New York Governor's Mansion Goes Green
"Silda Wall Spitzer, ... wants to turn the governor's mansion ... into a modern model of energy efficiency ... “Greening the Mansion” will cut its electrical energy consumption by 50% and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by half.
Highlights include:
* solar panels
* a fuel cell to replace back up dielsel powered generator
* energy efficient appliances
Via: TreeHugger.com Link
Other components of the green makeover include:
* ecologically sound maintenance products and practices
* hybrid electric vehicles, electric lawn mowers and lawn maintenance equipment
* using locally grown and organic food where possible
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