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Online Gateway to the Most Energy-Efficient and Environmentally-Friendly Buildings

The California Department of General Services today announced it has developed the nation's first statewide online database of "green" buildings that employs Geographic Information Systems mapping technology.

4 Jun 2008

Improving Energy Efficiency in Homes and Offices without Compromising on Comfort

The energy we use to heat our homes and offices consumes almost 40 per-cent of the total energy used across Europe.

4 Jun 2008

Reducing Company's Carbon Footprint by 20% by 2017

Since Cox Enterprises Chairman and CEO Jim Kennedy announced "Cox Conserves" in 2007, the company's 80,000 employees nationwide stepped up to meet his challenge. The goal: reduce the company's energy consumption by 20 percent by 2017.

3 Jun 2008

Services Help Industrial Companies Reduce Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

MWH, a global provider of environmental engineering, strategic consulting and construction services, today announced the introduction of sustainable energy management services (SEM) to industrial clients in the United States.

2 Jun 2008

New Solar Piling Light for the Marine Market

American Solar Products announces the introduction of their new solar Piling Light for the marine market. Employing the latest in solar power technology, our solar Piling Light offers marina and boat owners an attractive, cost effective lighting solution for their decorative lighting needs.

1 Jun 2008

Boston Scientific Receives LEED Certification for Renovation of Endosurgery Headquarters

Boston Scientific Corporation today announced it has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for the renovation of its Endosurgery Headquarters located in Marlborough, MA.

29 May 2008

Industry-First Real Time Energy Metering of Lighting Circuits

Cooper Controls Ltd., a subsidiary of Cooper Industries, Ltd., announces the launch of iLumin, a new architectural control system for complete lighting management in North American markets.

29 May 2008

Citibank and CitiFinancial Branches Designed with Sustainable Features

As part of its commitment to address global climate change, Citi announced that it is the first company to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) pre-certification for a retail commercial interior prototype through a pilot U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) program.

29 May 2008

Demand for Eco-Friendly Products Has Never Been Stronger

As consumers become increasingly mindful of their role in protecting the environment, the demand for new and innovative eco-friendly products and brands has never been stronger.

29 May 2008

Energy Storage Poised As the Next Big Energy Investment

From the mobile phones carried by 3.3 billion people to the half a million hybrid electric vehicles sold last year, the world runs on energy storage technologies - the batteries, capacitors, and other devices that play a hidden, vital role in the energy economy. Energy storage is poised as the next big energy investment field: Venture capital in the field grew 74% to $709 million in 2007.

29 May 2008