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Green Schools Toolkit debuted this week at Annual Summit
Press Release Issued by the USGBC
USGBC's comprehensive guide supports state lawmakers working hard to legislate smart and effective policy.
Timken Received $26 million Wind Turbine Contract
Press Release Issued by Timken
Timken to provide engineering, advanced bearings, condition monitoring and services for Goldwind platforms in China with broader, global opportunity.
Zotos Int. Wins Approval for $7M, 3.3 MW Wind Energy Project
Press Release Issued by PRNewswire
The largest wind project of any manufacturing company in the US won final approval yesterday and is expected to start construction next month.
Park & Zoo to be Awarded LEED Gold
Press Release Issued by Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo was awarded LEED gold and is the first Amusement Park & Zoo in the country to be certified LEED gold.
Give your Opinion on PA's State Forest Certification Audit
Press Release Issued by PRNewswire
SmartWood is inviting the public to submit comments in August during its review of Pennsylvania's 2.2 million-acre state forest system.
Electricity Provider Signs Wind Agreement
Press Release Issued by Consumers Energy
A 56-wind turbine wind park is scheduled to begin operation in late 2012.
Plug-In 2011 Conference to Move to Southeast
Press Release Issued by the Electric Power Research Institute
Conference on advances, market research and policy initiatives shaping plug-in hybrid and electric transportation to be held in North Carolina.
$117 Million Loan Guarantee for Kahuku Wind Power Finalized
Progress Alert Issued by EERE
The project includes the development of an innovative 30 MW wind power plant that will supply electricity to approximately 7,700 households per year.
Design and Construction of 1-MW Solar Power System Completed
Press Release Issued by SunPower
System financed With American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds; $8.8 million in savings expected.
Third Generation PVs Poised to Take Huge Leap Forward
Press Release Issued by PRNewswire
The exploratory mass production of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC)-powered consumer durables is likely to alter the future course of research.
Green Hospital to Heal Patients and the Environment
Press Release Issued by the Regional Alliance for Economic Development
The Franklin Woods Community Hospital, located in 135-acre Med Tech Park in Johnson City, Tenn., was built with people and the natural world in mind.
AIA Recognizes Young Leaders
Press Release Issued by the AIA
The AIA National Associates Committee selected six recipients to receive the 2010 Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship.
ASLA Inducts 41 to Council of Fellows
Press Release Issued by ASLA
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has selected 41 members for induction into its distinguished Council of Fellows.
Initiative Promotes Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Materials
Press Release Issued by ENDS Europe Daily
A report by organizations including the Dutch environment ministry calls for energy efficiency and sustainable materials in the construction sector.
Norway Tops Green Building Index Second Year in a Row
Press Release Issued by ENDS Europe Daily
Norway has topped a global index designed to measure countries' progress towards reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the built environment.
Penn. Governor Takes Clear Stand on Alternative Energy
Press Release Issued by the Pennsylvania Office of the Governor
The latest round of state investments in Pennsylvania’s high-tech economy will bring alternative energy technologies to the marketplace.
Certification Groups Pressure USGBC to End Discrimination
Press Release Issued by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification
Forest certification standards from 12 nations have called on the USGBC to accept all credible sustainable forest certification standards.
BOMA/Chicago to Lead Smart Grid Pilot Program
Press Release Issued by BOMA
BOMA/Chicago signed a MoU to lead a commercial office building smart grid pilot program as part of the Korea-Illinois Smart Grid Collaboration.
CityView Expands Into Student Housing Sector
Press Release Issued by PRNewswire
CityView announced construction has commenced at West 27th Place, a mixed-use market rate student housing development adjacent to USC.
Securing Project Financing Remains a Problem for Clients
Press Release Issued by ASLA
Over half of landscape architecture firms reported steady or above levels of billable hours and inquiries for new work.
PV Contractor Introduces PV Business Platform
Press Release Issued by PV Contractor
PV Contractor successfully introduced thier innovative business platform for the photovoltaic (PV) sector at Intersolar North America.
Construction Commences at 30-MW Kahuku Wind
Press Release Issued by RMT
RMT has been selected by First Wind for engineering and construction of its Kahuku Wind energy facility located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii.
Project Includes Two “Green” Rooftop Terraces
Press Release Issued by TBG Partners
The $51 million, 27-floor Saint Ann Court opened in November 2009 and is currently seeking LEED certification.
Energy Efficiency Research/Deployment Partnerships Announced
Progress Alert Issued by EERE
Teams will receive up to $30 million to deliver innovative energy efficiency strategies to the residential market.
Cool Roofs Implemtation to Reduce Energy Use
Press Release Issued by U.S. DOE
Initiatives underway at the DOE will more broadly implement cool roof technologies on DOE facilities and buildings across the federal government.
Green Schools Toolkit debuted this week at Annual Summit
USGBC's comprehensive guide supports state lawmakers working …

Timken Received $26 million Wind Turbine Contract
Timken to provide engineering, advanced bearings, condition …

Zotos Int. Wins Approval for $7M, 3.3 MW Wind Energy Project
The largest wind project of any manufacturing …

Park & Zoo to be Awarded LEED Gold
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo was awarded …

Give your Opinion on PA's State Forest Certification Audit
SmartWood is inviting the public to submit …

Electricity Provider Signs Wind Agreement
A 56-wind turbine wind park is scheduled …

Plug-In 2011 Conference to Move to Southeast
Conference on advances, market research and policy …

$117 Million Loan Guarantee for Kahuku Wind Power Finalized
The project includes the development of an …

Design and Construction of 1-MW Solar Power System Completed
System financed With American Recovery and Reinvestment …

Third Generation PVs Poised to Take Huge Leap Forward
The exploratory mass production of dye-sensitized solar …

Green Hospital to Heal Patients and the Environment
The Franklin Woods Community Hospital, located in …

AIA Recognizes Young Leaders
The AIA National Associates Committee selected six …

ASLA Inducts 41 to Council of Fellows
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) …

Initiative Promotes Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Materials
A report by organizations including the Dutch …

Norway Tops Green Building Index Second Year in a Row
Norway has topped a global index designed …

Penn. Governor Takes Clear Stand on Alternative Energy
The latest round of state investments in …

Certification Groups Pressure USGBC to End Discrimination
Forest certification standards from 12 nations have …

BOMA/Chicago to Lead Smart Grid Pilot Program
BOMA/Chicago signed a MoU to lead a …

CityView Expands Into Student Housing Sector
CityView announced construction has commenced at West …

Securing Project Financing Remains a Problem for Clients
Over half of landscape architecture firms reported …

PV Contractor Introduces PV Business Platform
PV Contractor successfully introduced thier innovative business …

Construction Commences at 30-MW Kahuku Wind
RMT has been selected by First Wind …

Project Includes Two “Green” Rooftop Terraces
The $51 million, 27-floor Saint Ann Court …

Energy Efficiency Research/Deployment Partnerships Announced
Teams will receive up to $30 million …

Cool Roofs Implemtation to Reduce Energy Use
Initiatives underway at the DOE will more …