artners in the federal government, industry, and scientific and professional societies.
Up to 50 awards will be made for a maximum of $10,000 per team in the autumn of 2004. The money will be used for research and development of the team’s sustainable design during the academic year. In spring 2005, all teams will be invited to bring their designs to Washington, D.C. to compete for the P3 Award. The National Academy of Engineering will convene a panel of judges for the competition.
P3 highlights three components of sustainability: People, prosperity and the planet. Fundamental to the success of any sustainable design are relevant social, economic and environmental considerations that are key for this award.
The P3 competition is scheduled to open in January for students attending colleges, universities and other post-secondary educational institutions. Interdisciplinary teams are strongly encouraged, including representatives from multiple engineering departments and/or departments of chemistry, architecture, industrial design, economics, policy, social sciences, business, etc.
The closing date for applications is March 25, 2004. More information about the competition can be found on the Internet at the P3 Award Web site.
Housing Design Competition, Norwalk Connecticut
In response to the need for below-market-rate housing in the City of Norwalk, Connecticut, the Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk (NHA) is sponsoring a housing design competition for exemplary site and unit plans for first-time homebuyers, entry- and mid-level professionals, and fixed-income seniors.
The site for the design competition is an existing 7.6-acre parcel of land located north of West Cedar Street in Norwalk. It is currently an open plot of land bordered by housing developments that, for the most part, are buffered from the site by heavy vegetation. The site currently contains an active community center shared by the residents of the neighboring development. The competition program calls for the design of a new community center, which will also serve the residents of the adjacent community. All units will be designed for home ownership in a townhouse- or garden-apartment-style.
EPA Accepting Proposals for Contractor Certification Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting proposals to develop a national certification program for contractors who can deliver whole house energy efficiency improvements in existing homes. The certification -- linked to the ENERGY STAR® Program for existing homes -- shall address all major energy related systems in homes and improvements that can lead to reduced air pollution and energy savings for consumers. Proposals shall also address quality assurance mechanisms, national delivery of the program and the impact that certified whole house contractors can have on reducing energy consumption/carbon emissions and enhancing state and local energy efficiency programs. EPA has allotted up to $1,000,000 for this grant. More information is available on the Grants and Funding page of the EPA Web site under the heading “Office of Atmospheric Programs” The solicitation number is RFA# OAR-CPPD-04-02."
$ 1M Prize Promotes Sustainability Around the World
The Alcan Prize for Sustainability is a US $1 million Prize to be awarded each year to any not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, based anywhere in the world, for their contributions to economic, environmental or social sustainability. The Prize recognizes past performance and helps winning organizations continue to contribute to sustainability through their ongoing activities. The closing date for entries is March 31, 2004.
The Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) is managing the program on behalf of Alcan Inc. An international panel of distinguished judges, Chaired by José-Maria Figueres, Co-CEO of the World Economic Forum and former president of Costa Rica, will review the accomplishments and intentions of applicants and select an annual winner.
The judging panel will also determine which applicants merit Alcan Burs