The sidebar in the feature article on mass transit, "More Transit Industry Participants See a Green Signal Ahead," incorrectly states that the photovoltaic panels on the new Stillwell Terminal in Coney Island "did not deliver" (ENR 8/8 p. 32). Moreover, the quotes attributed to me are misleading. The PV panels perform as intended, providing 150kW of clean renewable energy to the facility. While the cost of this prototype PV installation exceeds the value of power savings over the life of the facility, the elegant solar energy roof contributes to the overall success of this facility and is helping to rejuvenate Coney Island.
At MTA New York City Transit, we have found that a number of piloted green measures, such as recycled construction waste, natural lighting and natural ventilation, are economical and practical. We are formally incorporating these elements into our standards for use on all applicable projects. I believe that in the future, sustainability will be a natural part of all good designs.