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August Legislative Update

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 04:31:54 EST

A North Carolina construction-debris ordinance and Indianapolis’ new green building incentives were some of the green legislative issues in the news last month.

Case Study: Post-Katrina, Mississippi Habitat Chapter Sets Its Sights on Green Building

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:07:40 EST

Five years after the hurricane leveled much of the region, this ultra-green home is part of the Bay-Waveland chapter’s commitment to building sustainable, affordable dwellings.

Dallas Apartment Builders Going Green

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:03:55 EST

Aug. 27--The new Belmont Apartments in East Dallas have a fitness center, a swimming pool and skyline views.

U.S. Energy Appetite Trimmed in 2009

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:03:56 EST

Americans are using less energy overall and availing themselves of more renewable energy sources, a report says.

The Week in Green: August 21-27

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:58:31 EST

A roundup of green building news including GE’s smart homes research and the upcoming release of the FTC’s revised Green Guides.

Solar Power’s Price to Plummet

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:08:01 EST

A new government report concludes that solar power will be cheaper than power from the electrical grid by 2030.

Study: Clean Energy Would Mean Big Boost for West Texas Economy

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:02:52 EST

Aug. 24--An economic study released Monday indicated a clean energy economy would create an increase of more than 22,000 jobs and $280 million annually in local and state tax revenue in the next decade.

Tennessee Valley Authority's Energy-Efficient Homes Have Impressive First Year

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:02:53 EST

KNOXVILLE - Despite a year of temperature extremes, the Tennessee Valley Authority has seen significant energy savings at its research project for energy efficient homes.

New Web Site Catalogs Eco-Certifications

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:27:47 EST

Ecolabel online database aims to help companies and consumers navigate claims of environmental certifications and labels for a range of products.

Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Candidates Weigh in on Alternative-Energy Portfolio Standards

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:02:46 EST

Aug. 23--One of the world's largest wind companies, Spain's Gamesa, has two plants in Pennsylvania where turbine components are made, and it employs 850 statewide.

The Week in Green: Aug. 14-20

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:29:22 EST

A roundup of green building news including the demise of the McMansion and consumer confusion over energy-saving measures.

Pros Tap Into Water Conservation

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:55:59 EST

Within 20 years, clean water will be as valuable as oil is today, according to a leading green building expert.

Study: Americans Unclear on Energy Saving

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:43:16 EST

Americans are generally in the dark when it comes to the most efficient ways to save energy, U.S. researchers say.

Brunswick County, N.C., Plans for Growing Solar, Wind Energy Use

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:02:31 EST

Aug. 16--Slowly but surely, alternative energy is coming to Brunswick County.

Survey: Consumer Interest in Green Homes Declines

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:44:15 EST

Although the market for certified green homes is growing, a new national poll has found that consumer interest in owning a sustainable or energy-efficient home has declined.

Timberframing Company Builds Showcase Green Home

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:00:54 EST

New Energy Works marks its Western expansion with a LEED Platinum project that displays the timberframing company's craftsmanship, innovation, and commitment to sustainability.

The Week in Green: Aug. 7-13

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:26:33 EST

A roundup of green building news including a 15,000-square-foot carbon-neutral house planned in San Francisco and new energy efficiency standards for appliances.

12 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Green Building Product

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:09:47 EST

A green building product better begin as a good product. Here’s what to look for before diving deeper into a product’s green claims.

Web-Based Materials Reuse Exchange Launches

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:10:32 EST

The online C&D Material Trader Network allows building pros to buy, sell, and donate salvaged and surplus materials.

Cloudy Times for Florida's Solar Energy Future

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 02:47:05 EST

Roughly 10 months after President Obama praised the launch of the country's largest solar plant, Florida's time in the sun has darkened, with a smattering of renewable energy programs in place and other projects stalled.