Energy Star Certification Now Available for Multifamily High-Rise Buildings
In the past, only single family homes and low-rise multifamily buildings were eligible to earn the Energy Star.
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GE Researchers Developing New Generator for Wind Turbines Up to 15MW
A $3 Million project with the Department of Energy will employ superconducting technology to increase the output of wind turbine
1% For The Planet Launches Ambassador Program
The global network of businesses is becoming the largest environmental
International Hotels to Standardize Carbon Accounting Methods
The Carbon Measurement Working Group is collaborating on a groundbreaking initiative to standardize carbon accounting in the hospitality industry.
$1.9 Billion in US Solar Exports in 2010, A Bright Spot in the US Economy
Solar PV components accounted for almost all of the exports, during this record year for US solar PV
Natural Gas Fracking Emissions Higher, And Should Provide Additional Energy Source
Fracking for natural gas significantly raises methane emissions, but those could provide additional energy if it were
Federal Funding: DOE Guarantees for Concentrating Solar, Cellulosic Ethanol; USDA Funds Upgrades to Rural Grid
DOE guarantees for the 250 MW Genesis Solar Project and Abengoa's commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant; USDA approves $900M in loans for rural smart …
Chipotle Creates Foundation to Support Sustainable Agriculture
Chipotle Mexican Grill, the only fast food chain that uses organic, locally grown ingredients, has created a foundation to further support sustainable farming …
Paper Use Declines as Media Tablets Boom
The amount of paper used to make books, magazines and newspapers is in steep decline because of the rapid adoption of media tablets like Apple's iPad and …