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Customers Looking to Make a Green Choice Have a New Energy Option

Customers looking to make a green choice have a new energy option in Dayton Power and Light's (DP+L) Green Pricing program. By participating in this program, customers can support the continued development of renewable electric energy resources, such as wind, solar and landfill gas.

21 Apr 2008

North America's Largest Solar Photovoltaic Energy Park

Joint venture partners SkyPower Corp., a Lehman Brothers Company, and SunEdison Canada announced today the official groundbreaking of First Light, North America's largest solar photovoltaic energy park to date, located on approximately 300 acres of land in Lennox + Addington County, Ontario.

21 Apr 2008

Nine Articles Highlight the Benefits of Being an Eco-Friendly Business

Vistage International, a business coaching organization for chief executives, today released its Earth Day report on the corporate benefits of going green.

21 Apr 2008

Simple Steps to Reduce Energy Use and to Think Green When Buying New Home

As Earth Day approaches, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) encourages home owners everywhere to take simple steps to reduce energy use - and to think green when they buy a new home.

21 Apr 2008

Fort Wayne Community School District Recognized for Reducing Harmful Emissions

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 Acting Air and Radiation Division Director Cheryl Newton this morning recognized the Fort Wayne Community School District, Fort Wayne, Ind., for its work using a $50,000 EPA Clean School Bus grant to reduce harmful diesel emissions from its school bus fleet.

21 Apr 2008

Top 10 List of U.S. Cities for Most Green Roofs Installed

Call it a gift for the earth just in time for Earth Day. Last year, 30 percent more green roofs were installed in North America -- and that means more beautiful rooftops, cleaner air, cooler cities, reduced energy consumption, less untreated stormwater running into our rivers and streams, and more green spaces for people, plants and animals.

21 Apr 2008

Give Plants a Chance

The international non-profit educational group, Green Plants for Green Buildings (GPGB) is announcing a month long challenge to begin on Earth Day, "Give Plants a Chance."

21 Apr 2008

DTE Energy's GreenCurrents Marks its One-Year Anniversary on Earth Day

DTE Energy's GreenCurrents renewable energy program, which marks its one-year anniversary on Earth Day, has enjoyed an extremely successful first year of operation and achieved several milestones along the way, a company official said today.

21 Apr 2008

Insulation - Single Most Cost-Effective Way to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

With warm weather just around the corner, Owens Corning, wants to remind homeowners this Earth Day that insulation isn't just for keeping homes warm in winter. Insulation also keeps homes cooler in summer by keeping heat outside and conditioned air inside.

21 Apr 2008

Sustainable Packaging Presents Growth Opportunity for Company

As a leader in providing the world with sustainable solutions, DuPont today recognized businesses from around the world in announcing the winners of the 20th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation.

21 Apr 2008

Color Influencing Consumer Purchasing Decisions

Forgive us, Kermit, but it finally seems that it IS easy being green. According to a new national survey examining America's feelings for the color, green is enjoying not only a resurgence, but has been recycled with a positive image makeover.

21 Apr 2008

Significant Increase in Environmental Benefits Through Stewardship and Recycling Programs

Baxa Corporation is committed to manufacturing operations that minimize the opportunity for environmental harm and support sustainable resources.

21 Apr 2008

Guide to Green Living Series Makes Earth Day Debut

A must-have on the West Coast has finally arrived in New York just in time for Earth Day: Welcome the first edition of Greenopia New York City, a guidebook to green businesses in all five boroughs -- from car services and hotels, to nail salons and burial services.

21 Apr 2008

Making Natural Cleaning More Mainstream

Knauss was joined by Sierra Club Executive Director Carl Pope to promote Clorox's new Green Works(TM) brand of natural cleaning products and celebrate an alliance that also helps deliver the organization's environmental message to mainstream consumers interested in living a more natural lifestyle.

21 Apr 2008

Environmental Initiative Should Save Thousands More Trees and Decrease Landfill Use

In a drive to build upon its ongoing environmental initiatives, CommScope, Inc. is expanding its cable reel recycling program to customers of Andrew Wireless Solutions, the company's division that is a global leader in communications systems and products.

21 Apr 2008