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Comment by Julie Hurst 1 day ago

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Comment by Todd Beattie 1 day ago

I have also recently closed the doors on a remodeling business. I was often beat out by someone that didn't dispose of materials properly or would do poor work with poor materials. I still do remodeling but only by referral and insist on how and the quality of the work is to be completed.

I have started a Fitness Boot Camp that is very environmentally friendly. Classes are outside (weather permitting) and most all exercises are done without the need for equipment.

I am really glad that there are businesses that focus on being environmentally friendly and look forward to being a part of the group.

Todd Beattie
Indianapolis Downtown Boot Camp

Comment by Bill Silva on November 17, 2009 at 9:19pm

Hi Jeff,
Congratulations on making the move to the waterborne paints to eliminate the VOC's. It is better for your people and customers inside and the outside. The new PM 2.5 from the EPA may be coming soon. If you are interested in some other ideas of becoming "greener" let me know.

Comment by Jeff Emsweller on November 17, 2009 at 5:14pm

Enneking Auto Body of Batesville is going green. Green as in environmentally green, that is.

Joseph Enneking, owner of Enneking Auto Body in Batesville and Enneking Auto Center in Greensburg, recently announced that his Batesville auto body shop has made the switch from solvent based paints to waterborne based paint.

“We didn’t have to make this switch. We chose to,” Enneking said. “Unlike California and Canada, Indiana’s air quality regulations do not make it necessary for body shops to convert to waterborne coatings. We believe this is not only good for the overall environment, but it is a good business decision for our professional paint technicians as we create a healthier work environment and one that will benefit our customers.”

As a result of the decision, Enneking Auto Body of Batesville now utilizes the PPG paint systems. PPG has been serving the needs of automotive, industrial and architectural finishes for more than eight decades, dating back to 1928. PPG’s ongoing commitment to research and development, and global color matching network makes them a leader across the world.

The decision to switch to waterborne paint will help Enneking Auto Body to optimize cycle time and maximize quality. Enneking said his auto body repair shop located at the Enneking Auto Center, 1667 N. Michigan Ave., Greensburg, should make the switch to waterborne paint after the initial implementation phase in Batesville.

“Waterborne basecoats will reduce the emission of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) into the atmosphere.” Enneking said. “When released into the atmosphere, VOC creates ozone and smog. Our new paint products will reduce VOC emissions by up to 80 percent.

“This paint is better for the ecology, it gives excellent color matches and it makes it faster for us to complete a repair,” Enneking continued. “Our staff is excited about this transition and we are happy to be doing our part by leading the efforts to contribute to a greener environment.”

Enneking Auto Body has been in business since 1954 when Joe’s father Stan opened his first shop in Oldenburg. Today, Joe Enneking operates his shop at 4909 E. SR 46 in Batesville. The shop is managed by Chris Fledderman. The phone number is 812-934-3358.

Enneking opened his Greensburg auto body shop in 2002 and in 2009, relocated to its present facility at 1667 N. Michigan Ave. The Greensburg location is managed by Brad Wolters. The phone number is 812-663-3015.

Both Enneking Auto Body shops utilize the AutoWatch system so customers can have 24/7 access to viewing the progress of their repair work through the World Wide Web. Customers are given a repair number and can access photos and messages regarding their vehicle by visiting www.ennekingautobody.com and then clicking on either the Batesville or Greensburg location.

Comment by Bill Silva on July 26, 2009 at 10:44pm

This tariff is not surprising. There was a similar to a situation many years when anyone "tapped" in the IPL transmission power grid. I think at at that time it was called Wheeling. Utilities were forced to eliminate this tariff by the feds which meant anyone could use the power lines as long as there was proper connections at no cost.

Comment by Laura Ann Arnold on July 26, 2009 at 9:50am

Join Us for an Indiana Renewable Energy Association (InREA) Intro Feed-in Tariff Webinar --Aug. 5th @ 2 pm EDT

*Want to know what the buzz is about Feed-in Tariffs (FIT) or advanced renewable energy contracts?
*Did you miss the Indiana Renewable Energy Association (InREA) reception and meeting with FIT advocate Paul Gipe last September in Ft. Wayne?
*Want to know more about how FIT's compare to other policies such as net metering and a renewable electricity standard (RES) to promote renewable energy development?
*Did you know there is a feed-in tariff (FIT) proposed by Indianapolis Power and Light (IPL) currently pending before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC)?
*Want to know more about the state legislation introduced during the 2009 Indiana General Assembly on advanced renewable energy tariffs and the prospects for 2010?

InREA members Chris Striebeck with IDS of Indianapolis and Laura Ann Arnold with The Arnold Group of Indianapolis are planning an Intro Webinar on FIT's. This webinar will cover an introduction to FIT's as well as a status report on recent FIT proposals in the US and abroad.

We anticipate scheduling additional webinars on this topic with additional speakers as well as other issues related to renewable energy development in Indiana.

Don't miss this important event. SIGN-UP TODAY!
The FIT webinar is scheduled as follows:

How Advanced Renewable Energy Contracts aka Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) can bring clean energy jobs and promote more rapid deployment of renewable energy resources and distributed generation (DG) in Indiana.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

2:00 EDT

Register for this webinar to receive 1) call-in information and 2) written materials. Please e-mail us at info@indianarenew.org.

Comment by Bill Silva on July 25, 2009 at 8:44pm

With the new LEED regulations, it is going to be more difficult to become LEED accredited and "green" and receive tax incentives. You are going to have to be able to prove it after the building or home is built via energy monitoring, inventory, recycling, etc. over an elapsed time period.

Comment by Patricia C. Coleman on July 24, 2009 at 10:39am

I hope you are all thriving and enjoying summer. My note is an update on "Simply Healthy". Bloomington, IN - The 4th Annual "Simply Healthy: Creating Sustainable Communities" Simply Living Fair and Wellness Expo (http://www.indianaholistichealth.net/wellnessexpo.htm) focusing on Living Simply Well, Community Building, Eating Local and Eating Healing Meals will take place November 12-14th, 2009. This year’s keynote presenters are Diana Leafe Christian, Editor of Communities Magazine and author speaking on “Ecovillages, Who They Are, Where They Are and Why They Are Important and Transition Towns; and Dr. Kellie Osmon, Acupuncturist, Chinese Medicine Doctor and Herbalist, speaking on the Healing Properties of Foods. Vendors will be set up in the Showers Building adjacent to the Farmers Market where many hundreds of people come each Saturday, they will be displaying wellness practices, services, green businesses, natural building, local resources, and products; Workshops from one to three hours for mind, body and spirit will cover a wide range including health, wellness and simply living tools. The 2nd annual Local Food Dinner cosponsored by Food Works for Middle Way House will featuring food from local growers and producers (make reservations early as last year many had to be turned away); Community Conversation Moderated by Marti Crouch with Diana, Kellie and other community leaders; Children’s program and Healing Sound Concert with opening words by Rev. Maryanne Macklin featuring Tom Roznowski, Alain Barker, Daryl Breeden with Steven Pollit, Deb Phelps, and others.

“Simply Healthy” offers opportunities to sponsor, volunteer, speak, exhibit, demonstrate, explore, listen, learn, have fun, eat and play! It is a goal of the Indiana Holistic Health Network and Local Food Bloomington (nonprofit Green Dove Network (a “project” under the umbrella Center for Sustainable Living) – allied with the Just Peace and Green Sanctuary Task Force of the Unitarian Universalist Church) and other Simply Healthy Conveners to educate and inspire through the exploration of some of the many possibilities available locally and beyond that can be utilized to support our becoming healthier, and growing more sustainable local economies and communities.

For more information Contact: Patricia C. Coleman, Indiana Holistic Health Network for Simply Healthy Fair at mail.ihhn(at)gmail.com or simplyhlthy(at)gmail.com or visit http://www.simplyhealthyfair.net

Comment by Jeff Echols, CGP on July 23, 2009 at 12:15pm

Frank,
I'm not knocking "the Standards." We have both LEED AP's and CGP's in our office and are well versed in both the NAHB/ANSI and various LEED Standards. And I applaud efforts by many builders around the world, yourself included, to build sustainably. I'm simply saying that there is more to the equation than doing what it takes to earn the appropriate number of points to earn a standardized level of recognition. Admittedly, much of this "more" is beyond the control of the Architect or the builder. Lynn's examples of the CFL's and extra refrigerators are perfect. But, take Al Gore's house as another, albeit extreme, example. Green home? Maybe. Sustainable home? You be the judge. But then factor in concepts such as Carbon Neutrality, Energy Offsets, Green Power, etc. and you can quickly see that “Green; Yes or No” is not an easy question. Nor is it, in my opinion, THE question.

Comment by Lynn Jenkins on July 17, 2009 at 9:35am

Good Discussion! While you both are addressing the actual building/construction which is the base for a sustainable home, Indiana Living Green trys to inform the home's residents as to green lifestyle. As you say, is a green-built McMansion really sustainable? What good is a LEED certified home if every CFL light is left on in every room all the time? How green is it to have an extra Energy Star refrigerator running in the party room, just for those few occasions when extra cooling for drinks is needed? Sustainaiblity is about both the product AND the wise use of it. It's wonderful to see these discussions...there's a lot more habit changing that needs to be done in our living. www.IndianaLivingGreen.com

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