Dec 28 2010
Yudelson Associates, a leading international green building and sustainability consulting firm, announced today that the City of Tucson, Arizona, has given it the first Green Business Certification for a consulting business in the SOHO space.
Issued by the Tucson Office of Conservation and Sustainable Development the certification is based on a review of energy use, water conservation, waste recycling, travel and carbon offsets, re-cycling and pollution prevention.
Jerry Yudelson
Jerry Yudelson, PE, MS, MBA, LEED AP, Principal and Owner of Yudelson Associates said, "We help our clients do strategic planning so that they can be more sustainable, and we've endeavored to 'walk our talk' as well. We're pleased that the City of Tucson has recognized these efforts with its prestigious Green Business Certification."
The green building consultant’s office undertook energy and water audits in 2010. The firm has installed a total of 3.0-KW of photovoltaics and a solar water heater, instituted rainwater harvesting and purchased a hybrid Honda Civic for business travel. Future plans include installing a gray water recovery system for outdoor irrigation and adding 3.0-KW of photovoltaic system capacity.
Source: http://www.tucsonaz.gov