March 02, 2010

EcoWatch

Top Three Marketing Mistakes of Green Businesses

The top three marketing mistakes green businesses make, according to California-based green business strategist Jim Simcoe. Read more...

 
 
February 16, 2010

EcoWatch

Opus Roof Blanket Offers Improvements Over Traditional Underlayments

At the International Roofing Expo next week, manufacturer Propex will unveil Opus Roof Blanket, a synthetic steep-slope roofing underlayment the company says improves on the plastic’s drawbacks that have made some contractors reluctant to give up felt. Read more...

 
 
January 19, 2010

EcoWatch

DOE Announces Support for Next Generation Lighting

More than $37 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will go to support high-efficiency solid-state lighting projects. Read more...

 
 
January 12, 2010

EcoWatch

Texas Green Building Summit To Be Held Feb. 9

The green building spotlight will shine on Dallas early next month when the USGBC North Texas Chapter and the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas team up to present the 2nd Annual Texas Green Building Summit Feb. 9. The one-day conference will include a keynote address by USGBC president and CEO Rick Fedrizzi and presentations by a full slate of experts covering a range of topics related to new and existing residential and commercial buildings. Sessions will focus on green certification programs, quality and building performance, green building legal issues, lessons learned from zero-energy homes, and the latest on building science. Read more...

 
 
January 11, 2010

EcoWatch

First Online Green Building Conference Begins Jan. 12

Can’t make it to Las Vegas this month for the International Builders’ Show? The New Jersey Builders Association is offering a good alternative with the Virtual Green Build Event, an online trade show and conference that builders can attend from their home or office. Read more...

 
 

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