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Labs21^® is a voluntary partnership program dedicated to improving the environmental performance of U.S. laboratories.

Labs21 welcomes its 200^th Supporter!
Supporters are companies and organizations that champion the Labs21 program. Learn how to become a Supporter.

Conference News

The International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I²SL) is the official co-sponsor for the Labs21 Annual Conference and workshop trainings . Please visit I²SL's Web site for the most up-to-date news and information about ways to participate in Labs21 events.

Labs21 2010 Annual Conference

Submissions are being accepted for the
2010 Call for Presenters now through March 26, and for the 2010 Go Beyond Awards now through April 30.

Labs21 2009 Annual Conference

The Labs21 2009 Annual Conference took place September 22—24 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The conference welcomed more than 600 attendees from around the globe, and included more than 60 technical presentations, a Technology and Services Fair, Evening Tours and much more! Learn more about the conference proceedings.
View the conference agenda to see who spoke at this year's conference.
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson reinforced the Labs21 principles during a welcome message delivered at opening plenary session of this year's conference. Watch the video on the 2009 Conference page.

Federal News

New NREL Web Site Helps Campuses Go Green

The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Cornell University have launched a Web site to help campus-based institutions develop clean energy and carbon-reduction strategies. Take a look at their tips on the Climate Neutral Research Campuses Web site.

Labs21 Wins 2007 White House Presidential Award!

On November 2, 2007, the White House honored Labs21 with a Presidential Award for Leadership in Federal Energy Management for its leadership in promoting and improving federal energy management. Labs21 was one of just five energy management teams to receive this national award. Read more about this incredible honor.

Reducing Federal Energy Use

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Science and Technology Facility in Golden, Colorado, becomes the first Federal building and the first Labs21 Partner to receive LEED^® Platinum certification!

Labs21 In The News

Labs21 a focus in ASHRAE's High-Performance Buildings!

Labs21 is a focus in ASHRAE's High-Performance Buildings article on the Science and Technology Facility at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado - a Labs21 Partner. Read the article to find out about the sustainable measures featured in the facility as well as Labs21's role in the project.

Labs21 featured in The HVAC&R Industry!

An article by Labs21 Community members Otto Van Geet and Susan Reily will be featured in The HVAC&R Industry, a free weekly newsletter published by ASHRAE for HVAC&R professionals. The article focus on ventilation heat recovery in laboratories and incorporates the Labs21 Approach.

Want to know what the industry is saying? View the latest articles featuring Labs21!

Labs21 2010 Annual Conference
September 28-30, 2010
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Training & Education
View the 2010 schedule.

Partners
More than 60 Partners join with Labs21! Review the list of current Labs21 Partners.

Supporters
Labs21 welcomes its 200^th Supporter!

Centers of Excellence
Learn about the new Center of Excellence at Laney College.

Tool Kit
Evaluate your lab with the Environmental Performance Criteria (EPC).

Join the Labs21 Network
Join our vibrant e-mail network of more than 5,500 laboratory professionals worldwide.