Thermal Energy Storage Saves Energy, Costs for Schools
FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Using innovative sustainable strategies, the thermal energy storage solutions of Calmac Manufacturing have proven to create big cost savings for school districts.
April 9, 2014
St. Paul’s Union Depot Earns LEED Gold
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Through detailed teamwork and a focus on sustainability, the $243 million renovation of the historic Union Depot has achieved LEED Gold certification.
Florida Company Launches Pilot Program to Expand Solar Power
JUNO BEACH, Fla. — In an effort to give more access to solar power options, the Florida Power & Light Company last week proposed a voluntary, community-based, solar partnership pilot program for consideration by the Florida Public Service Commission.
If approved, FPL will install new, solar-powered generating facilities in Florida communities. The program is funded by contributions from FPL customers.
MU Health Care Expansion Earns LEED Gold
COLUMBIA, Mo. — A $190 million patient care tower addition to the University Hospital in Columbia, Mo., has received LEED Gold certification. The eight-story replacement facility, which opened in March 2013, was designed by HOK, with offices in St. Louis, and constructed by JE Dunn Construction of Kansas City, Mo. It is the largest expansion ever for University of Missouri (MU) Health Care.
Light Housing Kit
GlacialLight recently unveiled the AR111 Square Gimbal Housing Kit. The AR111 Square Gimbal Housing Kit easily turns GlacialLight AR111 series LEDs into a downlight with an adjustable lighting angle. The AR111 Square Gimbal Housing Kit features a dual ring gimbal system for two degrees of rotational freedom, making it a flexible lighting solution for any room. Aluminum trim on top of a steel housing means sturdy construction and long service life. With a standard square housing, it’s designed with ease of installation in mind for recessed lighting needs, according to the company.
Erik Ring
Erik Ring has been promoted to principal at LPA Inc. The LEED Fellow and LEED faculty member for the USGBC has been with the Irvine, Calif.-based firm for seven years. He was the firm’s first engineer and has proven himself as a leader in both mechanical engineering and sustainable design, according to LPA. Ring, who is LPA’s design director for MEP engineering, has consulted for and designed more than 50 LEED certified projects.