The Sun Shines Bright on Douglas County Libraries

Douglas County Libraries just got a little brighter, and a little greener! Thanks to a grant from the Colorado Governor’s Energy Office, the Sunflower Corporation installed a Sundolier™ daylight system for no cost at the Philip S. Miller Library. Using solar power and a battery, the Sundolier™ will actually follow the sun, tracking its brightest angle, and disburse the natural light through the main room of the library. This should help reduce electric light and cooling demands, and related emissions. Watch the DC8 video on YouTube! The Sundolier is a creation of the Sunflower, Corp., a Boulder-based company. It is the latest of many environmental sustainability practices Douglas County Libraries incorporates to save energy and money. The libraries feature installed fans in the meeting rooms and tinted windows to save on cooling costs; there are now inexpensive, reusable book bags available for patrons to purchase; the libraries use Xeriscape practices on its grounds; and the library uses a green construction policy in all of its building projects. here's a complete list of Douglas County Libraries green practices.