November 3, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Army issued two new policy memorandums on October 27, one to improve its high-performance green buildings standards and another to require light bulbs such as compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) that are more efficient than standard bulbs. Both measures are designed to increase energy security, energy efficiency, and sustainability for the Army. The first memo, “Memorandum for Sustainable Design and Development Policy Update,” changes the way the Army will approach efficient design of its facilities for more responsible planning and consumption. Preliminary analysis by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers indicates energy savings over current design of 45% or greater
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