Meeting a need in the marketplace for information on how to operate a sustainable facility and reduce carbon emissions, the Green Facilities Handbook clearly explains why green business is good business and delineates practical strategies to green your operations in energy and management. The book explores issues in the greening of a facility, including janitorial considerations, fuel choices for fleets, and recycling. Additional information is provided on carbon reduction terminology, monitoring and reporting, and carbon trading as well as offset strategies. Special bonus chapters include valuable information on financing and procedures for “green” marketing.
Foreword
PART I : OPPORTUNITIES TO "GREEN" YOUR BUSINESS
Chapter 1 : Easy Way to "Green" a Business
Chapter 2 : Green Certification Checklist
Chapter 3 : Energy Conservation & Audits
Chapter 4 : How to Implement a Solar Photovoltaic Project
Chapter 5 : Green Transportation
Chapter 6 : Water Efficiency Measures
Chapter 7 : Sustainable Development & Green Landscaping
Chapter 8 : Recycling Guide
Chapter 9 : Green Cleaning
PART II : GETTING PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED
Chapter 10 : Financing Projects & Avoiding Delays
Chapter 11 : Get solar on Your Roof for Free: The Power Purchase Agreement
Chapter 12 : Key Tips for Solar Projects from the Solar Energy Power Association
Chapter 13 : How Green Projects Affect Stock Prices
Chapter 14 : Overcoming the Barriers that Delay "Good" Projects
Index
