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July 17, 2008, 11:21 AM ET
Shop Talk: Green (Money) in Washington and Green Plans Elsewhere
Spending Going North in Northwest: The Associated Press says that Washington universities are planning for growth, despite a slowing economy, and will go to the state legislature to ask for money. Much of the money the University of Washington will request will go toward salaries for faculty members, but a significant chunk will cover construction projects. “The University of Washington’s proposed capital projects request totals more than $281-million for the biennium, including $57.5-million for the first phase of construction of a Molecular Engineering Building, $52-million to restore Denny Hall, $42.8-million to restore Balmer Hall and $54-million for construction on the Tacoma campus,” reports Donna Gordon Blankinship. Washington State University is planning requests for a new veterinary facility, a technology building, and a life-sciences renovation. Western Washington University and Central Washington University also plan to ask for money.
Green plans: The Providence Journal features a round-up of green buildings that are “sprouting” in Rhode Island, at the University of Rhode Island, Brown University, Johnson & Wales University, Roger Williams University, and other institutions. The story notes that Rhode Island is one of the few states that has not yet established a chapter for the U.S. Green Building Council.
Meanwhile, the University of Louisville is planning an energy audit that will save the university $33-million by 2020. Siemens, which is conducting the audit, plans to trim 30 percent from the university’s $13.8-million annual energy bill.
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