There is clearly a difference in the country as many states and
cities have become more committed to implementing green initiatives that can
effectively improve the environment and local communities. Destiny USA in Syracuse,
Eco-friendly buses in Oakland, and underwater turbines in New York City
and other cities around the country have benefiting by adopting green
innovations in their daily operations and major infrastructures.
The green initiative to incorporate more hydrogen
fuel-cell buses is paving the way for a very
bright future in the city of Oakland. These 40-foot premium quality buses
cruise the streets of Berkeley, Oakland and other cities in the East Bay area.
The city hopes that these $2 billion buses become less expensive as they become
the norm in other major cities across the country. Oakland first started using
hydrogen buses back in 2005. The types of buses have much smaller impact on the
environment than the average diesel buses that emits around 130 tons of carbon
dioxide every year.
Developing an enhanced commissioning initiative was very effective
in helping Destiny
USA, a huge entertainment source in Syracuse, NY, decrease the amount
of energy consumed in running vital systems. In turn, this green initiative was
effective in creating more efficient systems that functioned properly. The primary
objective of this green program was to eliminate or minimize any deficiencies
in the electrical, mechanical or plumbing systems throughout the area.
Rainwater harvest, lighting, heating and cooling systems were the main
beneficiaries of this green initiative implemented in Destiny USA. There was
also an initiative to bolster the innovative wastewater technology. Destiny USA
was able to earn exemplary LEED credits due to the impressive performance of
the rainwater harvest system. The low flow shower and bathroom fixtures also
contributed to exemplary LEED accreditation that Destiny USA received. This
initiative helps the wastewater treatment facility during a storm, and
alleviates the burden of supply on the city. The entire initiative is geared
towards helping Destiny USA make more efficient use of its current water
supply.
New York city is actually the most energy efficient metropolis in
the entire world. The average person living in the New York area consumes about
50 percent of the energy that someone living in San Francisco uses. New York’s
highly efficient green initiatives are some of the main proponents behind this
differential between the East and West Coast. New York City uses underwater
turbines to generate 10 megawatts of power, which
helps power approximately 8,000 homes.
Oakland, Syracuse, NYC, and other cities around America will
continue to find ways to reduce costs and spur growth by implementing different
types of green initiatives. Many consumers are beginning to follow suite and
apply a green approach to their own daily routines.
Specially thank to Cliff Barre (Author of this article) and feel free to visit his blog http://responsible-tourists.blogspot.com/
