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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

New York Mayor Offerred Free Roof Top Wind Turbine

Marquiss Wind Power Offers To Give City A Chance To Test Roof-Top Power

24 Aug 2008

CertainTeed Invests In Environmentally Friendly Building Blocks for Wall Construction

CertainTeed Corporation, has made an investment in ARXX to
further develop the growing market for ARXX's innovative Apex Block, a naturally insulating cement-foam building material used for both above and below grade walls

21 Aug 2008

Bigger Earthquake Risk Than Previously Thought for New York, Big Risk for Nuclear Plant

A study by a group of prominent seismologists suggests that a pattern of subtle but active faults makes the risk of earthquakes to the New York City area substantially greater than formerly believed

21 Aug 2008

World's Greenest Casino Resort Uses Most Advanced and Environmentally Friendly Concrete

iCrete, a company that is revolutionizing the construction industry with its concrete mix design technology system, has delivered some of the world's most advanced and environmentally friendly concrete mix designs for the construction of Revel Casino Resort

19 Aug 2008

Green Building Best Practices Audio Conference Almost Complete

The fourth and final audio conference session is still open for registration. Don't miss out on this lively discussion by sustainability experts about the legal risks that accompany green building practices

19 Aug 2008

Beijing Olympic National Stadium Insulated by Owens Corning FOAMULAR XPS Insulation

Owens Corning announced that its FOAMULAR(R) XPS foam insulation was used in the construction of the floors, steps and parking lot of the main 2008 Beijing Olympic venue, National Stadium, in Beijing, China, and in other sports stadiums for the Olympic games

19 Aug 2008

Revolutionary Self-Cleaning Coating Protects Buildings Against Environmental Pollution

Green Earth Nano Science, Inc., a nanotechnology solutions provider and global supplier of proprietary photocatalyst* coatings, recently introduced its newly improved, easy to apply, green, environment friendly, transparent self-cleaning coatings for exterior applications distributed globally under the SolarStucco™ brand.

15 Aug 2008

Earning LEED Gold Certification helps Beijing Games Achieve Goal of being Environmentally Responsible

Environmental Market Solutions, Inc. (EMSI), an environmental and green building consulting company, provided consulting services for the Beijing Olympic Village, the first project in China to achieve LEED(R) ND (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development) certification.

13 Aug 2008