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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

Energy Independence Within Reach Says Architecture 2030 Founder

Energy independence is within our grasp, according to Edward Mazria, founder and executive director of Architecture 2030

24 Aug 2008

Environment-Friendly 'eKOfresh' Coolers Installed as Refrigeration Equipment for Coca-Cola at Beijing Olympics

The first-time, across-the-board installation at the Olympic Games of an entire lineup of HFC-free coolers and vending machines marks a highly visible step forward in The Coca-Cola Company's long-range energy management and climate protection plan

24 Aug 2008

Haier Has Major Role in Helping Beijing Olympics to be Green

Haier, the world's fourth largest white goods manufacturer and the official white goods sponsor of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is proud to have contributed to the green efforts in Beijing and the co-host cities by providing environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient home appliances to all Olympic venues

24 Aug 2008

Ceramic Nanotechnology Product From CerMet Lab Increases Fuel Economy in Heavy Duty Trucks

A vigorous SAE J1321 Type II fuel consumption test, performed by an independent testing company, has verified the ability of a ceramic nano-technology product from CerMet Lab to increase fuel economy in a heavy-duty truck

21 Aug 2008