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In Utah, Company Aims to Store Energy in Air

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 06:02:19 EST

SALT LAKE CITY - A Utah company plans to dig a series of underground caverns that it hopes to one day fill with compressed air, releasing it to generate electricity by turning a turbine and solving one of the most vexing problems facing the clean-energy industry - how to store power.

The Week in Green: Jan. 30 to Feb. 5

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 09:30:28 EST

A roundup of green building news, including the State of Green Business report and San Francisco’s green jobs plan.

Flooring Industry Puts Post-Consumer Waste to Work

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 03:13:33 EST

A new generation of products made with recycled materials are featured at SURFACES 2010.

Los Angeles Eyeing Rainwater Ordinance

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 10:02:26 EST

A proposal by the Los Angeles Department of Public Works would make builders of developments and new homes capture and reuse rainwater runoff, official said.

Is Sun Setting on N.J. Subsidies for Solar?

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 10:02:32 EST

Feb. 1--New Jersey has become one of the country's leaders in solar energy, but renewable-energy advocates fear that reductions in subsidies that spurred the growth may cast a shadow over the industry.

The Week in Green: Jan. 23-29

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:07:46 EST

A roundup of green building news including reaction to Obama’s State of the Union address and eco-friendly products from the International Builders’ Show.

On the Front Lines: Amy Cornelius, Hugh Lofting Timber Framing

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:09:41 EST

Pennsylvania builder extols timber framing’s sustainable side.

January Legislative Update

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:19:58 EST

A new White House proposal for weatherization rebates and incentives for Michigan energy-efficient homes were some of the green legislative issues in the news this month.

Green Products From the 2010 International Builders' Show

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:40:21 EST

12 product introductions that contribute to a sustainably built home.

How to Avoid the Legal Pitfalls of Green Marketing

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:44:53 EST

Use caution when promoting green products or homes.

Solar Installations, Incentives, and Efficiencies on the Rise

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:42:23 EST

Builders’ Show speakers provide overview of current and future PV market.

Efficiency Upgrades, Baby Boomers Will Help Boost Remodeling Market

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:26:27 EST

The recession is fueling homeowners’ desire for changes that improve comfort, cost-savings.

The Week in Green: Jan. 16-22

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:23:04 EST

A roundup of green building news including California’s new green building code and coverage of the International Builders’ Show.

Home Builders Sticking With Less-Is-More Approach

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:02:11 EST

LAS VEGAS - Think of it as the shrinking American dream.

IBS 2010: Smaller Crowds, More Optimism

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:32:06 EST

Between 50,000 and 55,000 people attended this year’s show in Las Vegas.

Home Sizes Continue to Shrink

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:59:20 EST

Survey data from the NAHB and Better Homes and Gardens indicates that builders and consumers are thinking smaller.

Energy-Efficiency Retrofits Help Builders and Remodelers Survive and Thrive

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:43:56 EST

Money-saving projects are keys to selling customers on green remodeling in a down economy.

Smaller Floor Plans Demand Creativity With Space, Design

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:30:57 EST

Even as home sizes shrink, buyers still want warmth, amenities, and visual appeal, say Builders’ Show speakers.

Sprinkler Coalition Tries Environmental Angle to Promote Installation

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:30:26 EST

New study shows how sprinklers minimize pollution and water use when homes catch on fire.

The Week in Green: Jan. 9-15

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:19:52 EST

A roundup of green building news, including a preview of green products from the Builders’ Show and new water heater standards.