Daily Archives: January 21, 2009

The latest from Renewable Energy World

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Laura B.

The latest issue of Renewable Energy Weekly is now available. Highlights include: Energy Conversion Devices’ Turnaround: Is BIPV Finally Ready To Take Off? Residential Solar PPAs Continue To Drive Solar Market Growth Abu Dhabi Sets 7 Percent Renewables Target Climate … Continue reading →

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Companies are overstating green claims, consumers say

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post at InfoWorld. Sixty-five percent of consumers think some companies overstate their green credentials to sell more products, according to research presented by industry organization Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) at the International Consumer Electronics Show on Tuesday.

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How to benchmark datacenter energy costs

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post at InfoWorld. More CIOs are being tasked with reducing energy consumption. Here’s how to determine which areas to optimize.

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BuildClean Urges Homeowners to Test for Radon

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. Consumer advocacy organization BuildClean warned that cancer-causing radon may emanate from indoor building materials, according to a Jan. 6 press release. “The only way to know for sure is to test your home,” … Continue reading →

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DOE Adopts ASHRAE Energy Standards

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. States must now certify that their building codes meet the requirements in ASHRAE/IESNA’s 2004 energy efficiency standard, under a ruling issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that finds the standard saves … Continue reading →

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EPA Joins Grassroots Effort to Celebrate Science

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has joined with the Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science (COPUS) — a grassroots network of more than 400 universities, scientific societies, and organizations — to celebrate … Continue reading →

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Funding Available for Alternative Fuels and Urban Forestry Projects

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Laura B.

*** DOE Funding for Alternative Fuels & Clean Cities The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory, on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, is seeking applications for projects covering a range of commercial technology … Continue reading →

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EPA nominee to reconsider California waiver

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the San Francisco Chronicle. Lisa Jackson, President-elect Barack Obama’s pick for EPA administrator, said Wednesday she would immediately revisit the Bush administration’s decision to block California and 18 other states from setting tough limits on … Continue reading →

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The latest from Greener Building News

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Laura B.

Eco-Friendly Smart Growth Takes Root in Dallas http://www.greenerbuildings.com/blog/2009/01/15/eco-friendly-growth-dallas By Anna Clark Savvy developers are capitalizing on growing demand in Dallas for eco-friendly urban alternatives. Can a city known for its conspicuous consumption really be the next green frontier? Several prominent … Continue reading →

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