Travelrific® Travel Journal
Picture postcards in prose.™ Check out the blogroll on the front page for official merchandise and other resources!Archive for December, 2007
Jersey Building is First to Go Net Zero
By Linda Tancs
A nondescript warehouse in Branchburg, New Jersey enjoys the distinction of being the first “net zero electric” facility in the U.S. A net zero electric facility produces more electricity than it consumes. The Branchburg facility, owned by Ferreira Construction, accomplishes this feat through over 1200 rooftop solar panels that heat the tap water and a series of hoses under the floors that circulate the water. It seems only fitting that a construction company should lead the charge in sustainable building practices. Statistics put the market in green building products and services at $12 billion this year. Consider the advantages. In addition to energy conservation and environmental stewardship, going green could provide tax incentives for suppliers and other municipal benefits for the building’s owner.
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Alpine Delights
By Linda Tancs
In the latest edition of Travelrific® Travel Show, the topic is Switzerland. Switzerland is a study in contrasts, from waterfalls and glaciers in the valleys of the Alps to the Mediterranean climate of its subtropical resorts in the south. Discover Switzerland’s alpine delights at www.travelrificradio.com.
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