Data Center First to Achieve New LEED Standards
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — An advanced cooling system has helped Grainger’s new data center achieve LEED v4 Gold certification, a first for this type of facility.
September 2014
UGE Harnesses Urban Wind Energy
NEW YORK — For enterprises that prefer to have full control of every aspect of their operational investments, onsite energy is a very appealing option.
DBIA 2014 Award Winners Announced
SAN DIEGO — The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) in August announced the 2014 winners of the Design-Build Project/Team Awards. The awards honor projects across the construction spectrum from health care to wastewater, and recognize exemplary collaboration and integration in design-build project delivery. Awards will be presented at the 2014 Design-Build Conference and Expo in Dallas this October.
Navy Pays $7.7 Million for LEDs
SOLON, Ohio — The U.S. Navy has ordered $7.7 million worth of LED lighting from Solon-based Energy Focus. It’s the single largest delivery order the energy company has received in its 28-year history.
Megan Sterl
Dewberry has hired Megan Sterl as a senior project manager for the newly formed energy solutions group at the firm’s Denver office. There, she will be responsible for overseeing the execution of large retro-commissioning projects across the country. Sterl has more than seven years of experience in energy solutions services, including energy audits and mechanical system design projects, concentrating on existing building retro-commissioning.
Duct Liner
CertainTeed has added ToughGard R rotary duct liner to its line of HVAC insulation products. ToughGard R combines a sustainable fiberglass mat with the thermal, acoustical and moisture control performance of the ToughGard liner airstream surface. ToughGard R is manufactured with a commitment to environmental stewardship as well as rigorous monitoring and energy management that reduces the amount of energy needed to produce it.
Washer-Extractor
UniMac unveils its redesigned UW 85-160-pound hardmount washer-extractors. The UniLinc Control System is available on all larger capacity models within the UW series. The control technology enables operators to monitor data and performance indicators, and pinpoint areas where there can be increased efficiency or decreased operating costs that are associated with labor, linen replacement, utilities and maintenance. With the UniLinc controls, operators are able to manage their entire laundry operation off-site from any Internet-connected computer.
Oregon Brewery Installs Green Roof System
EUGENE, Ore. — Clean water is essential to beer making. That’s why it was important to Ninkasi Brewing Company in Eugene to install a hybrid green roof system that would improve the quality of water in the areas surrounding the brewery.
Oregon School Sells Carbon Credits to Chevy
ASHLAND, Ore. — Southern Oregon University (SOU) is taking part in Chevrolet’s carbon-reduction initiative. The school is selling carbon credits for the new LEED certified Raider Village residence halls to the car manufacturer for one year.
While Chevy gets bragging rights for its eco-friendly initiatives, SOU gets money to reduce its campus carbon footprint.
Green Hotels Earn More, Study Finds
ITHACA, N.Y. — A Cornell University School of Hotel Administration study found hotels that are LEED certified not only help the environment, but also earn more revenue.
The study compared 93 LEED certified hotels in the U.S. with the same amount of non-certified hotels, and found that average daily rates and revenue per available room was substantially higher.