Leaders Call for Information, Best Practices in Water Choices
February 14, 2011 — Coral Gables — The University of Miami will host the Florida Earth Foundation’s Water Choices Forum II on February 28 at the BankUnited Center Fieldhouse, 1245 Dauer Drive, on UM’s Coral Gables campus.
Florida faces many complex challenges around water quality and regulation; natural systems and restoration; and planning for growth, distribution, and treatment. During the first Water Choices Forum, leaders and experts from across the state called for expedited formation of a water ethic. The second forum, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 28, will examine and discuss the challenges and implementation of the EPA Nutrient Numeric Criteria and an exploration of the use of water credits across the state.
Several divisions of the University of Miami are engaged in the forum, including the Leonard & Jayne Abess Center for Ecosystem and Science Policy, The Knight Center for International Media and the School of Communication. The event will be streamed online at http://knight.miami.edu
“The Abess Center is honored to support this event. Water resource management is a critical issue on a global scale, particularly as the effects of extraction for agriculture, industry and human consumption are exacerbated by pollution and climate change. It will take a concerted effort across disciplines and stakeholder groups to confront the challenges we face,” said Abess Center director Kenneth Broad, associate professor of marine affairs and policy at UM’s Rosenstiel School for Marine and Atmospheric Science. “This conference is an opportunity to bring diverse perspectives to bear on the policy issues regarding appropriate criteria for allowable nutrient levels and allotment of water credits.”
The mission of the Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy is to create innovative, interdisciplinary initiatives that bridge the gap between science and environmental policy. The Abess Center is the nexus for flexible undergraduate and graduate programs, which gives students the opportunity to learn in a problem-solving context and gain substantial hands-on experience.
The Florida Earth Foundation, a collaborative partner with UNESCO and center of training and best practices in sustainability, has committed to a think tank approach to the forums. Participants will take an active role raising questions, testing definitions, and setting the agenda for emerging conversations.
“Our Foundation is committed to respond to calls for discussion and international best practices as we approach a period of big water challenges in our regions, in the courts, and in the industry,” said Florida Earth Foundation Board Chair, Ernest A. Cox. “Leaders and experts from all fields that deal with water want a place to draw on the best possible data, express their concerns, and seek consensus. Our board has made these forums our 2011 priority.”
The conference will include a diversified audience of water system managers, public officials, international experts, attorneys, law students, scientists, educators, videographers and documenters, and engineers. Their counsel will impact the Florida Earth Foundation’s compendium of online best practices and recommendations on the future of water in Florida. The Employ Florida Banner Center for Water Resources will also provide an update on the strong job and career connection to technical training and certification in the industry.
Fairfield Index, Inc. President Don Upton, a nationally renowned expert on regionalism and collaboration, will moderate the discussion. Other noteworthy participants include Jeff Fulgham, head of GE’s Ecomagination and Dr. Cameron Brooks, Director of Water for IBM’s Smarter Planet Initiative.
The Knight Center for International Media, based at the University of Miami School of Communication, will show an excerpt of its award-winning documentary on the subject of the world’s water crisis, One Water.
Thanks to sponsors, the event will offer international audiences the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists.
Registration for the event costs $195, and includes lunch. Students with ID can register for free for limited seating. To register, or for background and notes from the first Forum, and details on CEU credits visit www.floridaearth.org or call the Florida Earth Foundation, 561-686-3688.
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The University of Miami’s mission is to educate and nurture students, to create knowledge, and to provide service to our community and beyond. Committed to excellence and proud of our diversity of our University family, we strive to develop future leaders of our nation and the world. www.miami.edu.
Florida Earth Foundation is missioned to bring people together through education, public outreach, and facilitation to ensure the future integrity of Florida’s environment and quality of life. This mission is carried out in by developing new and enhancing existing FEF programs, and by seeking out and funding qualified projects through the grants and initiatives. The Florida Earth Foundation is committed to the guiding principles of: non-advocacy, partner engagement, resource pooling (combining resources and collaborating with partners to avoid duplicative efforts in programs and projects), gap-filling (seeking areas of endeavor that represent gaps in programmatic activity and educationally-related infrastructure); and diversity. More information on the Florida Earth Foundation is available at www.floridaearth.org.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Greenworking in Miami - LA Bar 2/17/11 @ 7pm
Join us for the
Miami Dade & The Keys Branch GREENWORKING event at LA Bar in the heart of Brickell
Come unwind with the Miami Dade & The Keys Branch and enjoy an an evening of GREENworking at LA Bar in the heart of Brickell. Expand your network while you mingle and meet with other branch and chapter members in a casual, fun atmosphere.
Our networking events are always highly attended so be sure to rsvp!
Complimentary well-drinks from 7-8PM
Suggested $10 donation (tax-deductible)
Business Casual Attire
Miami Dade & The Keys Branch GREENWORKING event at LA Bar in the heart of Brickell
Come unwind with the Miami Dade & The Keys Branch and enjoy an an evening of GREENworking at LA Bar in the heart of Brickell. Expand your network while you mingle and meet with other branch and chapter members in a casual, fun atmosphere.
Our networking events are always highly attended so be sure to rsvp!
Complimentary well-drinks from 7-8PM
Suggested $10 donation (tax-deductible)
Business Casual Attire
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
MiMo Conference in Miami - March 11-12
For Immediate Release Contact: Becky Matkov
305-358-9572; info@dadeheritagetrust.org
Miami Marine Stadium to Be Spotlighted at “Meet MiMo” Conference March 11-12th
The Miami Marine Stadium, once threatened with demolition, will be showcased at a Dade Heritage
Trust conference on Miami Modern Architecture, to be held March 11-12, 2011 at the Eden Roc Hotel
on Miami Beach.
Designed by the Cuban American architect Hilario Candela at the age of 28, the Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key is considered an icon of Modernist architecture. Sited on the blue waters of Biscayne Bay, the Marine Stadium’s cantilevered roof appears to float over the 6500 seats of the stands below. From its opening in 1963 to its closing after Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the Marine Stadium was a place of spectacle and celebration, with boat races and concerts on a floating stage.
Dade Heritage Trust and its Friends of the Marine Stadium have campaigned for three years to rescue this landmark, securing its historic designation by the City of Miami and attracting national publicity and widespread support for its reuse.
A presentation on the Marine Stadium will be given at the conference by Don Worth, a co-founder of Friends of Marine Stadium, who will discuss plans towards its restoration.
Architect Hilario Candela will be honored at the conference’s “Living Legends” luncheon for creating a Modernist masterpiece, “an architecture for that place where the land and the sea kiss.”
A boat tour of the Marine Stadium and Basin on Virginia Key is planned for Saturday, March 12th.
AIA Continuing Education Credits will be offered at the “Meet MiMo” Conference .
Dade Heritage Trust’s partners include the National Trust’s Trust/Modern, the Florida Trust, DoCoMoMo-US/Florida, the University of Miami and the University of Florida. Sponsors are Miami Dade County Cultural Affairs, Bacardi U.S.A., Inc., The Villagers, Inc., The Goldsmith Family Foundation, and Swire Properties.
Full conference registration, including presentations, luncheon, Bacardi reception and tours is $275; $240 for DHT members.
For full details and to register, contact Dade Heritage Trust, 305-358-9572, info@dadeheritagetrust, www.dadeheritagetrust.org.
305-358-9572; info@dadeheritagetrust.org
Miami Marine Stadium to Be Spotlighted at “Meet MiMo” Conference March 11-12th
The Miami Marine Stadium, once threatened with demolition, will be showcased at a Dade Heritage
Trust conference on Miami Modern Architecture, to be held March 11-12, 2011 at the Eden Roc Hotel
on Miami Beach.
Designed by the Cuban American architect Hilario Candela at the age of 28, the Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key is considered an icon of Modernist architecture. Sited on the blue waters of Biscayne Bay, the Marine Stadium’s cantilevered roof appears to float over the 6500 seats of the stands below. From its opening in 1963 to its closing after Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the Marine Stadium was a place of spectacle and celebration, with boat races and concerts on a floating stage.
Dade Heritage Trust and its Friends of the Marine Stadium have campaigned for three years to rescue this landmark, securing its historic designation by the City of Miami and attracting national publicity and widespread support for its reuse.
A presentation on the Marine Stadium will be given at the conference by Don Worth, a co-founder of Friends of Marine Stadium, who will discuss plans towards its restoration.
Architect Hilario Candela will be honored at the conference’s “Living Legends” luncheon for creating a Modernist masterpiece, “an architecture for that place where the land and the sea kiss.”
A boat tour of the Marine Stadium and Basin on Virginia Key is planned for Saturday, March 12th.
AIA Continuing Education Credits will be offered at the “Meet MiMo” Conference .
Dade Heritage Trust’s partners include the National Trust’s Trust/Modern, the Florida Trust, DoCoMoMo-US/Florida, the University of Miami and the University of Florida. Sponsors are Miami Dade County Cultural Affairs, Bacardi U.S.A., Inc., The Villagers, Inc., The Goldsmith Family Foundation, and Swire Properties.
Full conference registration, including presentations, luncheon, Bacardi reception and tours is $275; $240 for DHT members.
For full details and to register, contact Dade Heritage Trust, 305-358-9572, info@dadeheritagetrust, www.dadeheritagetrust.org.
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
GSA Trades shop is officially Miami Dade County’s first LEED certified building.
This morning, in the Commission meeting of February 01, 2011 county mayor Carlos Alvarez officially announced the first LEED certified building as the GSA Trades Shop facilities. The LEED plaque was presented by Carole Schafmeister of the South Florida USGBC to the mayor and the commission. Many of the GSA staff were present in the chamber as was the Director, Jose Perez and the design Team of PJB and consultants, the builder MCM and the LEED AP, Sebastian Eilert.
Special thanks to Ruben Bravo of MCM, who’s ongoing efforts during all phases of the project, including the follow up with all of the team, were invaluable to the project’s success.
Congratulations to the county and the staff… may the Trades Shop facility set the tone for all new buildings in the county.
Before honoring the LEED certified project and team, the mayor declared today to be Mr. Percival day, who was honored with the declaration and also presented Greenline, the county’s sustainable initiative plan. We are very interested to see the commission continue in the path that is outlined by the plan and how it will continue to make Miami Dade County more sustainable, in all departments.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
German American Social Club - Family night this Friday January 28, 2011
As a new director for the GASC (German American Social Club) of Greater Miami, please join us this Friday, January 28, 2011 at the club for a fun Family night with Table Tennis (Ping Pong), Skat and other fun games and food...
See you there!
See you there!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
USGBC South Florida - Cliamte Refugees screening. January 19th
The USGBC South Florida chapter is presenting a networker screening on January 19th, 2011.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Monday, November 01, 2010
50 Ways to Go Green at your Wedding - Guest Blog
Interesting story about what you can do to Green up your wedding.
Today, green is the new white. To truly go green for your big day, you may have to sacrifice an extravagant dress, artisan-designed invitations and plastic decorations, but who really needs those things anyway? Green weddings are just as beautiful, chic and enjoyable as any other wedding, but with the bonuses of saving money, being environmentally friendly and getting back to the basics. Here are 50 ways to go green at your wedding:
Green Wedding Guides
These green wedding guides will help brides and grooms explore their eco-friendly options and get inspired in no time.
1.Green Wedding Shoes: Get inspired by these cool Southern California style weddings and DIY decorations that are cheap and eco-friendly.
2.Great Green Wedding: From eco-friendly wedding flowers, green wedding invitations to re-used wedding gowns, this blog provides tons of resources to green any wedding.
3.Eco-Beautiful Weddings: By the looks of this ultra-chic wedding blog, you'd never guess they plan environmentally-friendly weddings.
4.Ecopolitan Bride: This site will make you rethink the normal wedding traditions and consider more original ideas, such as ethically sourced birthstones, vintage bouquets and organic cotton wedding dresses.
5.Wedvert: Check out this site's experts tips and resources for planning a green wedding that minimizes your environmental impact and still looks beautiful.
6.Etsy Wedding: Eclectic brides, who also care about the environment, will enjoy this innovative bridal blog and its eco-friendly finds.
7.Emerald Weddings: Get inspired by the green weddings this Seattle-based wedding consultancy puts together.
8.Green Bride Guide: This site has awesome resources and clever ideas to guide you through green wedding planning.
9.Ethical Weddings: See what this online green wedding magazine and planning resource can do to green your weddings to the max.
10.How to Reuse it Creatively: From paperless RSVPs, a reused wedding dress to bringing your own food to the reception, this blog will teach you new creative ways to make your wedding green.
Read More:
http://www.toponlinecolleges.com/blog/2010/50-ways-to-go-green-at-your-wedding/
Today, green is the new white. To truly go green for your big day, you may have to sacrifice an extravagant dress, artisan-designed invitations and plastic decorations, but who really needs those things anyway? Green weddings are just as beautiful, chic and enjoyable as any other wedding, but with the bonuses of saving money, being environmentally friendly and getting back to the basics. Here are 50 ways to go green at your wedding:
Green Wedding Guides
These green wedding guides will help brides and grooms explore their eco-friendly options and get inspired in no time.
1.Green Wedding Shoes: Get inspired by these cool Southern California style weddings and DIY decorations that are cheap and eco-friendly.
2.Great Green Wedding: From eco-friendly wedding flowers, green wedding invitations to re-used wedding gowns, this blog provides tons of resources to green any wedding.
3.Eco-Beautiful Weddings: By the looks of this ultra-chic wedding blog, you'd never guess they plan environmentally-friendly weddings.
4.Ecopolitan Bride: This site will make you rethink the normal wedding traditions and consider more original ideas, such as ethically sourced birthstones, vintage bouquets and organic cotton wedding dresses.
5.Wedvert: Check out this site's experts tips and resources for planning a green wedding that minimizes your environmental impact and still looks beautiful.
6.Etsy Wedding: Eclectic brides, who also care about the environment, will enjoy this innovative bridal blog and its eco-friendly finds.
7.Emerald Weddings: Get inspired by the green weddings this Seattle-based wedding consultancy puts together.
8.Green Bride Guide: This site has awesome resources and clever ideas to guide you through green wedding planning.
9.Ethical Weddings: See what this online green wedding magazine and planning resource can do to green your weddings to the max.
10.How to Reuse it Creatively: From paperless RSVPs, a reused wedding dress to bringing your own food to the reception, this blog will teach you new creative ways to make your wedding green.
Read More:
http://www.toponlinecolleges.com/blog/2010/50-ways-to-go-green-at-your-wedding/
Monday, October 18, 2010
50 Online Resources for Eco-Friendly Schools - Guest contribution
Please see a good article on the "50 Online Resources for Eco-Friendly Schools" published on Bestcollegesonline.net
Village Green Man
Village Green Man
Friday, October 15, 2010
Lutron Radio Ra 2 - Residential Specification Seminar - Thursday, October 28 in Plantation
Please find information below for the upcoming Lutron Radio Ra 2 Residential Specification Seminar happening at the Fort Lauderdale, Florida Experience Center in Plantation, FL:
• Thursday, October 28th, 2010 - Click to Register
This is a Free 1-day course to learn about the latest technology in residential lighting and energy control systems including:
• Energy savings through automated control systems
• Touchscreen integration
• Thermostat controls
• Vacancy detection
• Preset dimming systems throughout the home
If you are involved with medium to high-end residential construction, please read below and plan to attend to learn more about the latest in wireless lighting control, Radio Ra 2.
Sly
Interested in the rapidly growing market for residential energy-savings technologies?
Attend Lutron’s Specifier Qualification training, focused on the ground-breaking RadioRA 2 wireless light and shade control system, featuring Lutron’s patented Clear Connect™ RF technology.
RadioRA 2 was built specifically to address the emerging, tech savvy, and environmentally conscious mid-market consumer, who demands a simple to use, reasonably priced, IP “connected” technology which can be easily installed in an existing home.
Now is the time to develop the retrofit market for energy-savings technology! (100 million existing homes, vs. 650,000 new homes being built in 2010—and a difficult new construction outlook).
Save energy effortlessly, beautifully and add an entirely new element of convenience to your customers’ lives with RadioRA 2.
RadioRA 2 offers the progressive “trend setting” interior designer, architect, remodeler and builder the greatest opportunity for differentiation and comparative advantage amongst a challenging economic environment.
RadioRA 2 & Lutron Products
• Lutron products save the world over $1 billion a year in energy and lamp costs.
• Lutron shading solutions reduce HVAC costs, harmful UV rays and unsightly glare.
• RadioRA 2 light and shade control reduces a building’s carbon footprint.
Lighting Control–change how you experience light
Just as the shift from horse and buggy to automobile changed how we experience transportation, moving from the switch to lighting control will change how we experience light. RadioRA 2 is the vehicle for this change!
We invite you to share a day with us to explore our exciting RadioRA 2 lighting & shading control technology:
Course Syllabus:
• 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Course Overview
• 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM RadioRA 2 Essentials Designer Software/Product Knowledge/Specification Workshop (Lunch & Experience Center Tour included from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
• 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Quick Quote Tool/Product Reference Guide/Specification Documents (including CSI Spec)/ Literature & Marketing Tools
• 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM High Impact Abbreviated Sales & Business Training (featuring USGBC’s LEED for Homes and REGREEN for existing homes, NAHB Green Standard, Energy Star for Homes, Home Star, Title 24 and American Energy & Security Independence Act discussion)
RadioRA 2 Specifier Software Access Program RadioRA 2 Qualified Specifiers will earn access to the innovative and robust RadioRA 2 Essentials Designer software package (100 devices). RadioRA 2 Qualified Specifiers will be updated as new and improved software products are released.
Who Should Attend
• Interior Designers (ASID welcome)
• Architects (AIA welcome)
• Builders (NAHB welcome)
• Remodelers (NARI welcome)
• Kitchen & Bath dealers (NKBA welcome)
Costs
Course is free of charge!
Happening at the Fort Lauderdale, Florida Experience Center in Plantation, FL:
• Thursday, October 28th, 2010 - Click to Register
• Thursday, October 28th, 2010 - Click to Register
This is a Free 1-day course to learn about the latest technology in residential lighting and energy control systems including:
• Energy savings through automated control systems
• Touchscreen integration
• Thermostat controls
• Vacancy detection
• Preset dimming systems throughout the home
If you are involved with medium to high-end residential construction, please read below and plan to attend to learn more about the latest in wireless lighting control, Radio Ra 2.
Sly
Interested in the rapidly growing market for residential energy-savings technologies?
Attend Lutron’s Specifier Qualification training, focused on the ground-breaking RadioRA 2 wireless light and shade control system, featuring Lutron’s patented Clear Connect™ RF technology.
RadioRA 2 was built specifically to address the emerging, tech savvy, and environmentally conscious mid-market consumer, who demands a simple to use, reasonably priced, IP “connected” technology which can be easily installed in an existing home.
Now is the time to develop the retrofit market for energy-savings technology! (100 million existing homes, vs. 650,000 new homes being built in 2010—and a difficult new construction outlook).
Save energy effortlessly, beautifully and add an entirely new element of convenience to your customers’ lives with RadioRA 2.
RadioRA 2 offers the progressive “trend setting” interior designer, architect, remodeler and builder the greatest opportunity for differentiation and comparative advantage amongst a challenging economic environment.
RadioRA 2 & Lutron Products
• Lutron products save the world over $1 billion a year in energy and lamp costs.
• Lutron shading solutions reduce HVAC costs, harmful UV rays and unsightly glare.
• RadioRA 2 light and shade control reduces a building’s carbon footprint.
Lighting Control–change how you experience light
Just as the shift from horse and buggy to automobile changed how we experience transportation, moving from the switch to lighting control will change how we experience light. RadioRA 2 is the vehicle for this change!
We invite you to share a day with us to explore our exciting RadioRA 2 lighting & shading control technology:
Course Syllabus:
• 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Course Overview
• 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM RadioRA 2 Essentials Designer Software/Product Knowledge/Specification Workshop (Lunch & Experience Center Tour included from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
• 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Quick Quote Tool/Product Reference Guide/Specification Documents (including CSI Spec)/ Literature & Marketing Tools
• 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM High Impact Abbreviated Sales & Business Training (featuring USGBC’s LEED for Homes and REGREEN for existing homes, NAHB Green Standard, Energy Star for Homes, Home Star, Title 24 and American Energy & Security Independence Act discussion)
RadioRA 2 Specifier Software Access Program RadioRA 2 Qualified Specifiers will earn access to the innovative and robust RadioRA 2 Essentials Designer software package (100 devices). RadioRA 2 Qualified Specifiers will be updated as new and improved software products are released.
Who Should Attend
• Interior Designers (ASID welcome)
• Architects (AIA welcome)
• Builders (NAHB welcome)
• Remodelers (NARI welcome)
• Kitchen & Bath dealers (NKBA welcome)
Costs
Course is free of charge!
Happening at the Fort Lauderdale, Florida Experience Center in Plantation, FL:
• Thursday, October 28th, 2010 - Click to Register
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Blogs on Sustainable Buildings - Guest contribution by Ron Delfs
This is a great blog worth looking at. Look for the post: "25 Best Blogs at the Forefront of Sustainable Building”
http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/blog/2010/25-best-blogs-at-the-forefront-of-sustainable-building/
Village Green man
http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/blog/2010/25-best-blogs-at-the-forefront-of-sustainable-building/
Village Green man
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
water...what kills people
What we really need is water. This is a great little clip about the water use (and waste) on a global scale...
http://www.newsweek.com/2010/09/12/george-will-earth-doesn-t-care-what-is-done-to-it.html?gt1=43002
Village Green Man
http://www.newsweek.com/2010/09/12/george-will-earth-doesn-t-care-what-is-done-to-it.html?gt1=43002
Village Green Man
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Sebastian Eilert, AIA to speak at Arkiforum 10 in Santo Domingo – November 18, 2010
It is with great pleasure that I share this year’s Arkiforum 10 conference for Architects in the Dominican Republic. I have been asked to be the Keynote speaker for this one day conference addressing global and local concerns of green building. It is particularly exciting to be part of the sustainable efforts beyond the borders and the reach of the US.
The conference will take place November 18, 2010 in Santo Domingo. Please see the events flyer and help spread the word...
www.matchtalent.com.do
Village Green Man
The conference will take place November 18, 2010 in Santo Domingo. Please see the events flyer and help spread the word...
www.matchtalent.com.do
Village Green Man
Thursday, August 19, 2010
City Miami free FRUIT TREE Giveaway - August 21, 2010 8 - noon
A great opportunity to get a free fruit tree!
The City of Miami along with some great sponsors is having a fruit tree giveaway this weekend. It will be help at the Belafonte Talcolcy Park located at 6161 N.W. 9th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33123. 8am to noon.
Pre-registration is available at your local NET office. See flyer for more details!
The City of Miami along with some great sponsors is having a fruit tree giveaway this weekend. It will be help at the Belafonte Talcolcy Park located at 6161 N.W. 9th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33123. 8am to noon.
Pre-registration is available at your local NET office. See flyer for more details!
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
USGBC LEED scholarships due this Friday...
...a great opportunity for students and young professionals to cover the cost for the LEED GA exam.
The USGBC Chapter LEED Scholarships are due this Friday, May 7th. They are for Students and Emerging Professionals, 30 and younger and will cover all costs associated with accreditation.
see the flyer below.
The USGBC Chapter LEED Scholarships are due this Friday, May 7th. They are for Students and Emerging Professionals, 30 and younger and will cover all costs associated with accreditation.
see the flyer below.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Florida Green Building Law: Florida’s Renewable Energy Landscape – Past, Present, and Future
Excellent article on FloridaGreenBuildignLaw.com on renewable energy in Florida:
As a professional in the solar power industry, I’m frequently asked why Florida, the “Sunshine State,” doesn’t have an abundance of solar panels on its rooftops. While the sun’s rays fall generously on the state, our legislature and utilities have prevented the development of a renewable energy industry in Florida that would spur economic growth, create jobs, and draw investment. Indeed, a strong clean energy market is more about regulations and incentives than it is about sunshine and motivated consumers. This gap between potential and policy drives Florida-based renewable energy companies, such as mine, to seek work in other states.
read more HERE
As a professional in the solar power industry, I’m frequently asked why Florida, the “Sunshine State,” doesn’t have an abundance of solar panels on its rooftops. While the sun’s rays fall generously on the state, our legislature and utilities have prevented the development of a renewable energy industry in Florida that would spur economic growth, create jobs, and draw investment. Indeed, a strong clean energy market is more about regulations and incentives than it is about sunshine and motivated consumers. This gap between potential and policy drives Florida-based renewable energy companies, such as mine, to seek work in other states.
read more HERE
Monday, April 19, 2010
Bike Miami days coming back to the Grove - Sunday April 25
The City of Miami continues its green movement by once again bringing back the Bike Miami Days. Bann the cars and ride, skate, scroll through the streets of the Grove. A great way to end Earth Day week…
Learn more at their blog: bikemiamiblog.wordpress.com
The German
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
German parking garage...a very green building!
STATE OF THE ART GERMAN PARKING GARAGE
This is pretty amazing! Can you imagine how all of this operates?
And how do they lock each car in its cubicle for safety? (Actually, that is not much of a concern because no one could possibly get inside it here, but the Germans will lock each car anyway.)
Talk about German efficiency! The two photos above were taken at a new parking garage in Munich , Germany . The actual space that the facility occupies is approximately only 20% of a comparable facility with the traditional design that is used primarily in the United States .
Not only is the German structure less expensive to build, but vehicles are also "retrieved" in less time and without the potential of being damaged by an attendant.
It seems that Germany remains in a very leading positoin when it comes to sutianbel buildings. Surely some elements that we can use and learn form here in the US.
The German
Monday, April 12, 2010
top 50 greenest building arounf the world
Top online engineering degree, a blog by Betty Jones, has created a magnificient list of some very sustainable buildings around the world. take a look:
http://toponlineengineeringdegree.com/?page_id=122
The German
http://toponlineengineeringdegree.com/?page_id=122
The German
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