Resouce Reduction
Nashville Electric Service
NES celebrated 70 years of service in 2009, providing power to the Nashville, Tennessee area. As part of the company’s commitment to the community, NES has made innovative energy plans and conservation one of its priorities. Background With power expenditures in 2009 exceeding $900 million dollars, NES is exploring efficiency as an alternative to increased - Continue Reading
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Located on the shoreline of the Allegheny River, Pittsburgh’s downtown convention center is a showcase for sustainable architecture. At its grand opening, it was the first LEED certified convention center in the world. Background When architect Rafael Viñoly was commissioned to design Pittsburgh’s new convention center, the project was guided from conception by his goal - Continue Reading
Fort Campbell Army Base
Fort Campbell covers over 105,000 acres, straddling the Northern border between Tennessee and Kentucky. The fort supports the 3rd largest military population in the Army and has major logistics needs for new and existing buildings. Background: Prior to Wilmot Inc.’s involvement, all of Fort Campbell’s C&D waste was comingled and sent to area landfills. The - Continue Reading
Greening Public Housing
On February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Provisions included funding to help create healthy living environments and promote sustainability in public housing projects. Background Through ARRA grants, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to sponsoring and showcasing pilot projects that lower utility costs and conserve - Continue Reading
