November 17, 2008
U.S. Army Releases First Sustainability Report – Big Move To LEED Standards
The U.S. Army released a 2007 Sustainability Report (PDF) and reported that in FY 2007, 301 of new Army military construction projects, or 78 percent of projects, were designed to LEED standards. The Army also reported an 8.4 percent reduction in energy use intensity in facilities from FY 2004.
From FY 2004 to FY 2007, the Army reported a 5 percent reduction in solid waste and construction and demolition debris generated. It also reduced Army facility water use by 32 percent.
However, during the same period, the Army reported a 35 percent increase in Hazardous Waste (HW) generation,….
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