ... Owners and managers interested in sustainable operations or obtaining Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification have to meet current standards for water efficiency. The essential need to protect potable water resources nationwide and predictions of increasing ...
There's gold in the air power equation: reduce energy costs for ventilation and emission control systems.
Oct 01, 2007; ... The mathematics for properly designing ventilation and emission control systems have been around for quite awhile, but our studies of hundreds of systems show that many are wasting energy, while still lacking capacity to meet applicable codes and process objectives. There's a ...
Planning for sustainability: first quest for innovation turns to LEED Silver for Pizzuti Companies' Pinnacle Business Center in Romeoville, III.
Oct 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When The Pizzuti Companies purchased 800 acres in Romeoville, Ill., for its newest development, sustainable construction was not the first thought on the company's mind. During the past five years, Romeoville, and neighboring city Bolingbrook, Ill., have ...
Current thinking in data center energy and environmental topics: tackling efficiency issues to ensure success.(Data Centers)
Oct 01, 2007; ... On December 20, 2006, Public Law 109-431 was enacted that tasked the EPA to " ... study and promote the use of energy efficient computer servers in the United States." The law also included developing " ... recommendations regarding potential incentives and voluntary programs that could be ...
Cash in on the benefits of green with sustainable HVAC technologies: advances in sustainable HVAC technologies offer substantial benefits to building owners and the environment.(Green HVAC Technologies)
Oct 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The age of green has arrived, forever altering building practices and systems. Preserving the planet is the primary goal behind these innovations, but building owners who embrace eco-friendly construction or renovation stand to gain much more. This is ...
LEED for existing buildings v2008.(Green Primer)(Leadership in Engineering and Environmental Design)
Oct 01, 2007; ... LEED is used by everyone--from facility managers to operations contractors. An often-overlooked detail in the green building discussion is the enormous size of the existing building market--some 80 times larger than the new construction market. Most of the existing buildings that dot our ...
Top 10: improve your building-and reduce costs-through sustainable design.(Green Primer)
Oct 01, 2007; ... Utilizing green building principles isn't merely a response to current environmental trends. It's a smart business move that can impact your finances. The following 10 options are great ways to truly make a difference: 1. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH LEED STANDARDS. When ...
Green Globes for Continual Improvement of Existing Buildings: Carol Woods Retirement Community, Chapel Hill, N.C., sets new standard.(Improving Existing Buildings)(Organization overview)
Oct 01, 2007; ... Carol Woods is an accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community in Chapel Hill, N.C., which, as the first such community in the area, has prided itself on setting the industry standard for innovation and excellence. Recently, thanks to a new environmental assessment tool, the facility ...
What does it take to be green? A little more than a dedicated company and a couple of environmentally conscious enthusiasts.
Oct 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Hohmann and Barnard. Inc. Marketing, a division of a masonry systems manufacturer located in Long Island, NY, aims to have the first LEED certified commercial interior office in the city of Lafayette, Indiana. Hohmann and Barnard Inc., an industry leader ...
Managing LEED projects differently: new facility manager competencies are needed to manage the risks of LEED projects.(LEED Projects)(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Oct 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As the benefits of the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System become more generally accepted, implementation of LEED becomes a growing concern. As a result, the facility ...
Understanding water-chiller ratings: evaluating capital cost and energy efficiency.(Water-Chiller Efficiency)
Oct 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When evaluating water-chiller efficiency, facility managers need o understand efficiency ratings and how to apply them in order to provide the best guidance for acquiring new chillers. A clear understanding of two measures of chiller efficiency--the ...
Photovoltaics for commercial facilities.(Renewable Energy)
Oct 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Renewable energy, which can be replenished at a rate equal to or greater than it is used, is a front-page topic today, with concerns about climate change and dependence on fossil fuels meriting urgent attention. Solar energy can be subdivided into thermal ...
To improve IAQ fast, look no further than your feet: harsh cleaning chemicals and neglected maintenance can sabotage green efforts.(Green Cleaning)(indoor air quality )
Oct 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Where can you find the single largest air filter in most commercial buildings? Here's a hint: don't check the ducts. It's the carpet beneath your feet; a mammoth air filter that needs attention to remain effective. Proactive maintenance of a facility's ...
Case study: submetering energy consumption for better accountability.(Case study)
Oct 01, 2007; ... Aetna Inc., a leading healthcare service provider, outsources responsibility for the daily operation of more than 5 million square feet of company-owned commercial property in the Northeastern U.S. to Grubb & Ellis Management Services (GEMS). As one of the few real estate management ...
Follow the money: it's a worldwide phenomenon.(Energy Wise)
Oct 01, 2007; ... Long before CubaGooding, Jr. shouted, "Show me file money!" in Terry McGuire, William Goldman wrote the line "Follow the money" for Deep Throat in All the President's Men. And, after visiting Switzerland recently for the express purpose of seeing renewables at work, I'm afraid that the ...
Access flooring facilitates service distribution changes.(FLOORING)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Jessup, Md. -- Tate's Building Technology Platform high-performance underfloor air distribution system provides improved indoor air quality, enhanced comfort control, daylighting opportunities and improved acoustics, the company reports. The PVD Servicecenters with modular "plug & play" ...
Moving vinyl flooring up the wall.(FLOORING)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Carson, Calif. -- The Lonzebra Collection by Lonseal is a sheet vinyl solution that can be adapted into a variety of flooring and vertical environments, while protecting itself from the threat of dirt and abrasions with an embossed woodgrain texture, the company reports ....
Carpet collection designed for education market.(FLOORING)
Oct 01, 2007 ... LaGrange, Ga.- Milliken Carpet's Stimulus collection is composed of Milliken WearOn nylon type 6, 6 with PVC-free cushion backing that enhances ergonomics, acoustics and long-term wear, the company reports. According to the company, all Milliken modular ...
Backing incorporates post-consumer drywall, carpet.(FLOORING)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Salem, N.J. -- Mannington Commercial has introduced Infinity RE backing on a variety of Mannington modular carpets, which utilizes both post-consumer drywall and post-consumer carpet. The drywall is reclaimed from regional construction sites and processed so that the ...
Carpet and carpet tile with 100 percent recycled content-face fiber.(FLOORING)
Oct 01, 2007 ... City of Industry, Calif. -- Bentley Prince Street's Castle BayRC carpet and carpet tile is composed of yarn material derived from the recovered trim scrap waste of automotive parts. One hundred percent of Castle Bay RC's face fiber is made with post-industrial ...
Highest efficacy from a high-power LED reported.(LIGHTING)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Durham, N.C. -- Cree, Inc., a developer of LED lighting components, reports it has achieved R&D results of 129 lumens per watt for a cool-white LED and 99 lumens per watt for a warm-white LED. The results have been verified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), ...
Refrigerated display lighting system adds energy-saving functionality.(LIGHTING)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Valley View, Ohio -- Functionality improvements to the LED Refrigerated Display Lighting System, an ecomagination product from Lumination, LLC, GE Consumer & Industrial's LED business, enable further energy savings for retailers in new and retrofit applications ....
Architectural emergency lights.(LIGHTING)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Providence, R.I. -- Mule Lighting's MAKO-3 Series is an architectural outdoor emergency light offering emergency egress lighting. According to the company, the MAKO-3 provides a minimum of 90 minutes illumination upon loss of AC power. Two 6W Xenon lamps offer more light output than ...
Energy-efficient LED luminaire fixture.(LIGHTING)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Somerset, N.J. -- Philips Lighting Company's Low Bay LED Luminaire is designed for use in applications where widely distributed, glare-free white light is required, and is designed for new construction or retrofitting areas where less-efficient lighting systems are installed. According to ...
Energy-efficient high-pressure sodium lamps.(LIGHTING)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Aurora, Ohio -- TCP, Inc., has added high-pressure sodium lamps available in 35-watts through 1,000-watts to its HID product line. Three times the efficiency and five times the life of an incandescent light bulb, high-pressure sodium lamps ...
Sustainable, high-performance roofing system.(ROOFING)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Saginaw, Mich. -- Duro-Last Roofing, Inc.'s eight-page, full-color brochure, "There's One Cool Solution for Sustainable, High-Performance Roofing," provides building owners and managers with an introduction to the company's "Five Es" of high-performance commercial roofing: Energy, ...
Energy-saving reflectant roofing surface helps drive down energy costs.(ROOFING)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Valley Forge, Pa. -- Flintglas Mineral Surfaced Roofing Cap Sheet with CoolStar energy-saving roofing reflectant surface by CertainTeed Corporation was developed to reduce the amount of heat absorbed by roofing materials and help lower energy costs. According to the company, Flintglas with ...
Green roof modules made of 100 percent recyled materials.(ROOFING)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Vernon Hills, Ill.--Once made of 60 percent recycled, high-molecular weight polyethylene, now all GreenGrid pre-planted green roof modules are made of 100 percent recycled ...
Extruded profile emulates of standing seam metal roof.(ROOFING)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Holyoke, Mass. -- Stevens Roofing Systems' EP Profile Plus, an enhanced extruded profile for installation on commercial roofs that emulates the look and feel of a standing seam metal roof, is engineered to be installed on both flat and radius roof decks without deformation, the company ...
Tackling sustainability issues, head-on.(Initiatives)
Oct 01, 2007; ... Initiatives guide all business endeavors. With so many initiatives in the green market (did you see that list at the end of Paramount's movie "An Inconvenient Truth"?), it can be overwhelming to develop strategy so your facility makes the most of energy and resource management. According ...