Spotlight Participant: Evolu-Tech

Evolu-tech is a manufacturer of ecological water treatment systems for building mechanics and water recycling.  A Catalytic Water Treatment (CWT) , “a green building solution” for all HVAC applications and manufacturing processes, such as: Heat Exchangers, Hot Water Boilers, Water Distillers, Commercial Water Heaters, Cooling towers, Plastic Extruders and Molding Equipment, Evaporative Condensers, Metal Extrusion Equipment, Air Washers , Humidifiers, etc.

For more information, click here or visit www.evolu-tech.ca

Local Goverments Granted New Funding Opportunities for Environmental Projects and Initiatives

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides myriad opportunities for environmental funding for local governments including Energy Efficiency and Community Block Grants, the State Energy Program, Weatherization Assistance Program, EPA Diesel Emission Reduction Act Grants, Alternative Fueled Vehicles Pilot Grant Program (DOE Clean Cities Program), Transportation Electrification, and Clean Water and River Restoration Funding. The City of Atlanta has been allocated $6 million and is currently determining how this funding will be optimally directed and utilized.

More information on these programs, latest updates on the economic stimulus package, and tips on accessing funding can be found at:

• http://www.icleiusa.org/
• www.recovery.org

“Landfill Cap with Flexible Solar Cover- Innovative green venture turns landfill into energy park.”-- MSW Management, April 11, 2009

Republic Services, Inc. today embarked on an innovative new venture to greatly increase renewable energy output at its landfills. The company combined a first-of-its-kind solar technology with an existing biogas-to-energy system to turn its Tessman Road Landfill in San Antonio, Texas into a sustainable energy park.

LINKS:
>> www.mswmanagement.com/the-latest/solar-landfill-cap.aspx
>> www.fhsanantonio.com/video/republic/
>> www.republicservices.com

Recent Spotlight Participants

Atlanta is pleased to meet BRE Ltd. The BRE Trust Companies, BRE and BRE Global, are world leading research, consultancy, training, testing and certification organizations delivering sustainability and innovation across the built environment and beyond.
Please visit their website at: http://www.bre.co.uk/