Tag: net zero

The Surprising Connection Between Cholesterol and Electricity—and What It Means for Facilities

By Boaz Ur, Nostromo Energy Apr 20, 2023 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Apr 20, 2023

For many people, the term “cholesterol” is associated with serious health issues such as heart problems, clogging of the arteries, and stroke. But doctors will tell you that not all cholesterol is created equal. HDL, high-density lipoprotein, is considered by doctors today to be “good” cholesterol, while LDL, low-density lipoprotein, is “bad.” It took doctors […]

Cintas Makes Major Switch to LEDs on ‘Path to Net Zero’

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 14, 2023 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Mar 14, 2023

Cintas Corp. is nearing completion of a multi-year, company-wide LED lighting transition project to help reduce facility-focused energy use and support the company along its “Path to Net Zero,” a major part of Cintas’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. Headquartered in Cincinnati, the Fortune 500 company provides a wide range of products and services […]

‘Best of Green Schools’ Awardees, Class of 2023

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 3, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Mar 3, 2023

The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council, in collaboration with the Green Schools National Network, has announced the recipients of the 2023 Best of Green Schools Awards. The awards celebrate the leaders—individuals, schools, campuses, and organizations—advancing the groups’ shared vision of green schools. “This year’s awardees represent the leading edge of a movement to […]