Green Features at MABA
Conserving Energy
- Energy and lighting audit completed and recommendations implemented
- Additional insulation has been installed and the buildings have been airsealed
- All incandescent light bulbs have been replaced with LED bulbs
- All fluorescent tube lighting has been replaced with LED tube lighting
- EnergyStar appliances installed in staff housing
- Refrigerators have been replaced with EnergyStar models
- High efficiency EnergyStar dehumidifier installed
- Replaced computer monitors with energy efficient monitors
- Programmable thermostats installed
- Recycling program
Buying Electricity Generated from Renewable Sources
- 100% green electricity purchased from Green Energy Consumers Alliance (New England Wind product) for all electricity not produced on site
Generating Renewable Energy
- Photovoltaic arrays (9.7 kW in ground and roof mounts) installed
Conserving Water
- 7 dual-flush toilets installed
- EnergyStar washing machine installed
Enhancing Energy Education
- Interpretation of energy and water conservation features and photovoltaic array
- Photovoltaic array electricity production on internet in real time