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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 Excellence in Sustainability Award
NEHA's Excellence in Sustainability Award recognizes members of the National Environmental Health Association who are solving environmental challenges by using innovative and environmental sustainable practices or creative partnerships. This award will be presented at NEHA's 2008 AEC & Exhibition in Tucson, Arizona. The recipient will receive a plaque and a $500 honorarium, generously sponsored by Underwriters Laboratory, Inc.
The deadline to apply for this award was April 18, 2008.  For more information or questions, contact Cindy Dimmitt at cdimmitt@neha.org or 303.756.9090 ext. 343.
Excellence in Sustainability Award Application Information

Excellence in Sustainability Award Application Cover Sheet
Application Checklist      Examples of Sustainable Projects

  Renewable Energy   Energy Conservation

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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 energyUtilization and technology. Sterling, VA:Earthscan.

Dresner, S. (2002).The principles of sustainability. London:Earthscan.

Prasad, D., & Snow, M. (Eds.) (2005). Designing with solar powerA 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 bookAtlanta, GA:Fairmont Publishing.


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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.

 

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  Green Building

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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)

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  Pollution Prevention

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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.

 

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