Daily Archives: September 17, 2009

Kundra's great experiment: Government apps 'store front' opens for business

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Government Computer News. The White House has opened an online storefront where federal agencies can purchase cloud computing services. Vivek Kundra, the federal chief information officer, said that the new service — called Apps.gov – is designed to … Continue reading →

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Green Opportunities

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at American School & University. Making existing buildings more sustainable is critical to achieving large-scale environmental benefits. Sustainability initiatives in existing buildings also promote significant business benefits, ranging from enhanced productivity to operational savings. But how … Continue reading →

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Built to Last

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in American School & University. Early proponents of sustainable-design strategies provided facilities that are fulfilling their promise to save energy and improve education.

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The New MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Laura B.

From the Be Spartan Green web site: In January 2008, the Michigan State University Board of Trustees authorized the creation of a new recycling facility to be located west of Farm Lane in the service district, which will triple the … Continue reading →

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Vatican installs solar collectors for heating, cooling buildings

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in The Catholic Review. As part of its long-term clean-energy initiatives, the Vatican has installed high-tech solar collectors to help heat and cool its buildings. The installation came about a year after the tiny city-state turned … Continue reading →

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DOE to Fund up to $454 Million for Retrofit Ramp-Ups in Energy Efficiency

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Laura B.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu today announced a new $450 million program designed to catalyze a nationwide energy upgrade that experts estimate could save $100 million annually in utility bills for households and businesses. The Recovery Act’s “Retrofit Ramp-Up” … Continue reading →

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Fight Grows Over Labels on Household Cleaners

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. Companies struggle to look environmentally friendly while keeping their “secret sauces” away from competitors.

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Following Trash and Recyclables on Their Journey

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times about MIT’s Senseable City Laboratory. A project that tracks garbage through the waste disposal system over the next three months will help give people a concrete sense of their impact on … Continue reading →

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