Daily Archives: August 10, 2009

Energy Incentives for Individuals in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Laura B.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) provides numerous tax incentives for individuals to invest in energy-efficient products. Residential Energy Property Credit (Section 1121): The new law increases the energy tax credit for homeowners who make energy efficient improvements to … Continue reading →

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Oregon Increasing Reliance On Locally Made Biodiesel

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Food Manufacturing. Pulling up to the pump in a diesel car or rig? In Oregon from now on, a small portion of the fill-up will be soybean squeezings or recycled cooking grease. Biodiesel production has … Continue reading →

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Leading the Future of Sustainability: Implementing the Global Reporting Initiative Framework

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Laura B.

When: October 23-25, 200 Where: Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana For more information: http://www.vu-gri.org/ Valuing sustainability in today’s business landscape is not only the right thing to do, it has rapidly become imperative to success.  By strengthening the three pillars of … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Need Help Surviving Climate Change Impacts

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Laura B.

Via Docuticker. Wildlife Need Help Surviving Climate Change Impacts Source: National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) Wildlife and public lands need help surviving the conditions caused by climate change, such as droughts, warmer temperatures, and loss of habitat. A new report … Continue reading →

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Turn Old CDs Into Dumbbells to Beat Clutter and Boost Muscles

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Lifehacker. Grab your box of misguided music choices, because your Limp Bizkit CDs will no longer embarrass you. Turn those old CDs (and AOL promo disks, too) into DIY dumbbells.

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Climate Change Seen as Threat to U.S. Security

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. A growing number of policy makers say that the world’s rising temperatures, surging seas and melting glaciers are a direct threat to the national interest.

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August 2009 Industrial Technologies Program E-Bulletin now available

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the whole newsletter. Contents include: The upcoming Midwest Energy Efficiency Exchange Two ITP-supported technologies that have received R&D 100 awards Numerous Specialist Qualification opportunities this fall The November 2009 World Energy Engineering Congress The summer issue of Energy Matters, … Continue reading →

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