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New Company Formed to Accelerate Production of High Performance Insulating Glass

Southwall Technologies Inc., a worldwide innovator of energy-saving films and glass products, announced today the formation of Southwall Insulating Glass, a joint venture with Chicago-based manufacturer Sound Solutions Windows + Doors.

10 Apr 2008

U.S. Green Building Council Awards The Palazzo LEED Certification

The Palazzo Las Vegas, a Las Vegas Sands Corp. property, announced that the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) made its "green" status official with the presentation of a Silver LEED(R) Certificate (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) at an award ceremony held today.

10 Apr 2008

EMC Corporation's Parking Facilities First to See Significant Energy Savings

Groom Energy Solutions today announced the availability of its GES Hybrid parking garage lighting fixture, a patent-pending retrofit kit that reduces by 50 percent, the energy consumed by typical parking garage lighting fixtures.

10 Apr 2008

Nexant to Develop and Install Energy Efficiency Management Information System at Utility Subsidiaries

MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company has chosen Nexant, Inc. to develop and install a new integrated energy efficiency management information system at two of its utility subsidiaries, MidAmerican Energy Company and PacifiCorp.

9 Apr 2008

Mintel Finds More New Products Boasting Environmentally Friendly Claims

Americans increasingly express environmental concerns, so manufacturers are taking steps to convey the eco-friendliness of their products. According to Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD), the number of new products with an environmentally friendly claim has grown substantially over the past five years.

9 Apr 2008

Company Experiences Exponential Growth as Market for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Solutions Surges

Standard Renewable Energy, a Houston-based provider of energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions, today announced it has received $7 million in Series B funding, adding to the $8 million it received less than 12 months ago in its Series A round.

9 Apr 2008

New Supercomputer Cooled by an Innovative Water System

IBM today introduced a new supercomputer powered by one of the world's fastest microprocessors and cooled by an innovative water system. The new Power 575® supercomputer, equipped with IBM’s latest ...

9 Apr 2008

GGEC Launches Major Green Neighborhood Initiative Called Greening + Cleaning America

Globally Green Energy Consortium (GGEC), the leading green energy and sustainability non-profit organization has launched a major green neighborhood initiative called Greening + Cleaning AmericaSM.

9 Apr 2008

Individual Environmental Initiatives Should Be Part of Balanced Portfolio Throughout the Supply Chain

Companies are introducing environmental initiatives for myriad reasons, often to comply with customer mandates and new regulations or to boost public opinion. But why shouldn't firms also use the "green" buzz as a means to improve business operations and reduce supply chain costs?

9 Apr 2008

Alliance to Save Energy Urge Consumers to Help Tackle Spiraling Energy Prices

The Alliance to Save Energy today urged consumers to help tackle spiraling energy prices by reducing consumption and urged Congress to adopt new energy-efficiency policies. Such steps are the best ways to combat oil prices anticipated to exceed $100/barrel on average this year and natural gas prices of more than $1.40/thousand cubic feet, the Alliance said.

9 Apr 2008