Green Jobs Green Bay » General Electric / GE http://www.greenjobsgreenbay.com Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:07:05 +0000 en hourly 1 GE Opens Platinum LEED Data Center in Kentucky http://greentechnolog.com/2011/08/ge_opens_platinum_leed_data_center_in_kentucky.html http://greentechnolog.com/2011/08/ge_opens_platinum_leed_data_center_in_kentucky.html#comments Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:16:36 +0000 Green Technology http://greentechnolog.com/2011/08/ge_opens_platinum_leed_data_center_in_kentucky.html

GE’s recently announced Platinum LEED data center in Kentucky is a rare breed.  It is GE’s first Platinum LEED data center and one of just a few in the world.

  • Materials were over 50% locally sourced, approx. 30 % had recycled content and 80 plus % of construction waste was recycled and not landfilled.

Approx. 6% of LEED facilities in the world meet Platinum certification.

Here are some key highlights:

“ … reducing water consumption inside the building by 42 percent …”

“ … offset 35 percent of the data center’s predicted annual energy consumption through the purchase of off-site renewable energy … “

“… Outside … reducing water consumption by 100 …”

 

Via:  GE LINK

]]> http://www.greenjobsgreenbay.com/ge-opens-platinum-leed-data-center-in-kentucky/feed/ 0 Lowes Partners with GE for EV Charging Stations http://greentechnolog.com/2011/08/samsung_replenish_1.html http://greentechnolog.com/2011/08/samsung_replenish_1.html#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:58:00 +0000 Green Technology http://greentechnolog.com/2011/08/samsung_replenish_1.html GE and Lowes are partnering to offer customers GE’s wall mounted EV car chargers.

GE’s WattStation “ … will help transform the future of personal transportation, making an electric vehicle easily adaptable for everyday use.”"

The GE WattStation will be offered in California in August 2011 starting with 5 stores and expanding to 60 by September and also available by web in September @ LOWES.com.

 

 

Via:  GE  LINK

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…   “The Fleet Manager Guide offers steps on developing a plan to reduce a fleet’s fuel consumption and carbon emissions, while the Eco Monitor is a quarterly update on current environmental topics and trends.

Fleet managers can stay informed about new and upcoming electric vehicles with features and launch dates through the website’s Electric Vehicle Summary.”   …

Via Yahoo: GE Capital Fleet Services.

]]> http://www.greenjobsgreenbay.com/ge-alternative-vehicle-fleet/feed/ 0 Appliance disposal gets a boost from GE http://greentechnolog.com/2011/02/appliance_disposal_gets_a_boost_from_ge.html http://greentechnolog.com/2011/02/appliance_disposal_gets_a_boost_from_ge.html#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:34:32 +0000 Green Technology http://greentechnolog.com/2011/02/appliance_disposal_gets_a_boost_from_ge.html in collaboration with the EPA under the Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program.  Now, the insulating materials will be recycled in addition to the metal.  The Appliance Recycling Centers of America process will be deployed to recycle the foam insulation and reduce landfill disposal.  …

…   “The URT system includes the capability to automatically capture the blowing agents, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydro chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and cyclopentane from the insulating foam in refrigerators and freezers.

GE and ARCA’s initial recycling efforts will begin at ARCA Advanced Processing’s regional recycling center in Pennsylvania. The center is on schedule to be fully operational in the first quarter of 2011.”   …

Via GE: Appliance Disposal Press Release.

Appliance Recycling Centers of America.

Appliance Recycling Program

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…   “The GeoSpring hybrid electric heat pump water heater is ideal for energy efficiency and low-income weatherization programs, offering easy replacement of a standard electric water heater and offering a Savings to Investment ratio (SIR) of between 2.0 and 2.8 for the 10-year warranty period.”   …

Via Yahoo: Hybrid Water Heater (Release).

The GeoSpring.

GE Geospring

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