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SLIDE SHOW: Going Green Saves Green for Windrush School

Fernando Gallo — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:55:53 +0000

BY FERNANDO GALLO //

The Windrush School in El Cerrito opened its new “green” middle school building in September, earning a gold certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System in the process.

Among the environmentally friendly features the building has are ample skylights, solar panels and insulated concrete forms that eliminate the need to use lumber. The building also does not require a climate control system, saving nearly $16,000 in energy costs every year. Head of school Ilana Kaufman gives us a tour of the building and explains some of its benefits.

SLIDESHOW: City Hall Goes Green

N'Jeri Eaton — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:43:12 +0000

BY N’JERI EATON//

After two years of construction, the grand opening of the city hall this month marks a new green direction for the city.

VIDEO PROFILE: City Councilmember Janet Abelson

Fernando Gallo — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:07:22 +0000

Councilmember Janet Abelson

BY FERNANDO GALLO//

City Councilmember Janet Abelson talks about why she became a councilmember, the new El Cerrito City Hall, and why environmental issues are so important to her. Hear Abelson tell her story outside of the council chamber and in a one-on-one setting.