The tour we had in Bedford library had many valuable information. The library has native grass and plants decorating the landscape. The reflective sun light white roof is built with a water runoff. The roof saved 100 thousand to the library in utility cost. The whole construction was made brand new. Vacant land was bought by the City of Bedford. The budget for the construction of the new library was 9.5 million. There was a fear of building green. Their thought was anything green equal major dollar sign without payback in return. The Bedford library was previously closed and was nationally known for closing by majority of votes. The environment was very comforting and welcoming. They also had a solar panel system that needs to be replaced every 10 years and cost 150 to 250 thousand. Sun power was used to meet the required 70% energy efficient requisite. This was made by a 1.99 million incentive from state energy and conservation. The solar panel provider is SATCON. The staff is still looking over incentives, especially geothermal. They had to teach and inform community about sustainable building. The use of innovative technology is used in library by using an automotive book sorter. The Bedford library created a reduction in workforce but increase in productivity.
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