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Program Assists With Development of Emission Inventories and Action Plans

To help local governments play a role in combating climate change, the commonwealth is making $300,000 available through a new grant program so municipalities can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve energy, and lower operating expenses.

22 May 2008

Weber Shandwick Receives Green Certification for all its Offices in US

Weber Shandwick, a leading global public relations firm, today announced it has received ISO 14001 certification, the prestigious "Green Certification," for all its offices in the United States.

21 May 2008

Profiting From a Greener IT Infrastructure

IDC today announced plans for the IDC Green IT Forum West taking place June 10, 2008 at the Santa Clara Hilton in Santa Clara, CA.

21 May 2008

Coffee Beans Could Give Britain's Biomass a Power Boost

A process used to roast coffee beans could give Britain's biomass a power boost, increasing the energy content of some of the UK's leading energy crops by up to 20 per cent.

21 May 2008

JPL to Participate in the Cool Planet Project

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a leading research center managed for NASA by the California Institute of Technology, has reduced its energy usage by installing energy efficiency projects that save more than four million kilowatt hours annually.

21 May 2008

First Vice President of Sustainability Announced at National Postal Forum

The U.S. Postal Service chose the state with the most progressive environmental record in the nation as the place to announce the creation of a corporate vice president of sustainability.

21 May 2008

School Unveiled an Ultra Clean and Energy-Efficient Power Generation System

In a state whose schools rank among the least energy-efficient in the country, Branford High School today celebrated its decision to become one of Connecticut's most energy-efficient and environmentally conscious places of learning.

21 May 2008

NSTAR Earned Coveted Gold Certification for Corporate Office Building

Known for its avid support of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in the region, NSTAR is now one of only three companies in Massachusetts to meet the rigorous standards of a LEED® Gold certification for existing buildings.

20 May 2008

Retailer Affirms Environmental Leadership Position in Industry

Office Depot, a leading global provider of office products and services, today announced that it has achieved volume pre-certification under the pilot Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Portfolio Program for its store prototype design - the retailer's master set of drawings - from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).

20 May 2008

Report Highlights Business Solutions that are Environmentally Efficient

With the support of Governor Schwarzenegger and distinguished CEOs, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today launched its inaugural report "Innovations Review 2008: Making Green the New Business as Usual."

20 May 2008