Turn off or use power saving modes on computers, printers and copy machines.

Staff participation in a “Turn-It Off” Campaign Lights, computers, equipment, fans etc.

Convert incandescent light bulbs with Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) which last much longer and use about 35 percent as much energy to produce an equivalent amount of light.

Convert exit lights to Exit signs with LED bulbs.

Implement Lighting Projects:
Convert T-12 Fixtures to T-8 Fixtures with wattage of 25 to 28 per bulb (energy savings per lamp over $2.50) T-12’s bulb production ends in 2010.

Programmable Thermostats improve energy efficiency:
Winter: 72 occupied, 66 un-occupied
Summer: 72 occupied, 76 un-occupied
A one degree reduction saves 5% per year.

Green Roofs not only save on heating and cooling costs, they help protect the environment, provide natural sound insulation, and provide aesthetically pleasing environments for employees.

Purchase HVAC systems, computer equipment, refrigeration, and appliances with Energy Star labels.

Green Buildings

“Green” Buildings Are More than a Trend

The era of “Green Buildings” has come to the forefront due to the increases in energy costs and the need to reduce the environmental impact of buildings especially in urban locations.

Two of the replacement World Trade Tower buildings are seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification and are setting a trend for development of “Green” buildings in New York.

If you would like more information about our experience with green technology, visit our Green Experience page.
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The District of Columbia is poised to pass legislation to become the first major city in the country to require new buildings to be built to meet LEED standards.

On November 28, 2006, Montgomery County Maryland Government passed legislation (Bill Number 17-06) requiring new buildings of 10,000 square feet and larger, and renovations of existing buildings of 10,000 square feet and larger, to achieve a LEED Silver designation by September 2008.

The Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area has a number of nationally accredited LEED certified buildings: (Click to find out more about LEED buildings)

Environmental Defense Fund, Washington, DC
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Headquarters, Annapolis, MD
Herman Miller National Design Center, Washington, DC
Montgomery Park Building, Baltimore, MD
National Geographic Society Headquarters, Washington, DC
National Association of Realtors Headquarters, Washington, DC
Nusta Spa, Washington, DC
U.S. Green Business Council Building, Washington, DC
The new baseball stadium for the Washington DC Nationals is being built to “Green” standards.