(Times of Israel) Renee Ghert-Zand - The Israeli Knesset has recently become the greenest parliament in the world. On March 29, the Knesset unveiled a 1,500-panel solar field on its roof and those of surrounding buildings, producing 450 kw. Lighting throughout the building has been changed to the energy-saving LED variety. The newer building has awning-type structures above windows that block the intense summer sun. All lighting and air conditioning turns off automatically when a room becomes empty. 80% of all paper used in the Knesset comes from recycled sources, and all printing is double-sided.
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