Tree Planting to Save Energy - Western Resource Advocates:
Designing Community Tree Planting Programs for Energy Conservation
Energy savings can grow in your yard! A report by Western Resource Advocates explores the substantial energy savings that can be reaped, and the increased quality of life obtained, by planting shade trees to shelter houses from summer heat. Through coordinated urban treeplanting programs, electrical utilities can benefit from substantial reductions in electricity demand, especially from mid-day peak loads. This report demonstrates that tree planting can be a very viable tool for reducing electricity demand.
The report, 'Phoenix Green: Designing a Community Tree Planting Program for Phoenix, Arizona' lays out how southwestern cities can design a tree planting program that can effectively cut domestic and industrial cooling costs. The benefits are extensive and the costs reasonable to implement such a plan.
As unshaded and paved surfaces proliferate in fast growing southwestern cities, a phenomenon called the 'urban heat island effect' is creating climates in cities that are even hotter than the surrounding deserts. Trees are an efficient method of mitigating the urban heating effect. At present, Phoenix has less than an estimated 13% vegetative coverage of any type, when 25% coverage of trees is deemed healthy for a southwestern city. Among the benefits of tree planting are:
- Estimated electricty savings per year per mature tree shading sun-struck side of house = 214 kWh
- 3 mature tress would reduce a house’s electricity consumption by about 4.6% per year
- For each 10,000 shade trees planted, CO2 emissions from power plants would decline by 15,000 metric tons over a 30 year period
- Shade trees are cost effective energy efficiency measures (costs of shade tree program are less than utility costs for generating electricity).
Showing posts with label energy reduction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label energy reduction. Show all posts
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
New report outlines energy savings of shade trees, calls for 100,000 new trees on residential properties in the next decade; Phoenix, AZ
Lawn & Landscape Magazine : News New report outlines energy savings of shade trees:
Planting shade trees around homes and buildings is more than just an aesthetic consideration, it is an effective way to reduce energy bills, too, according to a new report by Western Resource Advocates.
The conservation group’s report, “Phoenix Green: Designing a Community Tree Planting Program for Phoenix, Arizona,” provides a blueprint for how communities can establish, fund and manage tree planting programs to reduce electricity consumption. The report draws on the experience of two dozen community tree planting organizations around the country.
“A large-scale tree-planting program in Phoenix would provide enormous benefits, including reducing electricity demand for air conditioning by providing shade to homes and businesses,” said David Berry, the report author and chief of policy analysis for Western Resource Advocates. “To shade Phoenix effectively and in an expeditious manner, we need to plant at least 10,000 residential shade trees per year over the next 10 years.”
Planting shade trees around homes and buildings is more than just an aesthetic consideration, it is an effective way to reduce energy bills, too, according to a new report by Western Resource Advocates.
The conservation group’s report, “Phoenix Green: Designing a Community Tree Planting Program for Phoenix, Arizona,” provides a blueprint for how communities can establish, fund and manage tree planting programs to reduce electricity consumption. The report draws on the experience of two dozen community tree planting organizations around the country.
“A large-scale tree-planting program in Phoenix would provide enormous benefits, including reducing electricity demand for air conditioning by providing shade to homes and businesses,” said David Berry, the report author and chief of policy analysis for Western Resource Advocates. “To shade Phoenix effectively and in an expeditious manner, we need to plant at least 10,000 residential shade trees per year over the next 10 years.”
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Montgomery County RainScapes program offers rebates of up to $600 for Urban Tree Canopy as stormwater and energy reduction practice on residential and commercial properties; Montgomery County, MD
Montgomery County Rainscapes program
The mission of the RainScapes Program is to promote sustainable stormwater management practices throughout Montgomery County that support the County's water quality and runoff reduction requirements for its NPDES MS 4 Permit
Why are only certain watersheds eligible for the Urban Tree Rebate?
The watersheds named in the Urban Tree Rebate are those which have lost a significant portion of their Urban Tree Canopy. This rebate is to encourage tree planting in those areas and tree placement on the property should be done to provide shading of impervious surfaces and Heating/ cooling units.
The mission of the RainScapes Program is to promote sustainable stormwater management practices throughout Montgomery County that support the County's water quality and runoff reduction requirements for its NPDES MS 4 Permit
Why are only certain watersheds eligible for the Urban Tree Rebate?
The watersheds named in the Urban Tree Rebate are those which have lost a significant portion of their Urban Tree Canopy. This rebate is to encourage tree planting in those areas and tree placement on the property should be done to provide shading of impervious surfaces and Heating/ cooling units.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Cambridge Climate Congress - are plans aspirational abstractions or actual? Cambridge, MA
Guest commentary: Defining green in Cambridge - Cambridge, Massachusetts - Cambridge Chronicle:
Here are a few items pulled from the 2002 report that seem to lack follow-through.
Optimize building design and the use of vegetation to shade buildings and reduce the urban heat island effect. Use geographic information systems to map the city’s tree canopy coverage and assess the environmental services provided by the urban forest; maximize the tree canopy cover, particularly over parking lots and air-conditioning units; install roofs with high reflectance or “green” landscaped roofs; incorporate reflectance and shading standards in designs for parking lots and building construction.
I know of no green roofs that have been created in response to this plan, and the city seems not to do a good job or maintaining or replacing its trees.
Promote Transit Improvements. Support extension of the Green Line, acquisition of alternative fuel buses, and plans for the Urban Ring.
To date, I have only seen one Green Line Extension meeting at which our city had official representation.
Here are a few items pulled from the 2002 report that seem to lack follow-through.
Optimize building design and the use of vegetation to shade buildings and reduce the urban heat island effect. Use geographic information systems to map the city’s tree canopy coverage and assess the environmental services provided by the urban forest; maximize the tree canopy cover, particularly over parking lots and air-conditioning units; install roofs with high reflectance or “green” landscaped roofs; incorporate reflectance and shading standards in designs for parking lots and building construction.
I know of no green roofs that have been created in response to this plan, and the city seems not to do a good job or maintaining or replacing its trees.
Promote Transit Improvements. Support extension of the Green Line, acquisition of alternative fuel buses, and plans for the Urban Ring.
To date, I have only seen one Green Line Extension meeting at which our city had official representation.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Mature tree canopy - great for reducing energy expenditures, not so great for federal tax credits for energy efficiency upgrades; USA
Need tax credits this year? Check out energy efficient home upgrades - Green House - USATODAY.com: Alas, since most of the federal credits are for existing homes, I looked at the ones for solar, wind, geothermal and fuel cells. Because our street's tree canopy makes our lot so shady, solar isn't viable. It's not windy, so a turbine makes no sense.
I focused on geothermal heating/cooling and got multiple bids, which were extremely expensive -- about $65,000. I'm convinced the contractors jacked up their prices to account for the tax credit I'd get. Bottom line: Since we're building a well-insulated house, we couldn't justify the cost. Based on our energy modeling, the payback period would probably be 20 years or more. We'll use a very high-efficiency conventional gas furnace.
So for my new ultra-efficient home, which I expect will get the top rating from the U.S. Green Building Council and the National Association of Home Builders, the amount I'll get in federal energy-efficiency tax credits: Zero.
I focused on geothermal heating/cooling and got multiple bids, which were extremely expensive -- about $65,000. I'm convinced the contractors jacked up their prices to account for the tax credit I'd get. Bottom line: Since we're building a well-insulated house, we couldn't justify the cost. Based on our energy modeling, the payback period would probably be 20 years or more. We'll use a very high-efficiency conventional gas furnace.
So for my new ultra-efficient home, which I expect will get the top rating from the U.S. Green Building Council and the National Association of Home Builders, the amount I'll get in federal energy-efficiency tax credits: Zero.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Cambridge Climate Protection Plan may not be following up on UTC-related items; Cambridge, MA
Cambridge Climate Congress at City Hall Cambridge Community Television:
Here are a few items I have pulled out of the 2002 report that seem to lack follow-through.
Optimize building design and the use of vegetation to shade buildings and reduce the urban heat island effect. Use geographic information systems to map the city’s tree canopy coverage and assess the environmental services provided by the urban forest; maximize the tree canopy cover, particularly over parking lots and air-conditioning units; install roofs with high reflectance or “green” landscaped roofs; incorporate reflectance and shading standards in designs for parking lots and building construction.
Here are a few items I have pulled out of the 2002 report that seem to lack follow-through.
Optimize building design and the use of vegetation to shade buildings and reduce the urban heat island effect. Use geographic information systems to map the city’s tree canopy coverage and assess the environmental services provided by the urban forest; maximize the tree canopy cover, particularly over parking lots and air-conditioning units; install roofs with high reflectance or “green” landscaped roofs; incorporate reflectance and shading standards in designs for parking lots and building construction.
Friday, December 11, 2009
ARC honors Roswell for green efforts including tree planting for demand-side energy reduction; Atlanta, GA
ARC honors Roswell for green efforts ajc.com:
This month, Roswell became the first municipality in the metro area certified under the ARC’s Green Communities Program on the Silver Level. The ARC launched the program last year to improve environmental stewardship.
The ARC said Roswell improved energy performance through various efforts, such as replacing traffic signals and school zone flashers with LED bulbs and using solar-power lighting at a dog park.
The city also created a public-private Tree Planting Partnership to improve the tree canopy; it has resulted in the planting of 788 hardwoods and 3,838 shrubs and flowers.
This month, Roswell became the first municipality in the metro area certified under the ARC’s Green Communities Program on the Silver Level. The ARC launched the program last year to improve environmental stewardship.
The ARC said Roswell improved energy performance through various efforts, such as replacing traffic signals and school zone flashers with LED bulbs and using solar-power lighting at a dog park.
The city also created a public-private Tree Planting Partnership to improve the tree canopy; it has resulted in the planting of 788 hardwoods and 3,838 shrubs and flowers.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Transforming Miami in Eight Easy Steps-UTC goal seen as one of Miami's key steps to addressing climate change; Miami, FL
Transforming Miami in Eight Easy Steps:
Dear Mayor Diaz: Heading to Copenhagen this year for the most important climate change summit ever? As the former head of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, your participation is crucial. We Americans are primarily urban creatures, and our cities are where the battle over energy use will be won or lost.
Dear Mayor Diaz: Heading to Copenhagen this year for the most important climate change summit ever? As the former head of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, your participation is crucial. We Americans are primarily urban creatures, and our cities are where the battle over energy use will be won or lost.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Free SMUD trees support the 5 million tree campaign; Sacramento, CA
Sacramento Press / Free SMUD trees support the 5 million tree campaign:
Tree clean our air and water, store carbon in their trunks, create habitat for wildlife, reduce air pollution, increase property values, and provide countless other benefits. The Sacramento Tree Foundation works to leverage all of the benefits that trees provide to create healthy and sustainable communities through building the best urban forest in the Sacramento region. A major keystone in building the best urban forest is the Greenprint initiative, a multi-decade regional framework created to meet Sacramento's sustainability and livability goals by expanding urban forests and optimizing the benefits of tree canopies. Greenprint partners, comprised of 22 cities and 6 counties, have agreed to double their tree canopy over the next 40 years. In order to achieve this goal, we need to plant 5 million new trees by the year 2025.
Tree clean our air and water, store carbon in their trunks, create habitat for wildlife, reduce air pollution, increase property values, and provide countless other benefits. The Sacramento Tree Foundation works to leverage all of the benefits that trees provide to create healthy and sustainable communities through building the best urban forest in the Sacramento region. A major keystone in building the best urban forest is the Greenprint initiative, a multi-decade regional framework created to meet Sacramento's sustainability and livability goals by expanding urban forests and optimizing the benefits of tree canopies. Greenprint partners, comprised of 22 cities and 6 counties, have agreed to double their tree canopy over the next 40 years. In order to achieve this goal, we need to plant 5 million new trees by the year 2025.
Downtown tree canopy a sustainability feature of infill development; Sacramento, CA
Urban infill on a micro scale : HousingStorm.com Honest Local Real Estate:
Made up of nine urban dwellings, 9 on F features two traditionally styled tri-level homes facing the street, four courtyard “soft loft” rowhouses, and three decidedly urban alley units tucked neatly in the rear (definitely a happier backyard discovery than the home across the street—occupied at one point by the infamous Dorothea Puente—is known for). All nine homes were crafted with sustainability in mind and several of the units include solar (the street-facing homes don’t include solar, largely because they’re directly under Downtown’s famous tree canopy—itself an energy-saving feature because of the reduced cooling costs in the summer).
Made up of nine urban dwellings, 9 on F features two traditionally styled tri-level homes facing the street, four courtyard “soft loft” rowhouses, and three decidedly urban alley units tucked neatly in the rear (definitely a happier backyard discovery than the home across the street—occupied at one point by the infamous Dorothea Puente—is known for). All nine homes were crafted with sustainability in mind and several of the units include solar (the street-facing homes don’t include solar, largely because they’re directly under Downtown’s famous tree canopy—itself an energy-saving feature because of the reduced cooling costs in the summer).
Friday, September 4, 2009
Utility-funded, NGO administered tree planting program seeks to reduce demand side electric use; Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Daily Exchange:
Pilot project brings shade to homes in Waterloo and Kitchener
Waterloo - This fall, a new pilot project will provide the residents of Kitchener and Waterloo with an exclusive chance to save money, conserve energy and help the environment all at the same time. Modeled after a program that has brought over 13,000 residential trees to the Greater Toronto Area since 1996, the project invites homeowners to visit local nurseries, where they will receive a rebate on purchases of Southern Ontario’s beautiful native trees and shrubs.
The project, aptly named the “Cool Communities Residential Shade Tree Planting Program”, is aimed at encouraging homeowners to plant trees for energy conservation. Cooling homes through shading has significant long-term potential to reduce peak energy demand in Ontario. Shade trees planted on the southern and western sides of a home can save 25–40%, and reduce peak energy demand in summer by up to 30%, according to a study by the University of California Berkeley. By planting a tree, homeowners also improve their neighbourhoods by cleaning the air, decreasing pollution, attracting pollinators, and increasing biodiversity.
Pilot project brings shade to homes in Waterloo and Kitchener
Waterloo - This fall, a new pilot project will provide the residents of Kitchener and Waterloo with an exclusive chance to save money, conserve energy and help the environment all at the same time. Modeled after a program that has brought over 13,000 residential trees to the Greater Toronto Area since 1996, the project invites homeowners to visit local nurseries, where they will receive a rebate on purchases of Southern Ontario’s beautiful native trees and shrubs.
The project, aptly named the “Cool Communities Residential Shade Tree Planting Program”, is aimed at encouraging homeowners to plant trees for energy conservation. Cooling homes through shading has significant long-term potential to reduce peak energy demand in Ontario. Shade trees planted on the southern and western sides of a home can save 25–40%, and reduce peak energy demand in summer by up to 30%, according to a study by the University of California Berkeley. By planting a tree, homeowners also improve their neighbourhoods by cleaning the air, decreasing pollution, attracting pollinators, and increasing biodiversity.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Baltimore City and Constellation Energy team up to put $500,000 into initiatives to reduce energy use and increase UTC; Baltimore, MD
Maryland Daily Record
Baltimore City launches neighborhood energy-saving pilot
DANIELLE ULMAN
Daily Record Business Writer
August 12, 2009 2:17 PM
Mayor Sheila Dixon urged Baltimore neighborhood leaders to get out the word about energy conservation Wednesday with the launch of a pilot program encouraging households to trim power use.
The Baltimore Neighborhood Energy Challenge will run as a pilot for nine months in nine Baltimore communities, spreading the word about energy efficiency through neighbor-to-neighbor contact, in partnership with the Baltimore Community Foundation, an organization that helps businesses and donors plan charitable work.
The program’s goal is to reduce electricity use and cut greenhouse gas emissions in the city 15 percent by 2015, similar to the state’s EmPower Maryland goals. If the program is successful, Baltimore will roll out a citywide plan next year, said Sarah Zaleski, the city’s sustainability coordinator.
Baltimore will fund the project, which Zaleski said will cost $300,000, through donations from Constellation Energy Group Inc., other foundations and federal stimulus money. Constellation’s $500,000 gift will be invested in two areas — $200,000 will go to the energy challenge and $300,000 to help reach a goal set in the Baltimore Sustainability Plan to double the city’s tree canopy over the next 30 years, she said.
Baltimore City launches neighborhood energy-saving pilot
DANIELLE ULMAN
Daily Record Business Writer
August 12, 2009 2:17 PM
Mayor Sheila Dixon urged Baltimore neighborhood leaders to get out the word about energy conservation Wednesday with the launch of a pilot program encouraging households to trim power use.
The Baltimore Neighborhood Energy Challenge will run as a pilot for nine months in nine Baltimore communities, spreading the word about energy efficiency through neighbor-to-neighbor contact, in partnership with the Baltimore Community Foundation, an organization that helps businesses and donors plan charitable work.
The program’s goal is to reduce electricity use and cut greenhouse gas emissions in the city 15 percent by 2015, similar to the state’s EmPower Maryland goals. If the program is successful, Baltimore will roll out a citywide plan next year, said Sarah Zaleski, the city’s sustainability coordinator.
Baltimore will fund the project, which Zaleski said will cost $300,000, through donations from Constellation Energy Group Inc., other foundations and federal stimulus money. Constellation’s $500,000 gift will be invested in two areas — $200,000 will go to the energy challenge and $300,000 to help reach a goal set in the Baltimore Sustainability Plan to double the city’s tree canopy over the next 30 years, she said.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Program extols energy savings, other benefits of tree planting; Sarasota, FL
Programs promote the planting of trees | HeraldTribune.com | Sarasota Florida | Southwest Florida's Information Leader
By PATRICIA PORCHEY Sarasota Co. Horticulturist
Published: Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 1:00 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 2:14 p.m.
During these hot, muggy summer days, we tend to gravitate to that picnic table under a tree's canopy, or park in a shady space. We know that the temperature will be much lower in the shade of a tree compared to open spaces. Trees shading your home can translate into energy savings.
By PATRICIA PORCHEY Sarasota Co. Horticulturist
Published: Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 1:00 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 2:14 p.m.
During these hot, muggy summer days, we tend to gravitate to that picnic table under a tree's canopy, or park in a shady space. We know that the temperature will be much lower in the shade of a tree compared to open spaces. Trees shading your home can translate into energy savings.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
"Going green" has some N.J. residents seeing red; Hamilton, NJ
"Going green" has some N.J. residents seeing red | 6abc.com Green Living - 6/01/09 - Philadelphia News - 6abc.com
HAMILTON TWP., N.J. - June 1, 2009 (WPVI) -- Planting shade trees has led to anger, protest and one arrest in Hamilton Twp.
"I said I don't want any and I wound up with two," said James Lombardi.
Lombardo is one of many township residents upset with the state for planting shade trees on their streets even though they don't want them.
"It uproots the sidewalk and everything else, and then you're responsible for it," said Lombardo. "They're telling me I'm not, but they won't put it in writing. I just don't want it. I should have the option of [not] having a tree there."
About 300 trees have been planted as part of a Department of Environmental Protection community forestry project to build up the tree canopy in developed areas.
But along Elmore Avenue, residents like Mary Kate Cammarata are worried not just about raking leaves, but what tree roots could do if they grow into the underground pipes.
"God forbid if anything happens with my water or gas line," she said. "I'm responsible for it? They're not going to come fix it. Or what if my sidewalk lifts?"
HAMILTON TWP., N.J. - June 1, 2009 (WPVI) -- Planting shade trees has led to anger, protest and one arrest in Hamilton Twp.
"I said I don't want any and I wound up with two," said James Lombardi.
Lombardo is one of many township residents upset with the state for planting shade trees on their streets even though they don't want them.
"It uproots the sidewalk and everything else, and then you're responsible for it," said Lombardo. "They're telling me I'm not, but they won't put it in writing. I just don't want it. I should have the option of [not] having a tree there."
About 300 trees have been planted as part of a Department of Environmental Protection community forestry project to build up the tree canopy in developed areas.
But along Elmore Avenue, residents like Mary Kate Cammarata are worried not just about raking leaves, but what tree roots could do if they grow into the underground pipes.
"God forbid if anything happens with my water or gas line," she said. "I'm responsible for it? They're not going to come fix it. Or what if my sidewalk lifts?"
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Figuring out where to plant a shade tree can save you money; Gastonia, NC
Figuring out where to plant a shade tree can save you money | shade, tree, butry - Local News - Gaston Gazette
May 22, 2009 - 11:17 AM
Michael Barrett
Plant west, young man. Or south. Or somewhere in between.
Using that approach when putting a shade tree beside your home can eventually reduce your summertime energy costs, according to a recent study.
The analysis by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and U.S. Department of Agriculture involved 460 homes in Sacramento, Calif. It found that trees positioned to shade the west and south sides of a house may decrease summer electric bills by 5 percent on average.
How applicable is that to homeowners in North Carolina? It's difficult to say, said David Butry, an NIST economist who co-authored the study.
"My hypothesis is the relative conclusions would hold across the U.S., but the magnitude would differ," he said. "It's going to really depend on the weather patterns of the region."
May 22, 2009 - 11:17 AM
Michael Barrett
Plant west, young man. Or south. Or somewhere in between.
Using that approach when putting a shade tree beside your home can eventually reduce your summertime energy costs, according to a recent study.
The analysis by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and U.S. Department of Agriculture involved 460 homes in Sacramento, Calif. It found that trees positioned to shade the west and south sides of a house may decrease summer electric bills by 5 percent on average.
How applicable is that to homeowners in North Carolina? It's difficult to say, said David Butry, an NIST economist who co-authored the study.
"My hypothesis is the relative conclusions would hold across the U.S., but the magnitude would differ," he said. "It's going to really depend on the weather patterns of the region."
Monday, May 25, 2009
Washington Energy Services reports strategic tree planting on private property can reduce energy use and emissions; Seattle, WA
Washington Energy Services - Urban landscaping can save energy - Seattle's Energy Efficiency leader:
Further News: Sustainable/Renewable Energy, Trends
Published: 5/21/2009
Seattle may look more to its trees to help save energy and benefit the environment.
A report in the Seattle Times describes how the city has been weighing some issues regarding tree management in recent weeks, with suggestions that include more coordination among different city departments and better protections for trees on private property.
Homeowners have also found that strategically placed landscaping can save them on energy costs by taking advantage of things like natural sunlight and wind barriers. Others choose to install renewable energy systems like solar arrays and small windmills too generate their own clean power.
Further News: Sustainable/Renewable Energy, Trends
Published: 5/21/2009
Seattle may look more to its trees to help save energy and benefit the environment.
A report in the Seattle Times describes how the city has been weighing some issues regarding tree management in recent weeks, with suggestions that include more coordination among different city departments and better protections for trees on private property.
Homeowners have also found that strategically placed landscaping can save them on energy costs by taking advantage of things like natural sunlight and wind barriers. Others choose to install renewable energy systems like solar arrays and small windmills too generate their own clean power.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Missouri Urban Forest Conference experts tell how trees on private property increase home values and reduce energy bills; Jackson, MI
Treasure trunks: Proper landscaping, trees boost sales price, studies show | clarionledger.com | The Clarion-Ledger: "Treasure trunks: Proper landscaping, trees boost sales price, studies show
Billy Watkins • bwatkins@clarionledger.com • May 15, 2009
Trees provide more than beauty, shade and a great place to hang a swing. They can put money in homeowners' pockets.
'Multiple studies done over multiple years involving homes that are constant - meaning they are the same size, have the same number of bedrooms, etc. - show that proper landscaping and trees in the yard can actually boost the sales price from 7 to 9 percent,' says Kathleen Wolf, research social scientist with the college of forest resources at the University of Washington.
Wolf will be the featured speaker at the annual Mississippi Urban Forest Conference beginning Wednesday at Ridgeland High School. Tickets are $40 each day or $100 for the three-day event."
Billy Watkins • bwatkins@clarionledger.com • May 15, 2009
Trees provide more than beauty, shade and a great place to hang a swing. They can put money in homeowners' pockets.
'Multiple studies done over multiple years involving homes that are constant - meaning they are the same size, have the same number of bedrooms, etc. - show that proper landscaping and trees in the yard can actually boost the sales price from 7 to 9 percent,' says Kathleen Wolf, research social scientist with the college of forest resources at the University of Washington.
Wolf will be the featured speaker at the annual Mississippi Urban Forest Conference beginning Wednesday at Ridgeland High School. Tickets are $40 each day or $100 for the three-day event."
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Strategic tree planting can reduce energy use and costs, carbon footprint; Northfield, MN; 4/22/09
Placing trees for energy savings Northfield News (subscription) - Northfield,MN,USA
Those of us who live in town can also practice careful tree placement to reduce energy costs, add beauty to our yards and create habitat for wildlife. According to the Minnesota Department of Commerce, strategically placed shade trees can reduce air-conditioning bills by 25 percent. In addition, a well-placed windbreak might lop another 10 to 20 percent off fuel bills.
Those of us who live in town can also practice careful tree placement to reduce energy costs, add beauty to our yards and create habitat for wildlife. According to the Minnesota Department of Commerce, strategically placed shade trees can reduce air-conditioning bills by 25 percent. In addition, a well-placed windbreak might lop another 10 to 20 percent off fuel bills.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
NJ DEP gives tree grants for demand-side energy reduction through Cool Cities program; Palmyra, NJ; 4/8/09
Cool relief: State donates trees to Palmyra phillyBurbs.com - Philadelphia,PA,USA
Three hundred trees for free and a chance for more may sound too good to be true, but it's not.
The borough recently learned it had been selected to receive hundreds of trees as part of the Cool Cities program, sponsored by the state Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
The statewide initiative is aimed at planting more trees in developed and urban areas to reduce the demand for electricity and lower overall energy consumption.
"[Tree] canopy cover helps residents with heating and cooling costs, it increases property value, and makes the town more aesthetically appealing," said Scheffler, the council's liaison to the Shade Tree Commission.
Three hundred trees for free and a chance for more may sound too good to be true, but it's not.
The borough recently learned it had been selected to receive hundreds of trees as part of the Cool Cities program, sponsored by the state Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
The statewide initiative is aimed at planting more trees in developed and urban areas to reduce the demand for electricity and lower overall energy consumption.
"[Tree] canopy cover helps residents with heating and cooling costs, it increases property value, and makes the town more aesthetically appealing," said Scheffler, the council's liaison to the Shade Tree Commission.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Program gives trees and planting location plan to maximize energy reduction; Vineland, NJ; 02/16/09
Tree project to continue in Vineland Cherry Hill Courier Post - Cherry Hill,NJ,USA
The project, which costs about $500 per tree, is funded through the New Jersey Clean Energy Program's Societal Benefit Funds. The state Division of Parks and Forestry administers the program.
The project, which costs about $500 per tree, is funded through the New Jersey Clean Energy Program's Societal Benefit Funds. The state Division of Parks and Forestry administers the program.
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