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Seattle Business Magazine’s Green Washington Awards
MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions is a Presenting Sponsor of the Green Washington Awards this coming Thursday evening. Seattle Business magazine’s Green Washington Awards program recognizes companies and individuals who hold our planet and its longevity in the highest regard and who are leading the way in sustainability and green business practices. The judges have convened, adjudicated ...
City says most building managers are reporting energy benchmarks
October 24, 2012 By NAT LEVY Journal Staff Reporter The city says more than half of the eligible buildings have complied with its new energy benchmarking program, which requires all buildings greater than 20,000 square feet to report their energy usage online. Building managers must collect data such as the number of employees, type of ...
Seattle promotes innovation in achieving energy efficiency
October 12, 3:40 PM Seattle promotes innovation in achieving energy efficiency http://mayormcginn.seattle.gov/seattle-promotes-innovation-in-achieving-energy-efficiency/ Today, Mayor McGinn announced an innovative approach to helping commercial electric utility customers achieve energy savings. The Mayor announced a three- year pilot project that will test an energy conservation concept known as “pay for performance.” Northwest Energy Efficiency Council Executive Director Stan ...
You don’t need new windows to save energy and money
You don’t need new windows to save energy and money Posted on October 18, 2012 The following post is by Brad Kahn: It’s a question many owners of older homes have asked: Should I replace my single-pane windows or refurbish them? With a torrent of direct mail selling new windows, many people are led to ...
November 2012 Membership Meeting: A Contractor’s M/W/DBE Toolkit
When: Monday, November 12, 2012 5:00 pm – Arrival & Professional Networking 5:30 pm – Welcome & Introductions 6:00 pm – Guest Speakers 7:30 pm – Adjournment Where: Master Builders Association of King & Snohomish Counties 335 116th Avenue SE Bellevue, WA 98004 Phone: (425) 451-7920 Cost: Admittance fee includes food and beverages. If you prefer a vegetarian meal, ...