http://www.addisongreen.info Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:27:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/09/12/conference-and-theatre-centre-converting-to-energy-efficient-leds-for-lighting-needs/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/09/12/conference-and-theatre-centre-converting-to-energy-efficient-leds-for-lighting-needs/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:15:38 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=3350 [/caption] The folks at the Addison Conference and Theatre Centre continue to come up with all kinds of bright ideas. A few years back, the CTC was a leader in adopting Compact Florescent (CF) lighting for many of its non-dimmable building fixtures. At the time, that was a considerable energy-saving improvement over traditional incandescent lighting. Now that technology has further improved with the introduction of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), the Conference and Theatre Centre is making yet another change.]]> [/caption] The folks at the Addison Conference and Theatre Centre continue to come up with all kinds of bright ideas. A few years back, the CTC was a leader in adopting Compact Florescent (CF) lighting for many of its non-dimmable building fixtures. At the time, that was a considerable energy-saving improvement over traditional incandescent lighting. Now that technology has further improved with the introduction of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), the Conference and Theatre Centre is making yet another change.]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/09/12/conference-and-theatre-centre-converting-to-energy-efficient-leds-for-lighting-needs/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/05/23/taste-addison-offered-food-fun-and-a-little-bit-of-the-green-life-too/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/05/23/taste-addison-offered-food-fun-and-a-little-bit-of-the-green-life-too/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 22:42:36 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=3085 Taste Addison visitors enjoyed the usual high-quality mix of tasty offerings, thrilling rides and top-notch musical attractions, but those who made it out to the three-day event also had a chance to get their green on. Several environmentally-conscious businesses manned booths, giving attendees a chance to consider options in green energy, daily living, home improvement options, and more.]]> Taste Addison visitors enjoyed the usual high-quality mix of tasty offerings, thrilling rides and top-notch musical attractions, but those who made it out to the three-day event also had a chance to get their green on. Several environmentally-conscious businesses manned booths, giving attendees a chance to consider options in green energy, daily living, home improvement options, and more.]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/05/23/taste-addison-offered-food-fun-and-a-little-bit-of-the-green-life-too/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/04/15/electric-cars-will-get-a-charge-out-of-north-texas-freedom-stations/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/04/15/electric-cars-will-get-a-charge-out-of-north-texas-freedom-stations/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:35:45 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=2905 Bill Sullivan David Crane, CEO of New Jersey-based NRG Energy, has become accustomed to the long pauses and surprised looks. Everyone knows the electric car is coming, but most envisioned it coming to California or other more cutting-edge locales first. When Crane first discussed his company’s choice for its first big foray into making privately-owned high-speed charging stations a reality, he had quite a different message to deliver. Ergo, the blank expressions.]]> Bill Sullivan David Crane, CEO of New Jersey-based NRG Energy, has become accustomed to the long pauses and surprised looks. Everyone knows the electric car is coming, but most envisioned it coming to California or other more cutting-edge locales first. When Crane first discussed his company’s choice for its first big foray into making privately-owned high-speed charging stations a reality, he had quite a different message to deliver. Ergo, the blank expressions.]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/04/15/electric-cars-will-get-a-charge-out-of-north-texas-freedom-stations/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/03/02/dallas-independent-school-district-going-green-in-construction-of-new-facilities/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/03/02/dallas-independent-school-district-going-green-in-construction-of-new-facilities/#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:47:33 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=2764 As part of Dallas Independent School District's 2008 Bond Program, the district is committed to building the program's 14 new schools and major additions to existing schools with features that will reduce their impact on the environment. Among those projects: Addison's new George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School, scheduled to open for the 2011-12 school year. In 2009, the Board of Trustees adopted a policy requiring all new schools to be designed and built according to a code of environmental standards developed by the Texas Collaborative for High Performance Schools and to incorporate as many sustainable features as practical when renovating or adding on to existing schools. The standards require the incorporation of energy efficiency, conservation and design features that foster responsible use of resources. Evidence suggests that high-performance, sustainable schools increase student performance, foster a sense of community, improve student and staff health, reduce environmental impact and lower operating expenses. ]]> As part of Dallas Independent School District's 2008 Bond Program, the district is committed to building the program's 14 new schools and major additions to existing schools with features that will reduce their impact on the environment. Among those projects: Addison's new George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School, scheduled to open for the 2011-12 school year. In 2009, the Board of Trustees adopted a policy requiring all new schools to be designed and built according to a code of environmental standards developed by the Texas Collaborative for High Performance Schools and to incorporate as many sustainable features as practical when renovating or adding on to existing schools. The standards require the incorporation of energy efficiency, conservation and design features that foster responsible use of resources. Evidence suggests that high-performance, sustainable schools increase student performance, foster a sense of community, improve student and staff health, reduce environmental impact and lower operating expenses. ]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/03/02/dallas-independent-school-district-going-green-in-construction-of-new-facilities/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/01/13/urban-laboratory-will-help-measure-value-of-being-green/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/01/13/urban-laboratory-will-help-measure-value-of-being-green/#comments Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:33:13 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=2645 A new $128 million public-private project on the drawing boards in far North Dallas hopes to produce a sharper picture of the virtues of going green. Plans for what essentially will be an urban living laboratory call for 600 apartments, 150,000 square feet of office, 105,000 square feet of retail space, plus two hotels equaling 250 rooms. The facility can house about 3,500 residents or accommodate approximately 1,800 employees for office space. ]]> A new $128 million public-private project on the drawing boards in far North Dallas hopes to produce a sharper picture of the virtues of going green. Plans for what essentially will be an urban living laboratory call for 600 apartments, 150,000 square feet of office, 105,000 square feet of retail space, plus two hotels equaling 250 rooms. The facility can house about 3,500 residents or accommodate approximately 1,800 employees for office space. ]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/01/13/urban-laboratory-will-help-measure-value-of-being-green/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/11/23/leds-present-a-more-efficient-alternative-for-your-holiday-lighting-needs/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/11/23/leds-present-a-more-efficient-alternative-for-your-holiday-lighting-needs/#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:59:57 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=2498 Bill Sullivan Christmas, of course, isn’t a famously “green” time of year, unless you are talking about the trees we cut down or the currency that seems to fly endlessly out of our wallets and purses. The spirit of the season almost insists that we throw caution (and energy) to the wind when it comes to fancying-up trees and winning the arms race on outdoor decorations. When you go shopping for lights this season, you’ll find no shortage of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) vying for your attention, sitting on shelves right next to their more traditional incandescent brethren. Those boxes will tout savings of 80 percent or more over the older technology, an environmentally-friendly edge that could take some of the sting out of those post-holiday bills. Claims that the lights will burn twice as bright and last up to 20 years are pretty attractive, too. ]]> Bill Sullivan Christmas, of course, isn’t a famously “green” time of year, unless you are talking about the trees we cut down or the currency that seems to fly endlessly out of our wallets and purses. The spirit of the season almost insists that we throw caution (and energy) to the wind when it comes to fancying-up trees and winning the arms race on outdoor decorations. When you go shopping for lights this season, you’ll find no shortage of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) vying for your attention, sitting on shelves right next to their more traditional incandescent brethren. Those boxes will tout savings of 80 percent or more over the older technology, an environmentally-friendly edge that could take some of the sting out of those post-holiday bills. Claims that the lights will burn twice as bright and last up to 20 years are pretty attractive, too. ]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/11/23/leds-present-a-more-efficient-alternative-for-your-holiday-lighting-needs/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/11/02/new-appliance-rebate-program-for-winter-2010/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/11/02/new-appliance-rebate-program-for-winter-2010/#comments Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:47:00 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=2449 If you missed out on the state’s appliance rebate program this spring, keep your eye out for a second chance. Thanks to unclaimed funds, Texas will be able to offer a new appliance rebate program in the winter of 2010. Through the new program, rebates will be available on a first-come, first-served basis through a purchase and mail-in program. The goal of the program is to promote awareness of ENERGY STAR appliances and decrease energy consumption by encouraging appliance replacement. ]]> If you missed out on the state’s appliance rebate program this spring, keep your eye out for a second chance. Thanks to unclaimed funds, Texas will be able to offer a new appliance rebate program in the winter of 2010. Through the new program, rebates will be available on a first-come, first-served basis through a purchase and mail-in program. The goal of the program is to promote awareness of ENERGY STAR appliances and decrease energy consumption by encouraging appliance replacement. ]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/11/02/new-appliance-rebate-program-for-winter-2010/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/10/06/electric-cars-arent-just-a-concept-anymore-theyre-ready-to-contribute-to-a-cleaner-greener-addison/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/10/06/electric-cars-arent-just-a-concept-anymore-theyre-ready-to-contribute-to-a-cleaner-greener-addison/#comments Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:33:28 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=2351 By Bill Sullivan Imagine an array of wind turbines in West Texas, whirring away, generating electricity to be transmitted to Addison and other points in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Imagine that clean, green power surging into your home. Then, imagine your new, state-of-the-art electric car plugged into a 240-volt outlet in your garage, charging that clean-running, environmentally friendly vehicle for the next day’s commute or round of errands. If all that sounds like a nice idea that will never happen, guess again. In Texas it is happening, right now, thanks to a previously unlikely alliance of planners, power infrastructure providers, utility companies and automobile manufacturers, all coming together to help the future get here just a little bit faster. ]]> By Bill Sullivan Imagine an array of wind turbines in West Texas, whirring away, generating electricity to be transmitted to Addison and other points in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Imagine that clean, green power surging into your home. Then, imagine your new, state-of-the-art electric car plugged into a 240-volt outlet in your garage, charging that clean-running, environmentally friendly vehicle for the next day’s commute or round of errands. If all that sounds like a nice idea that will never happen, guess again. In Texas it is happening, right now, thanks to a previously unlikely alliance of planners, power infrastructure providers, utility companies and automobile manufacturers, all coming together to help the future get here just a little bit faster. ]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/10/06/electric-cars-arent-just-a-concept-anymore-theyre-ready-to-contribute-to-a-cleaner-greener-addison/feed/ 0