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SP-A-VG Bathroom Ceiling Exhaust Fan From Greenheck

The Greenheck SP-A-VG ceiling exhaust fan features Vari-Green® technology and is nearly 250% more energy efficient than standard models. - Read: SP-A-VG Bathroom Ceiling Exhaust Fan From Greenheck at...

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Facility Executive Of The Year 2018

As a department of one, Kirk Beaudoin, senior facilities manager for adidas, formalized protocol for the company’s retail stores. - Read: Facility Executive Of The Year 2018 at FacilityExecutive.com.

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WE•Stand For Safe, Reliable Water

A recently published ANSI Standard for plumbing covers a broad range of water efficiency and safety concerns for facilities. - Read: WE•Stand For Safe, Reliable Water at FacilityExecutive.com.

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Six Cities Earn LEED For Cities Certification Grants

The new grant program is designed to recognize the sustainability and green building achievements of U.S. cities pursuing LEED for Cities certification. - Read: Six Cities Earn LEED For Cities...

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U.S., Canada Home To Nearly 500 Zero Energy Buildings

The New Buildings Institute has measured more than 700% growth in ZE buildings since it began tracking projects in 2012. - Read: U.S., Canada Home To Nearly 500 Zero Energy Buildings at...

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New LEED Ceiling Solutions Guide From Rockfon

The free Rockfon® LEED® v4 Solution Guide shares ceiling solutions for sustainable building projects. - Read: New LEED Ceiling Solutions Guide From Rockfon at FacilityExecutive.com.

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New Compostable Takeout Containers From Eco-Products

Made with sugarcane, WorldView™ Naturals offer a nice green vibe for environmentally friendly restaurants and facilities. - Read: New Compostable Takeout Containers From Eco-Products at...

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World Water Day 2018: Four Promising Technologies Inspired By Nature

On World Water Day 2018, Frost & Sullivan explores this year's theme, "Nature for Water," by acknowledging the influence and inspiration natural filtration and treatment processes lend to water...

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Ten Principles For Building Resilient Communities

A new report from the Urban Land Institute’s Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance outlines ten fundamental principles for building resilient communities that successfully anticipate,...

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Question Of The Week: Zeroing In On Waste Reduction

Achieving a zero waste operation does not come without challenges, but the benefits are many: cost savings, energy savings, reduced air and water pollution, and more. - Read: Question Of The Week:...

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School District To Save $15.3M With New Energy Efficiency Program

California’s Escalon Unified School District recently completed a 1.2 MW solar photovoltaic and integrated energy efficiency and STEM education initiative. - Read: School District To Save $15.3M With...

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Exterior Lighting Retrofits

Consider site and operations requirements when choosing the best approach for outdoor lighting projects. - Read: Exterior Lighting Retrofits at FacilityExecutive.com.

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Maximizing Roof Space For Solar PV

Compared to traditional skylights, tubular daylighting devices provide more “roofing real estate” for solar panel installations. - Read: Maximizing Roof Space For Solar PV at FacilityExecutive.com.

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Campus Recycles Wastewater

Water conservation at the Emory University campus in Atlanta, GA has been significantly bolstered with a WaterHub system. - Read: Campus Recycles Wastewater at FacilityExecutive.com.

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Five Tips For A Greener Campus

This Earth Day, consider how your facilities team can help guide your school's journey to reducing the campus carbon footprint. - Read: Five Tips For A Greener Campus at FacilityExecutive.com.

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Friday Funny: Happy 4/20, Bud!

This year’s 4/20, the high holiday of marijuana culture, comes at a time of robust growth for the cannabis industry. A look at a budding opportunity for energy efficiency, courtesy of ACEEE. - Read:...

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LEED Platinum Children’s Hospital Is First On West Coast

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford is the West Coast's first LEED Platinum children's hospital and only the second children's hospital in the world to earn that status. - Read: LEED Platinum...

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INVISTA, Starnet Reveal 2018 Antron Performance Awards Winners

First Place was awarded to Master Craft Floors, Inc. for its design of the Detroit Metropolitan Airport.  - Read: INVISTA, Starnet Reveal 2018 Antron Performance Awards Winners at FacilityExecutive.com.

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New WorldGBC Report Urges Companies To Make Green Improvements

The World Green Building Council report highlights the economic benefits of green building and showcases improved occupant satisfaction when health, wellbeing, and productivity features are implemented...

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American University First In U.S. To Become Carbon Neutral

In 2010, AU pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2020. The school reached its goal two years early, making it the first carbon neutral university in the nation. - Read: American University First In...

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