Munger's Green Initiative

Munger's Green Initiative focuses on two basic components:

  1. To continually improve our ability to follow green practices in the operation of our own business. Munger's green initiative helps our company demonstrate to our communities that we are working not just towards financial results, but for the greater common good.
  2. To continually enhance our skills for assessing, designing and delivering green solutions to our customers - from sourcing non-toxic materials, to implementing green construction processes, to reducing our carbon footprint, to respecting landfills, to green administration.


Munger's Green Initiative Leadership Committee identifies high impact green opportunities, implements action plans related to them, and then disseminates information to others outside of Munger Construction.

Munger is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding green building practices and education. The USGBC is the developer of the LEED system (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).  Currently President, David DeMaio and Vice President of Estimating and Design, Stephen Mansfield hold LEED AP certifications.

Jeff Lendroth is Munger’s Sustainable Energy Consultant, teaming with Munger Construction following his retirement from IBM Global Services, where he held various electrical, consulting and business development positions.  His role at Munger Construction as our “solar by mungergreen” evangelist is to advise our clients regarding sustainable energy solutions for their buildings, focusing on Energy Efficiency programs, Solar Electric PV and Solar Thermal systems.  His expertise includes financial justification, system design and installation of Solar PV and Thermal systems, and specifically their integration with existing commercial building infrastructures.  Jeff is constantly updating his education and knowledge on the latest technical and regulatory aspects as well as best practices of the industry and programs specific to Connecticut.  Jeff is a member of SEIA, the Solar Energy Industries Association, Solar Connecticut and a NABCEP practitioner.


In October 2009, Munger Construction began installation of PV Solar Panels on the roof of our corporate offices in Branford, CT.  We received final approval from the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund to place our system on line as of December 17, 2009. During the first month of operation alone, our system covered 70% of our electrical use in the office and shop.  This solar system will generate enough energy to off-set the power used by approximately 2 homes a year.

We have also installed occupancy sensors for lighting, replaced outdated lighting with efficient lighting systems and implemented a company recycling program. 

 

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