ARLINGTON, Va.--The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced that while ample markets and downstream vendors appear to exist for  recycling cathode ray tube (CRT) glass, about 20 percent of recyclers reported difficulties and are seeking solutions to avoid stockpiling this product, which for many years was the technology of choice for displays such as televisions, computer screens and diagnostic equipment.
“The coordination among stakeholders from CEA, ISRI, ERCC, EPA and others will go a long way to ensuring that CRTs are responsibly recycled during the coming decade”
CEA revealed the results of a recent national survey of electronics recyclers conducted by the Northeast Recycling Council, Inc. (NERC) on CRT glass management in the U.S., at a meeting yesterday with the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc. (ISRI)® and the Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse (ERCC) ®. Highlights of the study are as follows:
- Ample markets and downstream vendors currently exist for most electronics recyclers who responded to the survey;
- Recyclers typically rely on intermediary or downstream vendors to process their glass;
- The amount of CRT volume sent for processing remains the primary cost differentiator, with smaller volumes incurring higher per-unit costs; and
- Market supply of CRTs is relatively stable or even decreasing for at least half of all recyclers who responded to the survey.
The survey, funded by CEA, was fielded during a two-week period in March and April 2013. A total of 82 companies completed the online survey, of which 70 were invited and 12 were unsolicited. Among the 70 companies invited to complete the survey, 90 percent are certified e-scrap recyclers.
“As the uses for CRT glass decline, the consumer electronics and recycling industries have come together to find solutions for recycling this glass,” said Walter Alcorn, vice president of environmental affairs and industry sustainability, CEA. “Through the efforts of the consumer electronics industry’s eCycling Leadership Initiative, and CEA’s efforts to promote eCycling directly to consumers via GreenerGadgets.org, we have made great progress toward increasing the recycling of electronics, including CRTs.”
In recent years, demand for CRTs has dropped drastically as newer LCD, LED and plasma technologies, which are more compact and use less energy, have become more affordable and widely available. Recovered CRT glass had traditionally been used in the creation of new CRT displays, but the end-use markets for CRT glass have decreased considerably. Today’s CEA-ISRI-ERCC stakeholder meeting included a review of recent survey data, discussion with officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning CRT glass regulation, and a discussion of efforts by CEA, ISRI and others to find new uses for old CRT glass.
In order to encourage the development of new uses for CRT glass, CEA and ISRI are sponsoring a technical “CRT Challenge” to identify financially viable, environmentally-conscious proposals for using recycled CRT glass. CEA and ISRI will accept submissions for the CRT Challenge until June 30, 2013, at innocentive.com/ar/challenge/9933317. The winning solution will be chosen based on economic and environmental benefits, and CEA will award $10,000 to the winner. CEA and ISRI will publicize and share solution(s) with manufacturers, retailers and recyclers, and encourage implementation.
“The coordination among stakeholders from CEA, ISRI, ERCC, EPA and others will go a long way to ensuring that CRTs are responsibly recycled during the coming decade,” said Eric Harris, director, government and international affairs, ISRI.
CEA and the consumer electronics (CE) industry are committed to being green through the creation of energy efficient products, and encouraging and facilitating electronics recycling. As part of an effort to increase the amount of electronics recycled, CEA and the CE industry have created the eCycling Leadership Initiative to: improve consumer awareness of collection sites; increase the amount of electronics recycled responsibly; increase the number of collection opportunities available; and to recycle one billion pounds of electronics annually by 2016. In the first two years since the Initiative was established, the number of pounds of CE goods recycled by the industry has nearly doubled.
For more information on CEA’s environmental efforts, visit CE.org/Green. Consumers can visit GreenerGadgets.org year-round for the most exciting developments in eco-friendly electronics and more tips on how to Live Green, Buy Green, and Recycle Responsibly.
About The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI)
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI) is the Voice of the Recycling Industry™. ISRI represents more than 1,700 companies in 21 chapters nationwide that process, broker and industrially consume scrap commodities, including metals, paper, plastics, glass, rubber, electronics and textiles. With headquarters in Washington, DC, the Institute provides education, advocacy, and compliance training, and promotes public awareness of the vital role recycling plays in the U.S. economy, global trade, the environment and sustainable development. For more information about ISRI, visit www.ISRI.org.
About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $209 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org, www.DeclareInnovation.com and through social media: http://www.ce.org/social
WASHINGTON--At the 6th Annual EE Global Forum, the premier international energy efficiency conference hosted by the Alliance to Save Energy, Royal Philips issued a strong call for businesses and government to step up actions to implement energy efficiency measures. 
First, with the rapid rise in urban populations, predicted to reach almost 70 percent of global populations by 20501, residential users of energy, who account for approximately 40 percent of the world’s energy use2, have the ability to greatly increase energy efficiency. LED-based lighting technologies provide buildings with superior light performance and control, while providing the potential to reduce energy consumption up to 90 percent, and significantly reduce maintenance costs. In the U.S. alone, 85 percent of buildings were built before 1984, with more than 72 billion square feet of commercial space, the majority of which have not had lighting systems upgrades to more energy-efficient options.
For residential applications, today’s LED bulbs offer high-quality light, but use 80-90 percent less energy and last more than 20 times longer than traditional bulbs. In the U.S., an estimated 425 million 60-watt incandescent light bulbs are sold every year, representing approximately 50% of the domestic incandescent light bulb market3. According to calculations by Philips, this LED replacement has the potential to save enough energy to power the lights of 16.7 million U.S. households or 14.4 percent of the total number of households in the entire U.S.
“We believe the public and private sectors can be doing more to stimulate investments in new innovations, accelerate market penetration of sustainable technologies, and make a significant impact on our energy footprint and the environment,” said Greg Sebasky, chairman, Philips North America. “In fact, Philips strongly supports the enactment into law of the Shaheen-Portman Energy Efficiency bill which would save billions of dollars for the U.S. economy by encouraging adoption of energy-efficient technologies. This bipartisan effort is a model for how business and government can work together to do what’s right for the environment and business.”
Listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Supersector and on Corporate Knights 2013 ‘Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World’ List, Philips’ commitment to sustainability is recognized globally. Philips today further strengthened its commitment by announcing a new partnership with the World Resources Institute (WRI) to support research that ensures smart investments in renewable energy and energy efficient technologies are part of a clean and efficient future.
“We urgently need to ramp up sustainable solutions to meet the world’s growing energy needs—and our new partnership with Philips can help develop such solutions,” said Andrew Steer, president, World Resources Institute. “Philips is a world-recognized leader on energy efficiency and brings an important and respected voice to this conversation. We look forward to deepening our relationship with Philips to expedite the shift to a more energy efficient and lower-carbon future.”
As part of its role during the conference, Philips will be speaking on the role of standards in driving innovations in energy efficiency, such as the leaps gained in LED lighting launched from the L Prize competition. Follow the conversation and updates from EE Global on Philips Twitter @PhilipsLight and @PhilipsPR (#EEGlobal).
About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2012 sales of EUR 24.8 billion and employs approximately 116,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located atwww.philips.com/newscenter.
1 World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, Urban Population Growth,http://www.who.int/gho/urban_health/situation_trends/urban_population_growth_text/en/
2 World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Transforming the Market: Energy Efficiency in Buildings,http://www.wbcsd.org/transformingthemarketeeb.aspx
3 U.S. Department of Energy Web site: http://energy.gov/articles/winning-light-bulb-potential-save-nation-billions
On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! Starting Today (May 17), Students from 39 Southland High Schools Race Solar-Powered Boats over Three Days at  Metropolitan Water District’s Solar Cup™ in Southwest Riverside County
TEMECULA, Calif.--Metropolitan Water District of Southern California:
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Hundreds of students from 39 Southland high school teams race solar-powered boats they have built and equipped at three-day Solar Cup™. The 11th annual event, sponsored by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and local water agencies, is the nation’s largest solar-powered boat competition. |
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Today, boats go through qualifying inspections on land and water. Saturday, teams will race in 90-minute endurance heats around the 1.6-kilometer course. Sunday, boats sprint at top speeds down 200-meter course, followed by an awards ceremony with each participant receiving an Olympic-style medal. |
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8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday (May 17-19)
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Lake Skinner, Temecula Valley. Take Interstate 15 to Rancho California Road at Temecula, go 10 miles northeast to lake’s main gate, following signs to site. |
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Event features students, many in coordinated team colors, working on, launching and racing solar-powered boats. Competition includes student-produced, 30-second water conservation videos. Media boat is available to take reporters, photographers and television/cable crews out onto lake for close-up footage.
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B-roll footage is available upon request.
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Teams from high schools in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties (see following list).
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a cooperative of 26 cities and water agencies serving nearly 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.
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2013 Solar Cup™ Team List
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City |
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Member Agency Sponsor |
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Co-Sponsor Agency |
| Academia Avance |
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Los Angeles |
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Los Angeles Dept of Water & Power |
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| Anaheim HS |
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Anaheim |
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Anaheim Public Utilities |
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| Applied Technology Center |
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Montebello |
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Central Basin MWD |
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| Arcadia HS |
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Arcadia |
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Upper San Gabriel Valley MWD |
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| Arlington HS |
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Riverside |
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Western MWD |
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Riverside Public Utilities |
| California Academy of Math & Science |
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Carson |
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West Basin MWD |
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| Canyon HS |
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Anaheim |
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Anaheim Public Utilities |
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| Chino HS* |
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Chino |
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Inland Empire Utilities Agency |
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City of Chino |
| Claremont HS |
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Claremont |
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Three Valleys MWD |
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| Compton HS |
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Compton |
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City of Compton |
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| David Gonzales School |
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Calabasas |
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Las Virgenes MWD |
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| Diamond Ranch HS |
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Pomona |
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Three Valleys MWD |
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Walnut Valley Water District & City of Pomona |
| El Monte HS |
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El Monte |
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Upper San Gabriel Valley MWD |
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| Elsinore HS |
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Wildomar |
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Western MWD |
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Elsinore Valley MWD |
| Environmental Charter HS |
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Lawndale |
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West Basin MWD |
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| Firebaugh HS |
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Lynwood |
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Central Basin MWD |
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| Franklin HS |
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Los Angeles |
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Los Angeles Dept of Water & Power |
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| Glendora HS* |
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Glendora |
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Three Valleys MWD |
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| Hemet Unified Team |
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Hemet |
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Eastern MWD |
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Rancho California Water District |
| High Tech High North County |
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San Marcos |
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San Diego County Water Authority |
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| John Muir HS |
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Pasadena |
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Pasadena Water & Power |
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| La Cañada HS |
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La Cañada Flintridge |
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Foothill MWD |
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La Cañada Irrigation District |
| La Puente HS |
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La Puente |
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Upper San Gabriel Valley MWD |
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| Laguna Beach HS |
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Laguna Beach |
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Municipal Water District of Orange County |
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Laguna Beach County Water District |
| Long Beach Poly HS |
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Long Beach |
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Long Beach Water Department |
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| Los Osos HS |
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Rancho Cucamonga |
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Cucamonga Valley Water District |
| Murrieta Mesa HS |
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Murrieta |
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Western MWD |
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Rancho California Water District |
| Norwalk HS |
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Norwalk |
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Central Basin MWD |
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| Nuview / San Jacinto Team |
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San Jacinto |
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Eastern MWD |
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Rancho California Water District |
| Oak Park HS |
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Oak Park |
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Calleguas MWD |
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| Palos Verdes HS |
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Palos Verdes Estates |
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West Basin MWD |
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| Palos Verdes Peninsula HS |
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Rolling Hills Estates |
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West Basin MWD |
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Duarte |
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Upper San Gabriel Valley MWD |
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| Paramount HS West |
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Paramount |
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Central Basin MWD |
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| Perris Union High SD Team |
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Perris |
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Eastern MWD |
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Rancho California Water District |
| San Diego HS |
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San Diego |
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San Diego County Water Authority |
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| Savanna HS |
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Anaheim |
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Anaheim Public Utilities |
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| Temecula Valley Team |
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Temecula |
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Eastern MWD |
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Rancho California Water District |
| Walnut HS |
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Walnut |
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Three Valleys MWD |
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AMARILLO, Texas--The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has awarded a contract to Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. (Siemens) to construct the federal government’s largest wind farm. The Pantex wind farm is expected to save an average of $2.9 million annually over the 20-year contract term. The installation will consist of five 2.3 megawatt turbines located on 1,500 acres of government-owned property east of the Pantex plant in Amarillo. 
Using an Energy Savings Performance Contract, Siemens will provide a turnkey wind farm system that includes a multi-year service, maintenance and warranty agreement. The cost of the project will be funded by the energy savings guaranteed by Siemens and will enable Pantex to meet President Obama’s directive for agencies to meet federal energy mandates as well as supporting the Department of Energy’s renewable energy goals.
The wind farm is expected to generate roughly 47 million kilowatt hours of clean energy annually, which is more than 60 percent of the electricity required annually for the Pantex facility. This is enough electricity to power nearly 3,500 homes and will reduce CO2 emissions by over 35,000 metric tons per year, which equates to removing over 7,200 cars from the road each year or planting over 850,000 trees.
“As a world leader in the wind industry, Siemens will bring reliable, secure, renewable energy to the critical mission at the NNSA Pantex plant,” said Judy Marks, president and CEO of Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. “Mission execution and guaranteed savings are Siemens hallmarks in the federal market and we look forward to delivering both for the NNSA on this landmark project.”
The NNSA was established by Congress in 2000 as a separately organized agency within the U.S. Department of Energy, responsible for the management and security of the nation’s nuclear weapons, nuclear nonproliferation and naval reactor programs.
Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. is a Federally-compliant U.S. organization structured to provide answers for some of the nation’s most challenging issues within the Federal market in infrastructure, energy, industrial services and healthcare. The company is the leading integrator for Siemens’ innovative products, technologies and services to meet the needs of Federal customers. For more information, visit http://www.siemensgovt.com/.
The Siemens Energy Sector is the world’s leading supplier of a broad spectrum of products, services and solutions for power generation in thermal power plants and using renewables, power transmission in grids and for the extraction, processing and transport of oil and gas. In fiscal 2012 (ended September 30), the Energy Sector had revenues of EUR27.5 billion and received new orders totaling approximately EUR26.9 billion and posted a profit of EUR2.2 billion. On September 30, 2012, the Energy Sector had a work force of almost 86,000. Further information is available at: www.siemens.com/energy.
The Siemens Infrastructure & Cities Sector, with approximately 90,000 employees, focuses on sustainable technologies for metropolitan areas and their infrastructures. Its offering includes products, systems and solutions for intelligent traffic management, rail-bound transportation, smart grids, energy efficient buildings, and safety and security. The Sector comprises the divisions Building Technologies, Low and Medium Voltage, Mobility and Logistics, Rail Systems and Smart Grid. For more information, visit http://www.usa.siemens.com/infrastructure-cities.
The Siemens Building Technologies Division is the world leader in the market for safe and secure, energy-efficient and environment-friendly buildings and infrastructures. As technology partner, service provider, system integrator and product vendor, Building Technologies has offerings for safety and security as well as building automation, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and energy management. With around 29,000 employees worldwide, Building Technologies generated revenue of 5.8 billion Euro. For more information, visit www.usa.siemens.com/buildingtechnologies.
In harmony with spring, Kyocera employees plant curtains of foliage at company sites in order to conserve energy, growing morning glory vines and summer vegetables
KYOTO, Japan--As part of its traditional environmental protection and sustainability activities, Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) plants Green  Curtains every spring at its sites in Japan and select Kyocera Group companies in other parts of the world. Through the hot summer, curtains of foliage are grown on trellises in front of office windows and walls at company sites. This not only provides shade but also shields the buildings from heat radiation — decreasing inside room temperatures by approximately 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit*, which contributes to a reduction of energy consumption from air conditioner usage.
Furthermore, Green Curtains not only reduce the creation of, but also absorb CO2 emissions: one square meter of foliage absorbs approximately 7.7 lbs of CO2 per year. In 2012, Green Curtains grown by Kyocera stretched a length of 2,723 ft and an area of 36,780 ft2 — equivalent to the area of 13 tennis courts — helping to meet regional energy saving targets in Japan stemming from nuclear power plant stoppage in the wake of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Since Kyocera first started growing Green Curtains at its Okaya Plant in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano in 2007, the company has expanded this activity to 28 sites in Japan and affiliates overseas including China, Thailand and Brazil. This year, Kyocera will also green its headquarters in Kyoto by growing morning glory vines outside the building and on the third-floor balcony.
On its Website about Green Curtain activities, Kyocera offers a comprehensive outline and explanation about this environmental initiative and encourages individuals and businesses to adopt the practice by publishing photos and illustrations which provide information on the necessary materials, and easily comprehensible instructions for making Green Curtains flourish at the workplace or at home. Furthermore, with the use of trellises, the foliage creates an attractive lush green and flowery decor on building facades, improving not only ecology, but also aesthetics.
Along with morning glory vines and goya, a traditional summer vegetable of the southern Okinawa Prefecture in Japan commonly known as bitter gourd, Kyocera cultivates cucumbers and peas as Green Curtains at its sites. After harvesting, these vegetables become delicious ingredients in special dishes served in employee cafeterias. Eating nutrient-rich bitter gourd helps to prevent fatigue in the hot summer season.
* Source: Japan Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
For further information about the Green Curtain Activities:
http://global.kyocera.com/ecology/greencurtains/index.html
About KYOCERA
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) (http://global.kyocera.com/), the parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of fine ceramics (also known as "advanced ceramics"). By combining these engineered materials with metals and integrating them with other technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of solar power generating systems, mobile phones, printers, copiers, electronic components, semiconductor packages, cutting tools and industrial ceramics. During the year ended March 31, 2013, the company's net sales totaled 1.28 trillion yen (approx. USD13.6 billion). The company is ranked #492 on Forbes magazine's 2013 "Global 2000" listing of the world's largest publicly traded companies.
VIENNA, Va.--Alarm.com, the leading provider of interactive security and connected home services, today announced its acquisition of EnergyHub, an industry leader for demand response and energy efficiency products and services for energy utilities, service providers, and end users. EnergyHub has developed and deployed Mercury, the industry’s most comprehensive software platform for enabling rapid deployment of demand response and energy efficiency programs that combine highly engaging customer applications with robust program management services.
“Alarm.com, along with its Dealer Partners, has established an installed base of over one million connected homes. We are incredibly excited to connect our utility partners with Alarm.com’s Dealer Partners and subscribers. With the full backing of Alarm.com, we are focused on continuing to accelerate our growth.”
EnergyHub will continue to operate as an independent company, led by its founder and President, Seth Frader-Thompson and the existing management team. With a focus on providing its partners and customers with a scalable and secure energy management platform, EnergyHub will continue to expand its customer base and further develop its services platform to meet the growing demands of the market.
Alarm.com CEO Steve Trundle said, “We believe that EnergyHub’s Mercury platform provides the best available solution for powering comprehensive residential demand response and energy efficiency programs. We are pleased to directly support EnergyHub in its mission to deliver innovative solutions to today’s energy and environmental challenges. By working with EnergyHub, we can help make the Mercury platform even more valuable to its partners and customers, while also extending the smart grid to today’s intelligent connected home.”
EnergyHub President Seth Frader-Thompson said, “Alarm.com, along with its Dealer Partners, has established an installed base of over one million connected homes. We are incredibly excited to connect our utility partners with Alarm.com’s Dealer Partners and subscribers. With the full backing of Alarm.com, we are focused on continuing to accelerate our growth.”
About Alarm.com
Founded in 2000, Alarm.com is the industry leading technology provider of connected home solutions. With over one million interactive subscribers, Alarm.com is the largest connected home platform, offering a breadth of services including interactive security, video monitoring, energy management and home automation. From lights, thermostats and locks, to door, window and motion sensors, to garage doors and small appliances, it’s all connected and can be controlled through a single, easy to use app. Alarm.com helps consumers manage the expanding Internet of Things through its in-home communication devices and Cloud Services. Through the application of Big Data to improve the intelligence and performance of the services, Alarm.com is leading the next generation of connected home technology. Alarm.com services are delivered exclusively through a network of thousands of licensed and authorized Dealer Partners. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.alarm.com.
BENNINGTON, N.H. - Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., a family-owned manufacturer of technical/specialty and premium printing and packaging papers, announced today that it has achieved 100 percent carbon neutral production status and can now offer customers and supply chain partners a third-party verified claim that 100 percent of its products are made with Green-e certified, clean renewable electricity.
“We have a longstanding commitment to environmental sustainability,” said Richard Verney, chairman and chief executive officer of Monadnock Paper Mills. “We produce up to 50 percent of our electricity on-site. It is a priority to maximize our own low-impact renewable hydropower generation and to continue reducing emissions associated with our operations.”
Monadnock has significantly reduced energy consumption, resulting in a savings of more than 1 million kWh of electricity per year. Some improvement projects in 2012 include recognizing and implementing efficiencies in manufacturing processes, increasing the efficiency of its largest hydroelectric turbine wheel, upgrading vacuum pumps on the paper machines, recovering dryer condensate and installing an economizer and variable speed drives.
“We did everything we could internally to maximize the efficiency of our hydro facilities, and only then did we start looking at reputable sources for additive renewable energy and carbon offset credits,” said Environmental Manager Michelle Hamm.
After a thorough vetting process, Monadnock purchased Climate Action Reserve Protocol certified Verified Emission Reductions (VERs) to offset emissions associated with its thermal energy generation. It also purchased Green-e certified wind power Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to offset the electricity required to run its facilities.
Last month Monadnock announced that SGS recertified its ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System for an additional three years.
In addition to these third-party verified actions and programs, Monadnock participates voluntarily as an EPA 100 percent Green Power Partner, EPA WasteWise Partner and EPA SmartWay Transport Partner.
About Monadnock Paper Mills
Founded in 1819 and based in Bennington, NH, Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., works with the world’s leading brands to craft and customize environmentally responsible performance papers for commercial printing, packaging and technical applications. Monadnock is committed to responsibe environmental stewardship and maintains that fiber-based alternatives to plastic can be cost-efficient, environmentally sensitive and beautiful. For more information on Monadnock and its products, go to www.mpm.com.
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