Green Corrections : Reduce Energy Consumption

Green IT and State Budgets

Scott — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:06:00 GMT

www.nascio.org writes "States are proven leaders in the green movement. In the face of tightening budgets that demand a departure from business as usual, states are demonstrating leadership through an array of green initiatives. State governments, with their state CIO, can start greening IT practices today." Click here to view the video Taking the Lead: Green IT in the States. CIO's from various states discuss the benefit of green initiatives on the bottom line, starting points for becoming Green IT, and reducing the number of servers and physical storage.

Merging juvenile justice and sustainability in California

Scott — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:23:00 GMT

This article, published in the June 2009 edition of Correction's Today, discusses the development of a green facility for juveniles. The facility was designed to save 7 million gallons of water annually and reduce energy consumption, in addition to other green improvements.

Energy Conservation Efforts in Maine DOC

Scott — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Read this article to learn about the energy conservation efforts taking place in Maine DOC. Suggested improvements include the use of wind energy and heating with wood pellets instead of oil.

Washington State Department of Corrections' Sustainable Prisons Project

Scott — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:49:00 GMT

Go here to read about the Washington State Department of Corrections' Sustainable Prison Project.

NIC Announces Green Corrections Project

Scott — Thu, 21 May 2009 19:51:00 GMT

The National Institute of Corrections' Research and Evaluation Division is soliciting applications for a project to explore more awareness and involvement in conservation and environmental efforts by the field of corrections. For more information and to apply for the solicitation, go here.

Alameda County jail installs a green power plant

Scott — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:47:00 GMT

Click here to read an article from 2006 about Alameda County and the installation of a green power plant. According to the article, the power plant is essentially a giant battery which at the time was expected to save taxpayers $266,825 annually on the jails electric bill.

Green Corrections: How to get started

Scott — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:25:00 GMT

Take a look at this article written by Mosley Architects. It is a short article that discusses how to get start greening a correctional facility, long term costs and benefits, and a case study of design strategies.

Michigan DOC Lowers Energy Bill by "Going Green"

Scott — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:20:00 GMT

From the Capital News Service: "They wanted to send someone over to check our meter," said Department of Corrections Director Patricia Caruso. "Our bill was three or four thousand dollars less for than it had been, and as it turned out, it was accurate."

Read the full Capital News Service blog here.

Energy efficiency and green upgrades in prisons

Scott — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:24:00 GMT

A NY Times blog reports on the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's green retrofitting projects (estimated to save 3 million per year), an Indiana correctional facility burning scrap wood from the prison’s pallet industry to save $6,300 a day in gas bills, and other "green" ideas from correctional facilitaties across the country. Read the blog here.

Prisons go green, farm, recycle to save energy

Scott — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:04:00 GMT

A great article about green corrections was published on msnbc.com on November 1st, 2008. In case you didn't see it, take a look: Prisons go green, farm, recycle to save energy

The article provides examples of cost saving measures such as using wood chips to run water boilers and installing energy efficient appliances and solar panels to reduce energy consumption. The article also discusses the impact that green collar activities can have on inmates while incarcerated.