Atlanta
Thank you for participating in Earth Hour! |
| 03/30/2009 04:38 PM |
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Councilmember Kwanza Hall Partners with GA Tech for Earth Hour! |
| 03/27/2009 10:45 AM |
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City of Atlanta Stakeholder Letter |
| 03/27/2009 10:14 AM |
 March 25, 2009 Dear Stakeholder: In 2005, I joined 140 mayors in identifying environmental sustainability as a critical factor for American cities. We signed the Climate Protection Agreement charging ourselves with implementing sustainability plans based on best global practices and reducing emissions seven percent by 2012. With the generous support of the Kendeda Fund, last year my administration launched a parallel effort both inside and outside Atlanta city government: The Office of Sustainability is reforming city government operations, while Sustainable Atlanta, a private-sector team of consultants led by former Atlanta COO Lynnette Young, is developing public policy recommendations for sustainability improvements throughout the city. Last week, the City of Atlanta released the first-ever report on greenhouse gases emitted by Atlanta city government. Also known as the “carbon footprint,” the green house gas emissions were calculated with the help of a student-faculty team from the Georgia Institute of Technology. While the report reveals that the city’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2007 came to 540 thousand metric tonnes, having conducted an inventory and committed to reducing emissions makes the City of Atlanta a leader in the state and region and well ahead of federal action on climate change. Knowing our carbon footprint provides a baseline to measure progress in Atlanta’s sustainability efforts. In the last year, sustainable practices being implemented in City Hall have generated a 20 percent drop in electricity use, with a forecast of more than $135,000 in annual savings in operations. Part of this usage reduction is due to an awareness campaign dubbed “Power to Change,” which encourages employees to make small behavioral changes that can make a large impact in energy savings over time. Also, buildings are being retrofitted with more efficient lighting, heating and air-conditioning controls are being reprogrammed, and the transition from incandescent traffic lights to LED traffic lights is reducing electricity use and costs. Led by Director Mandy Schmitt, Atlanta’s Office of Sustainability is directing the creation and improvement of programs that are reducing the city’s greenhouse gas emissions, such as teleworking and compressed work week programs. Since 2008, Atlanta has made a deliberate effort to engage all city employees in greening operations and reducing cost through energy and water conservation, recycling, and commute alternatives. The next step is to develop the Atlanta Climate Action Plan which will be the blueprint to guide all city departments so that all current and new initiatives are aligned with achieving the 2012 goal. Near-term objectives, which we are committed to achieve by the end of 2009 include: 1. 10 percent drop in energy use in general fund facilities through low/no-cost conservation measures yielding $300,000 to $500,000 in annual savings 2. Five percent drop in water use in general fund facilities 3. At least two renewable energy demonstration projects 4. Three percent drop in fossil fuels used by municipal fleet yielding $267,000 in annual savings 5. 10 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in general fund facilities Determining Atlanta’s municipal carbon footprint coincides with the release of the inaugural sustainability report for Atlanta. Produced by Sustainable Atlanta, the report compiles readily available data to create benchmarks for measuring Atlanta’s sustainability efforts. The report also provides best practices, context, proposed strategies and action in the areas of water; energy and climate change; parks and greenspace; and recycling and materials management. In closing, I ask you to join the City of Atlanta and participate in Earth Hour. On Saturday, March 28, 2009, we will be joining individuals, businesses, and other government entities around the world in turning off all non-essential lights from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. local time in a bold statement in support for action on climate change. The goal of the event is to raise awareness of climate change and demonstrate how by doing one small thing---like turning off the lights---we can all make a positive impact in fighting climate change. I am proud to report that over 500 major landmark buildings in Atlanta will be going dark in honor of the event. More information about Earth Hour can be found at www.EarthHourUS.org. Sincerely, Shirley Franklin To download the municipal carbon footprint report, please click here. For the Sustainable Atlanta’s annual report, please click here.  |
Cox Enterprises Announces Earth Hour Support |
| 03/26/2009 03:37 PM |
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Below is the Cox Enterprises release announcing its sponsorship of Earth Hour. Click to enlarge.   |
Edward Norton and Alanis Morissette talking about Earth Hour on Larry King! |
| 03/26/2009 09:29 AM |
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Dekalb County is supporting Earth Hour! |
| 03/26/2009 09:11 AM |
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Dekalb County has made a resolution in honor of Earth Hour 2009. Click image to enlarge.   |
Thank you for participating! |
| 03/25/2009 11:23 AM |
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We are proud to say that 500+ buildings in Atlanta are going dark, inlcluding Philips Arena, CNN, and Turner Broadcasting! If you are not listed under participating buildings we would love to add you. Please contact leslie@creaxion.com to be added.  |
Keshia Knight Pulliam will be attending! |
| 03/25/2009 11:20 AM |
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Keshia Knight Pulliam will be attending the Earth Hour Viewing Reception.  |
Indigo Girls support Earth Hour! |
| 03/25/2009 11:19 AM |
 The Indigo Girls are huge supporters of Earth Hour and think it is a wonderful cause. Emily Sailers stopped by our office to drop off an Audio PSA for Earth Hour. Check out the Indigo girls new cd here.  |
Bryan-Michael Cox supports Earth Hour! |
| 03/23/2009 03:54 PM |
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Creating a more sustainable environment for ourselves, our communities, and our world is not the responsibility of a few, its a collective duty! On March 28, 2009 I will do my part in Atlanta, Georgia by turning the lights in my home and studio off for an hour. I personally extend a call to action for the music industry and neighborhoods around Atlanta to support Earth Hour and the world's dynamic efforts to positively affect environmental change." -Bryan-Michael Cox  |
Hines Demonstrates what Earth Hour is all About! |
| 03/23/2009 03:40 PM |
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For more than half a century, Hines has championed sustainable practices and technologies, demonstrating that a sustainable approach to real estate makes good business sense and genuinely better places for people. That commitment has translated into significant cost savings and more productive workplaces for tenants, more valuable properties for investors and a healthier planet for everyone. Hines’ Participants in Turning off their Lights Include: One Atlantic Center – Midtown Atlanta Financial Center – Buckhead Overton Park – Cumberland Ravina One– Perimeter Deerfield Commons – Alpharetta  |
Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers support Earth Hour! |
| 03/23/2009 01:33 PM |
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Check out the below videos of Jim Slater from the Thrashers and Maurice Evans from the Hawks talking about Earth Hour.  |
Participating Buildings! |
| 03/27/2009 05:03 PM |
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Below is a list of buildings currently participating in Earth Hour. If your building is planning to participate and is not on the list please email leslie@creaxion.com. Bank of America Plaza Concourse Office Park The Pinnacle Promenade II Georgia-Pacific Georgia World Congress Center Cadmus Environmental Design Building Headquarters in Roswell, GA Weatherford Place - Solar Community in Roswell GA, 1st Platinum LEED Home in Georgia Donahue Studios, Inc.- Headquarters - Roswell, GA TownPark Ravine One TownPark Ravine Two TownPark Ravine Three Atlanta Doctors Center IV Kimberly Clark Campus Georgia Power Headquarters Atlanta Housing Authority Deerfield Corporate Center – 2 Buildings UPS Supply Chain Solutions Atlanta Contemporary Art Center Satellite Place - 4 Buildings Kasim Reed for Mayor Headquarters Emory Inn Emory Conference Center Hotel Georgia Aquarium Richard B. Russell Federal Building Turner Field Two Live Oaks American Cancer Society Center 191 Peachtree 5780 Powers Ferry Road Fox Theatre Atlanta Industrial 6200 Fulton Industrial Blvd.(Quaker Oats Dist. Center) Peachtree Corners Dist. Center 6555 Fulton Industrial Blvd.(Bosch Distribution Facility) 101 Aquila Way 105 Kendall 1200 Ashwood 1235 Commerce Road 1260 Southern Road 1299 Northside Drive 1360 Southlake Parkway 1600 Distribution Court 1600 Distribution Drive (TIAA Ind) 175 Chastain Meadows 1805 Lake at NorthPoint 201 Greenwood Court 3710 Atlanta Industrial (Hughes Supply) 375 Riverside Pkwy. 4360 Northeast Expressway 660 Campbell Court 705 Westech 900 Ashwood AirCommerce Alliance Airlines Amwiler Industrial Portfolio Atlanta Plaza Avalon Ridge Breckinridge Place Courtesy Lincoln Mercury Crown Pointe Dacula Medical Office Building Douglas County Courthouse FDIC for Integrity Bank - A FDIC for Integrity Bank - B Ford Lincoln Dealership Portfolio A, B, C, D Franklin Forest Georgia Flush Door Glenridge Highlands One Great Oaks Center - Bldg. A Great Oaks Center - Bldg. B Great Oaks Center - Bldg. C Gwinnett Distribution Center Hagemeyer Hartman Business Center One Haverty's Henry Ford Distribution Center Indian Brook Intellicenter Jackson 85 Bldg. 2 Jackson 85 Distribution Center Johns Creek Medical Pavilion Kuehne and Nagel Liberty Loganville Crossing Merchants Festival Midlands Industrial Portfolio MK Atlanta Ind. Portfolio MK-NQ Industrial Portfolio North Atlanta Dist. Center Northcreek Office Park Northpark 400 Northpark 500 Northpark 600 Northwoods Association Northwoods Business Center One Hartsfield Centre One Lakeside Commons Pershing Point Piedmont Center 5-8 Platinum Tower Preston Ridge I Renaissance Square Richmond Plaza Royal Ridge Satellite Boulevard (TIAA Ind) Select Medical - Augusta SunGard Recovery Suwanee Pointe 300 The Lenox Building The Shops Around Lenox The Towers at Wildwood Plaza - 3200 Bldg. Trade Center I Trade Center II Two Lakeside Commons U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse Wildwood - 2300 Building Windward Commons S.C. Windward Fairways I & II One Georgia Center Ten Peachtree Place/ Atlanta Gas Light Meridian Mark Plaza Crawford Long Medical Office Bldg Terminus 100 North Point Center Cousins Properties Parkway Center Prominence 1155 Perimeter Center West Westin Peachtree Plaza 3344 Peachtree PCA CO (AT&T) Courtland CO (AT&T) SunTrust Downtown Metropolis Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center (Nunn) Coca-Cola (North Ave) Atlanta Center Omni Hotel Centennial House Condo Association Gallery Condo Association Georgia Tech One Atlantic Center Centennial Tower Pershing Point (Is this Earth link too?) SunTrust Plaza (303 Peachtree) 171 17th Street Colony Square 100 and 400 Midtown 1 (675 AT&T Midtown Center) 1180 Peachtree Four Seasons Hyatt Regency Downtown Spire One Alliance Center Two Alliance Center Campanile Proscenium Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Aqua One Midtown Plaza Two Midtown Plaza 150 Interstate North Office Building 180 Interstate North Office Building 210 Interstate North Office Building 3100 Interstate North Office Building 290 Interstate North Office Building 294 Interstate North Office Building 296 Interstate North Office Building 320 Interstate North Office Building 340 Interstate North Office Building 360 Interstate North Office Building 380 Interstate North Office Building 1100 Peachtree Atlantic Center Plaza 999 Peachtree/Wachovia Plaza 201 17th Street 271 17th Street 1447 Peachtree/Silhouette 10 10th Street (Millennium Building/Price Waterhouse Coopers) 30 Allen Plaza (Southern Company) 55 Allen Plaza (Ernst & Young) Mayfair Renaissance Two Peachtree Pointe David R. Goode Building (Norfolk Southern Corp.) Plaza Midtown 260 Peachtree 270 Peachtree 40 Marietta/Five Points Plaza Tower Place Varsity Renaissance Hotel Eclipse Residential Condo Association W Hotel Downtown Solvay Pharmaceuticals Kennesaw State University Georgia Power Building 1230 West Peachtree 1275 Peachtree (Boys and Girls Club?) 1117 Perimeter Center West Atlanta Financial Center Overton Park Ravinia One Deerfield Commons Ryder Shared Service Center Fulton County Government Center (3 buildings) State of Georgia Buildings Peachtree Center Plaza (6 buildings)  |
Edward Norton Supports Earth Hour! |
| 03/20/2009 02:00 PM |
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"The realization that we are altering the climate of this planet in ways that will not sustain our civilization is clearly the defining challenge of our time. Global political leaders have failed to act with urgency or to take serious action to address this threat. With the conference in Copenhagen fast approaching we need to urge our leaders to adopt firm commitments to curbing carbon emissions by demonstrating true global support for this cause. That's why, along with World Wildlife Fund, I am encouraging people to turn off their lights for one hour on March 28th at 8:30 p.m. -- Earth Hour -- and join tens of millions of people around the world in the largest call to action on climate change in history. Earth Hour sends a powerful message to the world that we must act urgently before it's too late. By turning out the lights , Americans will be casting a vote for action. I hope you will join us." --Edward Norton  |
The Davis Academy Supports Earth Hour! |
| 03/20/2009 01:57 PM |
 At The Davis Academy, the school takes seriously the Jewish value of repairing the world called tikkun olam. A school-wide recycling program is just one way that the whole school community does its part to take care of our environment. This year, The Davis Academy will take part in Earth Hour. Lower School students will be sent home with “I’m not afraid of the dark” stickers, posters have been displayed around the school to promote Earth Hour and the teachers will discuss the importance of taking care of the environment as they introduce the Earth Hour lesson plans into the classroom. The Davis Academy is encouraging families to go dark for Earth Hour! |
GA Tech is set to blackout! |
| 03/20/2009 01:54 PM |
 Georgia Tech has signed on to be an Earth Hour Flagship Campus. They are also going to host a Blackout Party in honor of Earth Hour.  |
Brownie Pictures Supports Earth Hour! |
| 03/20/2009 01:45 PM |
 Brownie Landscape Pictures is a full service production company in Atlanta, GA. We pride ourselves on exceeding our client's expectations, no matter the size of the job. From corporate videos to web pieces to full scale productions, we know how important your project is and we are with you from concept to delivery.404-556-1596  |
Malik Yusef Supports Earth Hour! |
| 03/19/2009 01:23 PM |
 For some centuries, the human creature has needed the earth. Now it would seem that the earth needs the human but this is a misnomer. The population has increased a thousand fold in the last ten thousand years, so now more than ever we need the earth. We need her water to be pure, her air to be clean, and her children to respect one another through the respect of her; Our mother, our provider, our world, our earth. Please support Earth Hour Malik Yusef - The Wordsmyth  |
CB Richard Ellis Buildings are Participating! |
| 03/17/2009 08:59 AM |
 Real Estate company CB Richard Ellis is encouraging lights-out participation in the more than 28 million square feet of its Atlanta management portfolio. This includes 9 million + SF of office space, 18 million + SF of Industrial space and 600,000+ SF of retail space. Additionally, CBRE will observe Earth Hour in almost 90 buildings in Atlanta, and will encourage personal participation among its employees. To further increase environmental awareness and encourage participation, each of the occupants in the participating buildings will be provided with marketing materials which further individual participation for home conservation. Participating CBRE buildings include: Atlanta Industrial 6200 Fulton Industrial Blvd.(Quaker Oats Dist. Center) Peachtree Corners Dist. Center 6555 Fulton Industrial Blvd.(Bosch Distribution Facility) 101 Aquila Way 105 Kendall 1200 Ashwood 1235 Commerce Road 1260 Southern Road 1299 Northside Drive 1360 Southlake Parkway 1600 Distribution Court 1600 Distribution Drive (TIAA Ind) 175 Chastain Meadows 1805 Lake at NorthPoint 201 Greenwood Court 3710 Atlanta Industrial (Hughes Supply) 375 Riverside Pkwy. 4360 Northeast Expressway 660 Campbell Court 705 Westech 900 Ashwood AirCommerce Alliance Airlines Amwiler Industrial Portfolio Atlanta Plaza Avalon Ridge Breckinridge Place Courtesy Lincoln Mercury Crown Pointe Dacula Medical Office Building Douglas County Courthouse FDIC for Integrity Bank - A FDIC for Integrity Bank - B Ford Lincoln Dealership Portfolio A, B, C, D Franklin Forest Georgia Flush Door Glenridge Highlands One Great Oaks Center - Bldg. A Great Oaks Center - Bldg. B Great Oaks Center - Bldg. C Gwinnett Distribution Center Hagemeyer Hartman Business Center One Haverty's Henry Ford Distribution Center Indian Brook Intellicenter Jackson 85 Bldg. 2 Jackson 85 Distribution Center Johns Creek Medical Pavilion Kuehne and Nagel Liberty Loganville Crossing Merchants Festival Midlands Industrial Portfolio MK Atlanta Ind. Portfolio MK-NQ Industrial Portfolio North Atlanta Dist. Center Northcreek Office Park Northpark 400 Northpark 500 Northpark 600 Northwoods Association Northwoods Business Center One Hartsfield Centre One Lakeside Commons Pershing Point Piedmont Center 5-8 Platinum Tower Preston Ridge I Renaissance Square Richmond Plaza Royal Ridge Satellite Boulevard (TIAA Ind) Select Medical - Augusta SunGard Recovery Suwanee Pointe 300 The Lenox Building The Shops Around Lenox The Towers at Wildwood Plaza - 3200 Bldg. Trade Center I Trade Center II Two Lakeside Commons U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse Wildwood - 2300 Building Windward Commons S.C. Windward Fairways I & II  |
Carter USA to participate in Earth Hour! |
| 03/26/2009 09:35 AM |
 An national leader in sustainable development and property management, Carter is setting industry standards in the conservation of our natural resources. This Atlanta-based full-service commercial real estate company has worked on 20 LEED-certified or pre-certified projects on behalf of its clients and investors. Carter has pledged its support for Earth Hour with 12 properties participating throughout four states: Georgia, Florida, Minnesota, and PennsylvaniaAtlanta, GA Atlanta Housing Authority Atlanta Doctors Center IV Kimberly Clark Campus Georgia Power Headquarters Piedmont West 171 17th Street 2O1 17th Street 271 17th Street 1100 Peachtree Street 1275 Peachtree Street 1230 West Peachtree Marietta, GA Solvay Pharmaceuticals Alpharetta, GA UPS Supply Chain Solutions Deerfield Corporate Center – 2 Buildings Duluth, GA Satellite Place – 4 Buildings Tampa, FL Corporate Center TECO Plaza Orlando, FL Resource Square - Buildings I, II, and III Minneapolis, MN Fifth Street Towers Philadelphia, PA Four Penn Center For more information please visit: click here.  |
Keshia Knight Pulliam supports Earth Hour! |
| 03/19/2009 01:31 PM |
 Keshia Knight Pulliam from the hit Tyler Perry movie Madea Goes to Jail and Perry's sitcom House of Payne is a supporter of Earth Hour. Below is a quote from Keshia talking about why people should participate in Earth Hour. Earth is not just a collection of land and sea, but a collection of people who can make a difference. Global warming is one of the most important, overlooked issues for us as a people. On March 28th we will turn off the lights to prove we are not in the dark about global warming. An hour is not just 60 minutes, it’s a collection of moments where people can come together and inspire awareness about global warming. Global warming is an important issue that doesn’t matter what political party you belong to, what race you are or what socioeconomic background you come from, it effects us all as a people.  |
Earth Hour Videos! |
| 03/13/2009 09:39 AM |
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We have had an outpouring of Earth Hour inspired videos. Below are 3 great videos that have been made in the Earth Hour spirit. To View How are you Prepared for Earth Hour click here. To see a video directed by Henry Li (courtesy of Brand Neutral in LA) called How the Groundlings are Spending Earth Hour click here.  |
Wondering what to do while the lights are out? Ask TWELVE Hotel and Residence Centennial Park how it’s done. |
| 03/20/2009 01:42 PM |
  For the second year in a row, TWELVE Hotel and Residence Centennial Park will host an Eco-chic party for their residence while the lights are out. From 7:30pm-10:00pm, residence will gather at the condo’s pool and Tiki Bar for a special Earth-Hour Happy Hour featuring $3 beers, $5 house reds and white wines and of course, a $5 Earth Hour Specialty cocktail. Enjoy acoustic music sets poolside while warming yourself by the fire pits as you watch the Atlanta skyline go dark. Click here to learn more. Bring your community together, consider hosting an event for your residence and/or employees.  |
ATLANTA is going dark! |
| 03/23/2009 01:16 PM |
 The Atlanta Hawks & Thrashers are supporting Earth Hour! Last spring, Philips Arena began implementing long-term solutions intended to transform the building into a model of energy efficiency and conservation. The Arena's inaugural Green Week is March 22-29 and offers an opportunity to encourage our fans to reduce, reuse and recycle. In support of Earth Hour, the iconic Atlanta letters will go dark during the Thrashers game at Philips Arena. During games leading up to Earth Hour, a PSA featuring Thrashers forward Jim Slater and Hawks guard Maurice Evans will run to encourage fans to turn off their lights during Earth Hour. On March 28th fans will also receive environmentally friendly tote bags courtesy of The Home Depot and will see footage of the Atlanta letters going dark. To learn more about Philips Arena’s Green Week or to purchase Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Thrashers tickets, please visit philipsarena.com, hawks.com or atlantathrashers.com.  |
Turner Field Broadcasts their Support! |
| 03/10/2009 02:35 PM |
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On Saturday, March 28th, the Atlanta Braves will host a FREE Open House for fans from 12-4pm. The Turner Field gates will open at noon, and fans can watch the Braves take on the New York Yankees live from Spring Training on the World’s largest high definition video board at 1:05 p.m., courtesy of SportSouth. During the game, the Earth Hour commercial will run on the video board to inform and remind fans to turn off their lights that evening. Some Open House activities include: Register to win Braves prizes, visit the Braves Museum and Hall of Fame, tour the Braves Dugout and Clubhouse, take a turn in “Kids Run the Bases,” participate in the “Pop Fly Challenge,” play Interactive games in Scout’s Alley and Tooner Field, meet the Braves Tomahawk Team, and much more! Braves tickets are on sale now: www.braves.com/tickets.  |
