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Energy Saving Televisions Mean Big Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

New energy efficient television standards equivalent to greenhouse gas emission reductions achieved by removing one million cars from the road

3 Nov 2008

Nanotechnology Based Energy Saving Nansulate Coating Named One of the Top 100 Products for Remodelers

Industrial Nanotech, an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that the Company's patented Nansulate energy saving coatings have been chosen as one of the Remodelers' Choice 100 products of 2008 by Qualified Remodeler Magazine

2 Nov 2008

Environmental Pioneer Chooses Mythic Paint for His Own Home

David Gottfried, founder of U.S. Green Building Council and World Green Building Council, has selected Mythic Paint, the World's first high-performance paint with zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and zero toxins for the interior and exterior of his "green" remodeled family home

2 Nov 2008

Contruction Industry Report Outlines Green Building Developments Needed to Reduce Energy, Lessen Pollution, Improve Air Quality and Eliminate Emissions

In a major statement on "green" building technology, a new report sets out a broad agenda for research and development on technologies to decrease use of natural resources and improve indoor environments while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful pollutants from the building sector

2 Nov 2008

University of Mississippi Engineering Students Learn About Technologies, Applications and Case Examples Proving the Value of Sustainable Buildings

Students and universities are incorporating sustainable building principles into the classroom. Senior engineering students at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) will learn more about proven green building solutions and the engineer's role in green building

30 Oct 2008

Clayton Showcase of Homes Concentrates on Green Building

This year, Clayton Homes will showcase its new i-house, a completely new concept in "green" housing, along with nearly 30 other designs

28 Oct 2008

Window Film Use Can Give 30 Percent Energy Savings

Energy Experts Agree: Look to Solar Gard® or Panorama® Window Films for Proven Energy Savings

27 Oct 2008

New Energy Saving Building Code Introduced for Michigan Residents

A long-awaited state energy code, requiring homebuilders to use modern energy efficiency measures in new home construction, will now be in effect

26 Oct 2008

Oak Ridge Labs to Improve Energy Efficiency of Industry

Four Oak Ridge National Laboratory technologies to improve energy efficiency in industry have won funding from the Department of Energy’s Industrial Technologies Program

23 Oct 2008

Sustainable Leadership Award Winners Announced by Portland Cement Association

The Portland Cement Association (PCA) has identified local leaders in eight cities across the nation who have enacted policies or completed projects that promote sustainable development through the use of concrete and other cement-based products

21 Oct 2008