January 2010
Q&A: Michael Kinsley, RMI
Michael Kinsley, a senior consultant at Rocky Mountain Institute, helped coordinate a team of experts who compiled information for the institute’s new publication, “Accelerating Campus Climate Initiatives: Breaking Through the Barriers.” The guide was created in concert with the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education and examines several barriers and solutions for climate change initiatives at school campuses.
Poole Anderson Begins Middle School Construction using Green Globes (BuildingOnline)
Poole Anderson Construction recently began constructing additions and renovations for Montoursville Area School District’s C.E. McCall Middle School.
N.O. Mayor and City Council Support Green
Numerous candidates for New Orleans mayor and City Council signed onto a platform Tuesday that cited environmentally sensitive building.
Coast Guard Station embraces green practices (The Mining Journal)
MARQUETTE – The first sign that the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Marquette isn’t your typical building is a sign stating: "Reserved Parking Hybrid Only." The station, which was dedicated in August, is on its way to certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, a rating system put out by the U.S. Green Building Council.
New Mexico attracts green building manufacturer (WCAX-TV Vermont)
A company that manufacturers sustainable building products for the construction industry is moving to the Gallup area, which state officials claimed as proof they’re making good on their word to bring more jobs to New…
Plano Celebrates First LEED Certification for Existing Building (Plano Courier)
The City of Plano Animal Shelter has been awarded LEED Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and has been verified by the Green Building Certification (GBCI). It is the first existing building to achieve this recognition in Plano and one of the first 10 to be designated in North Texas.
Fluorescent Ballasts
American Ballast has introduced a new line of electronic fluorescent ballasts. Designed for commercial office, retail, distribution warehouses and industrial high bay lighting applications, the T5 and T5/HO electronic ballasts address the need for more efficient and higher light output systems. The ballast design offers energy savings and is compatible with many types of lighting control systems.