May
01
by Erica Larson
The U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Schools program, was adopted by the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC), and is a major reason why Ohio is currently the nation’s leading state in energy-efficient LEED schools. This program applies to new construction or major renovations in K-12 schools. Energy efficiency in …
Apr
05
by Erica Larson
“The ever-growing list of environmentally-friendly new buildings on campus that have earned prestigious LEED certifications underscores the University’s ongoing commitment to sustainability. CSU will continue to take great care to remake its campus in ways that support environmental stewardship.” – CSU President Ronald Berkman Julka Hall, a building opened in 2010, has earned a LEED …
Apr
03
by Erica Larson
A new stormwater fee is coming for all Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) customers. This fee charges for the amount of impervious surfaces on your property. For residences, this includes the house, driveway, and anything else that is not green. For industrial and non-residences this includes buildings, factories, parking lots, and any other developed …
Mar
22
by Erica Larson
“Water is central to the well-being of people and the planet…We must work together to protect and carefully manage this fragile, finite resource.” United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon World Water Day has been celebrated on March 22nd since the United Nations declared the first World Water Day in 1993. The purpose of this celebration is …
Dec
04
by Erica Larson
A Nov.28, 2012 news release by Clean Energy Fuels Corp. and Clean Fuels Ohio announced the opening of the first two public compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations in the Cleveland, Ohio area. These stations will be open to all area CNG vehicles. CNG vehicles are better for the environment because the cleaner burning natural …
