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Managing Forests as Carbon Storage Solutions to Offset Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Scientists who have determined how much carbon is stored annually in upper Midwest forests hope their findings will be used to accelerate global discussion about the strategy of managing forests to offset greenhouse gas emissions

8 Sep 2008

Environmentally Conscientious iPod Sound System Made From Bamboo

The one year-old audio brand Vers is taking a very different path than the rest of the plastic iPod sound system world with its sustainably-designed wood sound system line made using bamboo

8 Sep 2008

Brookhaven Lab Buildings Achieve LEED Green Building Certification

Two buildings on the 5,300-acre site of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have each been awarded a LEED silver rating by the U.S. Green Building Council

7 Sep 2008

FedEx Freight and BP Solar Team Up On Second Solar Power Installation

FedEx Corp. and BP Solar announced today the completion and activation of a second project together - a solar system for a FedEx Freight distribution center in Fontana, California

5 Sep 2008

USDA Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects

Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today announced that 639 individuals and businesses in 43 states and the Virgin Islands have been selected to receive $35 million in grants and loan guarantees for renewable energy systems or to improve energy efficiency in farm and business operations

1 Sep 2008

Solar Electricity Gets Easier to Own With New Loan Program

A new loan program will enable more APS customers to take advantage of rebates and tax incentives available for adding personal renewable energy systems

28 Aug 2008

Smart New School Designs Providing Better Learning in Low Energy, Positive Indoor Environments

Smart New Designs Boost Learning, Cut School Energy Bills and Provide Better Indoor Environments for Students and Teachers

28 Aug 2008

Owens Corning Solace Energy Efficient Window Solutions

Owens Corning, today announced the introduction of Solace Windows, a fiberglass- reinforced window provided through Owens Corning Construction Services. The addition of Solace Windows extends the power of the Owens Corning brand to remodelers in the replacement window market by broadening its product portfolio of energy-efficient solutions

27 Aug 2008

Builders and Developers Go Green As Consumers Demand Sustainable Housing

More of the nation's apartments and condos are going green as multifamily builders and developers respond to growing consumer interest in sustainable building practices, according to a recent survey by the National Association of Home Builders

27 Aug 2008

Cash Rebates to be Available in Nevada for Wind Power and Hydroelectric Systems

Due to the success of the SolarGenerations Program, Sierra Pacific Power and Nevada Power Company are expanding their renewable energy programs to include cash incentives for wind and hydroelectric power systems as well as photovoltaic solar systems

26 Aug 2008