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American Standard to sponsor Green Building education program
PISCATAWAY, N.J.— The Green Building Program, a new and unique K–12 curriculum that teaches students about sustainable building, ecology and the environment, has been launched through a partnership between American Standard Brands and the Green Education Foundation (GEF). This K–12 curriculum allows
students to use their school as a teaching tool to learn first-hand about green building attributes and benefits. Students will be provided with the educational resources
AMBLER, PA.— Bradford White has recently opened a new 24/7 warranty and technical service support center at its Middleville, Mich., manufacturing facility.
necessary to understand, identify and improve environmental inefficiencies within their own school buildings. Their work, in turn, will create a healthier environment, both inside the school and out, and will help reduce operating costs for their schools well into the future. American Standard has provided
$300,000 to help fund the Green Building Program, assisting GEF in its development of an engaging, hands-on curriculum around water saving best practices and strategies for use in school and at home.
Bradford White opens 24/7 call center The new center will operate 24
hours a day, seven days a week and is fully staffed with both warranty specialists and technical service experts.
Panasonic partners with PUNCHouse Project 234
SECAUCUS, N.J. — Panasonic Home & Environment Company announced their participation in PUNCHouse Project 234, the first energy-neutral home built in Santa Monica, Calif. The net-zero home is owned by television journalist Lisa Ling and her husband, Dr. Paul Song. Panasonic, selected as a partner for the project, provided nine energy-efficient ventilation fans to enhance the health and sustainability of the new home. The 3,800-square-foot
PUNCHouse Project 234 is striving for LEED for Homes Platinum certification using a tight net-zero energy building system and natural resources to significantly increase the home’s energy efficiency.
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