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Natural Gas Has Important Role in Ontario's Sustainable Energy Future

The Canadian Gas Association commended the Ontario government for tabling the Green Energy Act and recognizing the important role that natural gas and natural gas distribution utilities have in the province's sustainable energy future particularly in the areas of expanding renewable energy, supporting new technology, and energy efficiency

23 Feb 2009

Cut Energy Costs With Save Energy Forever Low-E Secondary Windows

Installed on the inside window sill in front of the existing windows, SEF Low-E Secondary Windows slash energy and maintenance costs and make buildings greener, safer, healthier and last longer

23 Feb 2009

School Building Goes Green With Sustainable School Made Offsite

A new school building has been completed for Worcestershire County Council. Built off site by Portakabin subsidiary, Yorkon, the scheme is believed to be one of the most sustainable modular education buildings in the UK

23 Feb 2009

Researchers Make Flexible Solar Panel from Plastic and It Comes in a Variety of Colours

A photoelectric panel has been made from plastic materials in different colours and involves a fine coating of plastic that can be deposited on almost any kind of surface, whether rigid or flexible

23 Feb 2009

How to Make the Most of Residential Energy Efficiency Federal Tax Credits Included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

The newly reinstated federal tax credits for residential energy efficiency makes 2009 the perfect time for American homeowners to evaluate their homes

23 Feb 2009

Green Building Components Promote Sustainable Design and Architecture

The University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture is primed to sharpen and green the cutting edge of design and architecture with the new UH Green Building Components

22 Feb 2009

Norway Commits 35 Million Euros to Green Buildings

Earlier this month, the Norwegian government asked the Norwegian University of Science and Technology to host one out of eight new national Centers for Environment-friendly Energy Research. Over the next 8 years, The Research Centre on Zero Emission Buildings (ZEB) are granted an annual budget of 4,5 million euros

22 Feb 2009