Daily Archives: October 8, 2008

The latest from Renewable Energy World

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Laura B.

The latest issue of Renewable Energy Weekly is now available. Highlights include: Tax Credits Extended: Renewable Energy Industry Breathes Sigh of Relief National Solar Tour Puts Solar Energy On Display Across America PV’s “Moore’s Law” Required To Drive Increased Material … Continue reading →

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Industry Makes Green While Going Green

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Major manufacturing and business sectors are improving environmental performance to cut waste, improve economic competitiveness and gain other important benefits. Steel recycling in the United States reached an all-time high in 2005. Chemical manufacturers cut air emissions in half from … Continue reading →

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Gap Inc. Unveils 1 Megawatt Solar Power System

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS), MMA Renewable Ventures, a subsidiary of Municipal Mortgage & Equity, LLC (OTC: MMAB.PK), and SunPower Corporation (Nasdaq: SPWRA, SPWRB), today joined with local officials in unveiling a one megawatt (MW) solar power … Continue reading →

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Metric 'oops' costs House $25,000

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Washington Times. A grade school metric system error cost taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars extra for the first purchase of carbon offsets for the House of Representatives’ “Greening of the Capitol” initiative, a … Continue reading →

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First Metro Green Jobs Report Projects 4.2 Million Jobs by 2038

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Via Docuticker. First Metro Green Jobs Report Projects 4.2 Million Jobs by 2038 (PDF; 175 KB) Source: U.S. Conference of Mayors According to a groundbreaking study establishing a national Green Jobs Index, the U.S. economy currently generates more than 750,000 … Continue reading →

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FDA Issues Interim Safety and Risk Assessment of Melamine and Melamine-related Compounds in Food

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Via Docuticker. FDA Issues Interim Safety and Risk Assessment of Melamine and Melamine-related Compounds in Food Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued the results of its interim safety and risk assessment … Continue reading →

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Climate-Change Policy and CO2 Emissions from Passenger Vehicles

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Via Docuticker. Climate-Change Policy and CO2 Emissions from Passenger Vehicles (PDF; 155 KB) Source: Congressional Budget Office From CBO Director’s Blog: Discussions about addressing climate change (e.g., through a cap-and-trade program or a carbon tax) often focus on the transportation … Continue reading →

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New from the GAO

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Green Affordable Housing:  HUD Has Made Progress in Promoting Green Building, but Expanding Efforts Could Help Reduce Energy Costs and Benefit Tenants.  GAO-09-46, October 7. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-46 Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d0946high.pdf

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