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Energy Stars and Green Giants
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Additional Resources
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Research and review more details about what HUD and other federal government agencies have available to further energy awareness
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Newsflash!!
We have a new name: Public Housing Environmental and Conservation
Clearinghouse We are pleased to announce the new Public Housing Environment
and Conservation Clearinghouse. The Department’s new Environmental website is
being expanded to provide you with even more information and services that encompass
all Green conservation efforts. The Clearinghouse
is here to help you learn more about topics such as water, energy and environmental
saving technologies, approaches for managing utilities, preventative maintenance
and electricity deregulation. In
The News Read about the latest environmental topics that have impacted
the Public and Indian Housing industry. ![[Image - Apartment]](images/apartment.jpg) Energy
Conservation
Energy Benchmarking will allow Public Housing Authorities
(PHAs) and HUD to assess each project’s energy consumption without rigorous or
costly evaluations.
![[Image - Mattress]](images/mattress.jpg) Integrated
Pest Management
Bed bugs are in bedrooms, hotel rooms, dorm rooms -
but they may also be lurking in mattresses you buy at the store.
Water
Conservation
![[Image - Water Droplet]](images/waterdrop.jpg)
Water conservation benchmarking is a very useful starting point for PHAs to target
water saving opportunities and can help PHAs overall asset management strategy.
![[Image - AC Unit]](images/acunit.jpg)
Operations & Maintenance
O&M includes all aspects
of running a building over the course of its useful life. Because of the far-reaching
nature of O&M, a well designed and properly executed program is critical to the
overall success.
![[Image - Eco friendly person with suitcase]](images/greenguy.jpg)
PIH Green Initiative
The PIH Green Initiative
is about spotlighting the latest topics related to the environmental movement
known as “Going Green” This month’s article is about Green Collar Jobs.
![[Image - Lead Paint]](images/leadpaint.jpg)
Hazardous Materials
Lead Threat Thrives: Years
after poisoning, a Queensbury family still fearing its effects.
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