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Indy Mulls 'Green' Municipal Properties
We came across this article at the IBJ. OCC Outdoors is very pleased to see the continuing efforts of Indianapolis businesses and the city to have a positive impact on the environment.
From the article:
Some changes are as simple as relocating thermostats and twisting in new types of fluorescent light bulbs.
“I think a lot of this is just getting back to the basics,” said John Hazlett, manager of the project for the Office of Sustainability. “They’re also looking at the building envelope itself,” he added, noting the potential for improvements such as a new roof.
Later in the article:
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Overall, the city aims to reduce its total energy consumption by 15 percent to 20 percent, she said. Haley declined to say what the proposals could cost until her staff had time to further digest the recommendations.
Once proposals are analyzed, it will be up to the City-County Council to give final approval. The three energy service companies would then procure materials and contractors. Haley said much of the work could be completed in 2010.
It’s great to see the city of Indianapolis pursuing simple, common sense solutions to grow greener. Also commendable is their aggressive time frame. We hope they will include recycling both inside the buildings and outside in their efforts to green things up.
Just by simply placing recycling bins or trash receptacles in the right spots can make a huge difference.
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