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ASHRAE Applauds Federal Training Law Signing

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:48:09 +0000

Federal legislation recently signed into law will provide training for federal building personnel in the areas of building operations and maintenance, energy management, safety, and design functions.

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IFMA Supports Bill Promoting Energy And Infrastructure

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:21:06 +0000

The bill directs the GSA to identify core competencies, professional certifications, a recommended curriculum, and continuing education courses to ensure that federal buildings are operated in accordance with industry best practices and standards.

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OSHA Directive Supports Protection Of Federal Workers

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:40:36 +0000

The directive outlines the procedures for carrying out programmed inspections at some of the most hazardous federal workplaces.

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Green Actions Of U.S. Communities Surveyed

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:48:39 +0000

A survey from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) looked at where localities are on the spectrum of turning priorities into concrete actions.

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Guidebook For Sustainable Federal Facilities

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:10:28 +0000

"The New Sustainable Frontier – Principles of Sustainable Development" is part of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Sustainable Development Education Initiative.

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Historic Buildings Energy Efficiency Guide

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:32:30 +0000

Available from Clean Air-Cool Planet is a publication created to help historic district commissions and other local organizations and facility managers make historic buildings more energy efficient. Clean Air-Cool Planet is a non-profit, New Hampshire-based organization dedicated solely to finding and promoting solutions to global warming.

This new guide, “Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and Historic Preservation: A Guide for Historic District Commissions”, details in 40 pages ways to employ energy efficiency measures and renewable energy without detracting from the historic value of properties. Facilities discussed include community buildings and museums, as well as historic homes.

“A large proportion of

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NSA Facility Recycling Efforts

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:49:31 +0000

Armstrong World Industries has named the National Security Agency (NSA) in Ft. Meade, MD as its 2009 Ceiling Recycler of the Year.

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GSA Awards Contract To Roof Express

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:53:29 +0000

The five-year contract is within the Facility Maintenance and Management schedule of the GSA.

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U.S. Postal Service Gets Green Award

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:59:35 +0000

The government agency then recognized Cleanwise LLC, a division of Network Services Company, for contributing to its winning the award.

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New Hampshire Ups Renewable Energy Use

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:43:54 +0000

The state is procuring wind energy through ConEdison Solutions.

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Cities Sought For Lighting System Trial

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:06:28 +0000

Eco Alternative Solutions, LLC is seeking 25 locales to participate in a 90-day trial of its solar powered LED street light system.

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State Of Maine To Increase Carpet Recycling Efforts

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:48:13 +0000

The state has entered an agreement with the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) to divert its used carpet from landfills and promote the use of products containing post-consumer content.

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Federal Agency Expands Emergency Notification

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:07:18 +0000

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is extending its use of an alert service across its main campus in Bethesda, MD and to NIH facilities in the Washington metropolitan area and around the country.

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Weird Wednesday: Smelly Visitors A Thing Of The Past!

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:44:57 +0000

Another group besides tourists will appreciate the new climate controlled Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, DC.

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