Telluride House is improving its environmental performance. Last year, we switched over to fluorescent bulbs and started composting in a clean, efficient manner. This year, “EnviroCom” is coordinating with a new Green Committee that has the same mission across the Association. We’ll bring in an energy auditor early this week, and we’ll work on material ways to implement recommendations, some of which may involve structural improvements. In the meantime, we’re thinking of smaller things that will be socially, environmentally, and fiscally sound and efficient. The committee kicked a few ideas around last week and will be canvassing Housemembers for their input, as well as encouraging each other to become more mindful about stewardship and habits of use. The energy audit will certainly add new priorities: this is an old house, and despite ongoing renovations, a lot remains to be upgraded.
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This post was written by JimH on September 20, 2008