February 2011
San Diego Hospital Achieves LEED
SAN DIEGO — Opened in October 2010, the new $260 million Rady Children‘s Hospital Acute Care Pavilion in San Diego has been LEED certified by the U.S.
Read More University Solar Fields on the Rise
University campuses are often the hotspot of new trends — ones that come in all shape and form. One of the latest trends is an increasing number of solar energy fields hosted by universities, made possible by a number of supporting factors.
At Colorado State University, a solar electric system is up and running, according to Carol Dollard, energy engineer at the school.
Read More Skylight Roof Hatch
The Bilco Cos. enhanced-performance roof hatch meets LEED standards for recycled content and is more than 48 percent more energy-efficient than standard roof hatches. The enhanced performance roof hatch is designed for buildings seeking a LEED certification and for buildings located in areas with extreme temperature conditions. The roof hatch features a cover and curb that are fully insulated with a two-inch polyisocyanurate thermal insulation board for superior performance. This insulation achieves an R-value of 12 and is ozone-friendly to protect the environment.
Read More No-Touch Cleaning System
Designed to remove the maximum amount of soil, bacteria, and other biopollution, Kaivac’s patented No-Touch Cleaning systems combine an indoor pressure washer, a powerful wet vacuum and chemistry into an integrated system. Empowering workers to hygienically clean without touching contaminated surfaces, these systems not only clean better, but also cut labor, chemical, and equipment costs while raising worker morale and image.
Read More Wind Tower Manufacturing Project to Create Jobs
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A wind tower manufacturing facility will be built in Cheyenne, in a joint venture by Spanish industrial holding company Gestamp Renewables and Columbus, Ohio-based Worthington Energy Group, a subsidiary of Worthington Industries, Inc., Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead announced on Tuesday.
The facility will total 160,000 square feet, and will be built on 30 acres of land in the Cheyenne Logistics Hub at Swan Ranch, according to a statement from the governor’s office.
Read More Major Offshore Wind Initiatives Announced
NORFOLK, VA — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu have announced a coordinated, strategic plan to speed up the development of offshore wind energy in the U.S.
Read More Fresno Adopts State PACE Program
FRESNO, Calif.
Read More Versatile Plumbing Solution
A typical vacuum system can reduce potable water consumption for toilets by 68 percent with a highly efficient vacuum flush toilet requiring only a half gallon per flush. Of the many benefits vacuum plumbing offers, the water and waste treatment savings are one of the most important features of this technology. The water savings can be thousands of dollars and millions of gallons per year for larger applications.
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