Building evacuated after green powder found (7 News Boston)
BOSTON — Officials investigated potentially hazardous material in a Boston office building Thursday.
March 11, 2010
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Department of Energy Releases Efficiency Publication
Districts with energy-efficiency maintenance and operations programs can save as much as 20 percent on energy bills — one of their most costly expenditures — without significant capital investment. That is money that can be spent on teachers, textbooks and technology.
Because strong operations and maintenance programs play such a vital role in school energy efficiency, the U.S. Department of Energy has released a new publication, “Guide to Operating and Maintaining Energy-Smart Schools.”
Hazmat Crews Called To South Boston Building (WCVB Boston)
Hazmat crews were called to a South Boston building on Thursday after a green powder was found in an envelope.
SL Green Realty subsidiary neighbors with Viacom in Times Square (Crain’s New York Business)
James Comtois – SL Green Realty subsidiary eEmerge has just moved into the 11th and 12th floors of SL Green-owned 1515 Broadway, the home of Viacom and site of MTV studios. The 54-story, 1.9 million-square-foot building will now serve as eEmerge’s headquarters.
Building green approach (Business Times (Malaysia))
A GREEN strategy approach tailored to suit the country’s construction industry is expected to be developed at an upcoming carbon neutral conference. This is in line with the Prime Minister’s commitment for a 40 per cent Greenhouse gas reduction by 2020. Among the suggestions that will be put forward are to encourage buildings to incorporate solar panels, water harvesting and other shading …
Affordable, green housing will be partnership focus (The Charlotte Observer)
Charlotte environmentalists and green-building advocates announced a national partnership Wednesday with a tour in the Cherry neighborhood of North Carolina’s first LEED-certified multifamily housing project for low-income tenants.
Going ‘Green’ Designation for Melrose would mean more funding, but stricter rules (Melrose Free Press)
What’s the benefit — and cost — of going green? Melrose City Hall officials aim to find out in their pursuit of a “Green Community” designation from the state, which would entitle the city to specific grants. However, it would also require the city to meet five criteria — including the adoption of more stringent building code focused on energy efficiency.
Residents applying for grant to help with stormwater runoff in Clarks Green (The Scranton Times-Tribune)
In an effort to help with ongoing stormwater runoff issues plaguing the Abingtons, two Clarks Green residents have volunteered to apply for a grant to plant a demonstration rain garden at the Borough Building. A rain garden uses deep-rooted native plants
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