Daily Archives: August 8, 2008

The latest from Renewable Energy World

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Laura B.

The latest issue of Renewable Energy Weekly is now available. Highlights include: Mexico & Agaves: Moving from Tequila to Ethanol Beijing Olympics Show China’s Renewable Energy Aspirations Inside Renewable Energy Podcast: Debating the Brazilian Ethanol Tariff; The Weak Dollar and … Continue reading →

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A Green PC That’s Easier on the Electric Bill. The Bamboo Case Is Optional.

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. Those of us who pay lip service to green living can now be more genuinely P.C. — with the Dell Studio Hybrid PC, a computer with special power-saving features.

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Nation's Largest Net-Zero Energy, Residential Community – Geos Neighborhood – Launches in Colorado

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Building Design & Construction. Geos Neighborhood, the country’s largest net-zero energy, master-planned community, announced plans for 250 residences located between Denver and Boulder, Colo. Set to begin infrastructure construction this fall, Geos Neighborhood will generate … Continue reading →

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Greening by industry

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full post in the Sustainable IT blog. Different industries — even if they have common green aspirations such as cutting carbon emissions or using fewer natural resources — will find that different technological approaches will better aid them … Continue reading →

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EPA Announces Web-Based System for Companies to Self-Disclose Environmental Violations

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Laura B.

EPA today announced a pilot project that allows regulated facilities nationwide to self-disclose environmental violations in a secure environment on EPA’s Website under the Agency’s audit policy. This electronic self-disclosure system, or eDisclosure, should reduce transaction costs for companies by … Continue reading →

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E.P.A. Declines to Reduce the Quota for Ethanol in Cars

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. The Environmental Protection Agency concluded, at least for now, that the national goal of reducing oil use trumps any effect on food prices from making fuel from corn.

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