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Vehicles are suited for Yosemite’s natural beauty
Four new Class 8 tractors with the Eaton hybrid electric system have been delivered to Yosemite National Park. ...
How federal, state and local agencies save money through solar energy
Federal, state and local government agencies across the country are finding ways to employ solar panel installations to save money on electricity bills....
Check out environmental claims for deicers, urges industry vendor
Procurement, highway department and public works managers need to check out claims made by deicer manufacturers, says Pete Benoit, CEO of Frederick, Md.-based VETcorp, Inc. ...
Just in time for Earth Day, April 22: pricey LED bulb
More than 1 billion people around the globe are expected to take part in Earth Day 2012 festivities Sunday, April 22. Some may honor the day by paying almost $50 for a Philips LED 60-watt replacement bulb....
Look for citywide recycling in Chicago in 2013
The Windy City will provide recycling services citywide in 2013, Mayor Rahm Emanuel pledged. Beginning next year Chicago will provide blue cart recycling services to the remaining 340,000 homes that don’t currently have the service, the city said in a news release....
Online tool helps communities plan street light upgrades
A free online calculator, the Super-efficient Equipment and Appliance Deployment (SEAD) Street Lighting Evaluation Tool, helps local governments measure potential energy and cost savings from street lighting upgrades and retrofits....
Automakers, Congress and natural gas producers aim for more CNG infrastructure investment
Until recently, U.S. efforts toward developing alternative-fueled vehicles have focused primarily on electric and hybrid technologies. But with natural gas prices hitting 10-year lows driven by shale gas drilling, more politicians and business leaders are touting the potential of natural gas-powered vehicles....
Hydraulic hybrid garbage trucks save energy in Florida test
A year-long fleet demonstration in Miami and other Sunshine State cities has been labeled a success by Cleveland-based Parker Hannifin Corp. Autocar E3 refuse vehicles equipped with Parker’s RunWise Advanced Series Hybrid Drive System saved Florida cities 43 percent of diesel fuel costs compared to conventional diesel fuel refuse vehicles after one year in service....
More AFV choices available to federal fleet buyers
The federal General Services Administration (GSA) has boosted the number of alternative-fuel vehicle (AFV) selections available to federal and military fleets through GSA’s online ordering and procurement system, AutoChoice....
Indianapolis hosts Work Truck Show March 6-8
The Indiana Convention Center will stage a truckload of must-see events when the Work Truck Show 2012 motors into Indianapolis March 6-8. The conference is held in conjunction with the NTEA Annual Convention. The Work Truck Show runs March 6-8, with educational programming, including the Green Truck Summit, beginning March 5....
Aging industrial site becomes a sustainable green space
City-owned Burbank (Calif.) Water and Power has completed the first phase of its plan to transform its main campus from an industrial relic into a regenerative utility campus, called EcoCampus....
Boston city workers share cars across departments
Boston has set up a fleet sharing program for its employees called FleetHub. In the setup, fleet managers have combined vehicles formerly dedicated to city departments and created an interdepartmental fleet. The city is working with Zipcar, a for-profit car sharing service, in the effort....
Breathing Easier
Government purchasers are increasingly focused on buying better products to protect indoor air quality because it is a more significant health threat than outdoor air pollution....
Army installation to get energy-saving makeover
The U.S. Army’s Fort Bliss will get a solar energy installation and other energy efficiency improvements that are expected to save the post $39 million in energy costs over the next 24 years. Johnson Controls won the federal contract for the Fort Bliss work. ...
Energy efficiency program can create jobs, says Golden State executive
The Department of Energy has selected Ygrene Energy Fund to serve as a financial ally in support of the Better Buildings Challenge energy efficiency program....
State and local governments have key role in Obama $4 billion energy efficiency program
In early December, the White House announced nearly $4 billion in combined federal and private sector energy upgrades to buildings over the next two years. The investments, part of the president’s Better Building Initiative (BBI), aim to reduce energy costs, help the U.S. gain energy independence, and, according to some estimates, create tens of thousands of jobs in the depressed construction sector. One participant is Bob Hinkle, CEO of Metrus Energy....
GSA weighs in on the White House’s $4 billion energy efficiency program for buildings
Earlier this month, the president announced nearly $4 billion in combined federal and private sector energy upgrades to buildings over the next two years. U.S. General Services Administrator Martha Johnson said the president’s building initiative will improve the energy efficiency of the federal building portfolio. ...
NIGP has resources if a procurement requires product specifications data
Public procurement professionals should not hesitate to consult the specification resources at the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), says Darin Matthews. ...
It’s time to order holiday flowers for the government office
What’s the best-selling holiday plant for government offices? It’s the Premier Poinsettia, according to OfficeScapesDirect. The company supplies designer-quality silk flowers, plants and trees for business interiors, and commercial and government spaces....
Indy airport installs vehicle charging stations
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers using the Indianapolis International Airport now have a convenient way to ensure a fully charged ride home, with the installation of three GE Energy EV charging stations in the airport parking garage....
Fleets: get an all-electric van for the cost of a diesel-powered commercial model
The Green for Free program aims to make all-electric vehicles more affordable to fleets. Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. and Enova Systems have launched the initiative, which allows fleet managers to purchase all-electric vehicles for the cost of diesel-powered units....
Grounds maintenance: tree leaf mulching can be good for the lawn
A leaf-mulching program may make sense for grounds maintenance managers in government. Two turf researchers from Purdue University found that mulching tree leaves may improve soil properties, thanks to increased microbial activity and water-infiltration rates. Each lawn needs to be evaluated individually, say grounds maintenance experts Zac Reicher and Glenn Hardebeck....
Mixers improve water quality in Arizona storage tanks
Yuma, Ariz., has installed solar-powered mixers in its three potable water tanks to help ensure water quality continues to meet regulations and the community’s expectations. The mixers from Dickinson, N.D.-based SolarBee help distribute disinfectant uniformly, eliminate thermal stratification and prevent stagnation and short-circuiting....
Georgia county adds two dozen CNG trucks to its fleet
DeKalb County, Ga., which labels itself “The Greenest County in America,” has ordered 24 Freightliner Business Class M2 112 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks. The county, which is in the five-county core of the Atlanta metropolitan statistical area, will take delivery of the vehicles in late 2011. The trucks will be used for sanitation and maintenance tasks....
Zeroing in on Zero Waste
Cities join the effort to divert waste before it reaches the landfill....
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