What Does it Mean to be Green?

Workshop attendees learned about sustainable construction, green building initiatives, energy reduction initiatives and ways to quickly integrate more environmentally friendly everyday practices at sites.

Here are eight ideas to reduce energy at your site or consider when building new sites.

•  Get motion sensor light switches
•  Use compact fluorescent bulbs
•  Install programmable thermostats
•  Add a humidistat
•  Utilize a lighting management system
•  Use low flow toilets
•  Replace hand towels with high velocity hand dryers
•  Start an on-site recycling program