Philadelphia Business Journal: Elliptical machines generate power at Drexel’s new recreation center

Drexel University recently unveiled their new fitness facility. While the new facility looks incredibly modern, it also features the ability to convert kinetic energy into electricity that will be harnessed to power a sign that has “Drexel Dragons” written on it. 

The carbon-free power will be produced when any of the dozen elliptical machines are being used. A standard 30-minute workout on an elliptical can produce up to 50 watts of energy. For more on the new center and it's unusual energy source, click the link below.


Philadelphia Business Journal: Elliptical machines generate power at Drexel’s new recreation center

DEP Goes for Gold

Here is a video of an amazing example of green building and LEED certification right in our own back yard. The Department of Environmental Protection's Southeast Regional Office in Norristown PA is a LEED Certified Gold Building that contains 100,000 square feet of Class A Office Space and houses 300 DEP workers. Watch below for a brief tour and overview of the site.

For more information on the LEED process, visit the US Green Building Council Site.