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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....
GO PRO reader feedback
A reader responds to Scot Case's feature, "A Bright Future Using LEDs," pointing out a very large concern for Procurement Professionals in Northern climates....
Solar Power in Albuquerque
Largest photovoltaic system in New Mexico to power Veteran's Health Care System....
Zeroing in on Zero Waste
Cities join the effort to divert waste before it reaches the landfill....
It’s time to start thinking about leaf pickup
Removing autumn leaf litter is a costly proposition for municipal governments. The city of Scarsdale, N.Y., spends approximately $600,000 annually for collection and disposal of autumn leaves. This article discusses some leaf litter disposal techniques, such as mulching and the direct application of leaf litter from municipal shade trees to agricultural land....
Facility managers: Do a green cleaning checkup each year to maintain a healthful environment
Schools, universities and other institutions should assess their green cleaning programs and determine where improvements can be made. Even in this bad economy, green innovations are accelerating. This is good news for children and those with pre-existing health conditions, cleaning personnel and the environment at-large. New green products and services are reducing not only harmful impacts on the environment, but also consumption and cost....
Fleets: Electric vehicle producer sees opportunity in Obama fleet directive
At least one vehicle producer, Azure Dynamics, is excited about the recent White House announcement directing managers of federal fleets to buy 100-percent alternative fuel, hybrid or electric vehicles by 2015. The federal government operates a fleet of more than 600,000 vehicles, and buys 60,000 to 70,000 cars annually through GSA....
Eco-labeling program announces revised standard for hard surface cleaners
The EcoLogo Program has released its revised environmental standard for hard surface cleaners that limits products containing asthmagens or chemicals known to trigger or aggravate asthma, a disease affecting 25 million Americans and one in 10 school-aged children....
Fleets: Arkansas fleets can tap into CNG rebate program
Fleet managers in Arkansas can use money in a $2.2 million Arkansas Energy Office fund to purchase and/or convert their Arkansas-licensed vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG). ...
The Greening of Professional Services
Environmental preference purchasing not just for commodities anymore....
GovEnergy 2011 addresses effective energy management in government
The 2011 GovEnergy workshop and trade show opens at Cincinnati's Duke Energy Convention Center and runs from August 7-10. It offers energy management training to federal employees and government stakeholders. ...
Sustainability programs help encourage green building activity
Green communities make good markets for green office buildings, according to a new report from the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance's BetterBricks initiative and real estate company Cushman & Wakefield. ...
Fleets: An expert weighs in on White House fleet order
Paul Lauria of Mercury Associates comments on President Obama's announcement directing federal fleet managers to buy 100-percent alternative fuel, hybrid or electric vehicles by 2015. ...
Tight budgets, high fuel costs drive transportation innovation
Because of lean times, Transportation departments in the 50 states are turning to innovation and technology to cut spending and improve efficiency....
Governments are looking for sustainable products, say modular builders
Warrior Group's Phil Slingerland, chief operating officer, and Wes Carter, director of business development, provided answers to the following questions from Government Product News editors....
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