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Sustainability Library Resources

This Web page has been created as a resource for you to find environment-related guidance and information. NEHA believes that protecting our natural environment is critical to the health and prosperity of our communities and country. Please check the information and Web sites below and join us in a commitment to environmental improvements in your day-to-day activities of your organizations.

NEHA has developed an Overview of Climate Considerations in response to a request to more clearly define the specific areas where EH can play a role and actions EH can take in mitigating the negative impacts of climate change. This paper also describes the challenge of workforce development that is foundational to EH’s response and some specific steps NEHA is currently and aiming to take to engage EH more deeply in climate change response.

Excellence in Sustainability Award

The 5th Annual NEHA Excellence in Sustainability Award was presented to The Atlanta Regional Commission's (ARC) Green Communities Program, at NEHA's 2012 Annual Educational Conference & Exhibition. The city was rewarded for their sustainability program. The recipient received a plaque and a $500 honorarium, generously sponsored by Underwriters Laboratory, Inc (UL).

NEHA's Excellence in Sustainability Award recognizes any organization, business, association, individual, or NEHA member who is solving environmental challenges by using innovative and environmentally sustainable practices.

The 6th Annual NEHA Excellence in Sustainability Award Winner will be announced at the NEHA 2013 AEC! Also be sure to check out the sustainability training and education on the NEHA 2012 Virtual AEC!

HOW TO APPLY:

AWARD WINNERS

2012 - The Atlanta Regional Commission's (ARC) Green Communities Program

2011 - The City of Coppell’s Eco Coppell initiative

2010 - City of Sioux Falls, SD

Regional Press Releases:

http://www.ktiv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12642057

http://www.siouxfalls.org/News/2010/June/08/neha_award

http://www.keloland.com/NewsDetail6162.cfm?ID=101239

http://www.siouxfalls.org/green

2009 - Hernando County School District, Brooksville, Florida

2008 - City of Plano, Texas

Renewable Energy	Energy Conservation
Links US Environmental Protection Agency (Clean Energy) US Environmental Protection Agency (Green Power Partnership) Renewable Energy Access Energy Information Administration (Renewable & Alternative Fuels) Climate.org (A Project form the climate institute) Idaho National Laboratory - Geothermal Energy US Department of Energy Wind and Hydropower Technologies Books de Swaan Arons, J., van der Kooi, H.J., & Sankaranarayanan, K. (2004). Efficiency and sustainability in the energy and chemical industries. New York, NY:Marcel Dekker. Dickson, M.H., & Fanelli, M. (Eds.) (2005). Geothermal energy—Utilization and technology. Sterling, VA:Earthscan. Dresner, S. (2002).The principles of sustainability. London:Earthscan. Prasad, D., & Snow, M. (Eds.) (2005). Designing with solar power—A sourcebook for building integrated photovoltaics (New ed.). London:Earthscan. Scoones, A. (Ed.) (2001). Renewable energy in the built environment. London:Building Centre Trust. Sims, R. (2002). The brilliance of bioenergy—In business and in practice. London:James & James (Science Publishers) Ltd. Stankovic, S. and Campbell, N. (2006). Wind energy in the built environment. London:Earthscan. Williams, L.O. (2002). An end to global warming. Boston, MA:Pergamon. Winebrake, J.J. (2004). Alternate energy: Assessment & implementation reference book. Atlanta, GA:Fairmont Publishing. Back to Top	Links Energy Star Program University of Iowa Science.gov US Department of Energyy Earth 911 - Conservation Tips California Department of Energy Conservation EPA - Energy Conservation Kit Books ASSE. (1987). Energy and water conservation guidelines for plumbing systems: Dedicated to the advancement of the plumbing industry. Bay Village, OH:American Society of Sanitary Engineering. Balaras, C. A. (1996). Energy conservation strategies for sports centers. Athens, Greece:Central Institution for Energy Efficiency Education. FSEC. (1984). Principles of low energy building design in warm, humid climates. Cape Canaveral, Florida:Florida Solar Energy Center. Meyer, W.T. (1983). Energy economics and building design. New York:McGraw-Hill. SBIC. (2000). Low-energy, sustainable building design for federal managers. Washington, DC:Sustainable Buildings Industry Council. Tuluca, A. (Ed.). (1997). Energy efficient design and construction for commercial buildings. New York:McGraw-Hill. CIBSE. (2004). Energy efficiency in buildings: CIBSE guide, 2nd ed. London:Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers. Back to Top
	Global Climate Change
	Links When Every Drop Counts: Protecting Public Health During Drought Conditions NOAA-US Climate Prediction Center Map and Drought Monitor Map Back to Top
	Green Building
	Links Air Cycle Corporation Mon, Feb 26-Green Home Topics Building Green Suite: Subscription service for green building resources Environmental Building News: Subscription newsletter for green building resources Green Buildings: Links to EPA green building information. Green Home Building: A wide range of information about sustainable architecture and natural building. Portland's Aerial Tram Provides Catalyst for Nation's Largest Sustainable Development U.S. Homebuyers Willing to Pay Premium For 'Green' Homes American Water Receives Approval For "Green" Water Recycling Green Schools the Hottest Market for Green Building San Diego Community a Model for Green Building BASF Near-Zero Energy Home Earns LEED Platinum Certification Building turns green (Durango Herald) Planners OK ordinance for green building measures (Marin Independent Journal) GridPoint Connect(TM) Featured in U.S. Green Building Council's Highest-rated Homes for Leadership in Environmental ... (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) City unveils 'green' building code to reduce climate change (The Scotsman) Report Links Public Health to the Built Environment Books Engineering a Sustainable World: Design Process and Engineering Innovations for the Center for Health and Healing at Oregon Health and Science University, River Campus. (2005) National Review of Green Schools: Costs, Benefits, and Implications for Massachusetts. Kats, G, Perlman, J., Jamadagni, S., Eds. (PDF format), A Report for the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (2005) Natural Ventilation in Northwest Buildings. Dale Northcutt et al. (2004) Back to Top
Pollution Prevention
Links Market Place-Business Public Radio News Program Parade Magazine from April 16, 2006: Make A Healthy Home Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs HUD Green Site EPA Pollution Prevention (P2) National Pollution Prevention Roundtable Kent County P2 IDEM - Partners for Pollution Prevention TCU - Pollution Prevention USAID - P2 California P2 Phoenix P2 Books Bendavid-Val, A. and Cheremisinoff, N.P. (2003). Achieving environmental excellence: Integrating P2 and EMS to increase profits. Rockville, MD: ABS Consulting. Novak, N. (2000). Alberta environment pollution prevention program development background document. Science and Technology Branch, Environmental Sciences Division, Alberta Environment:Datacomp Ltd. Back to Top
Water Conservation
Links U. S. Drought Monitor Map NOAA-Rainfall Prediction Maps Durham City NC Water Department Conservation Tips Water Saving Tips EPA official site When Every Drop Counts: Protecting Public Health During Drought Conditions Back to Top

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