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Deal Signed on World's Largest Solar Power Plant

Southern California Edison (SCE) and BrightSource Energy have reached agreement on a series of contracts for 1,300 megawatts of clean solar thermal power, enough to serve nearly 845,000 homes

16 Feb 2009

Taking Green Construction to the Limit as USGBC Certifies World's Most Environmentally Friendly House

The Live Green, Live Smart Institute has announced that is has received the coveted Outstanding Custom Project Award from the US Green Building Council (USGBC) for the highest rating home in the history of the LEED for Homes program

15 Feb 2009

Tips and Tricks for How to Seal Concrete Floors

The ConcreteNetwork.com has updated its concrete sealer section with up-to-date articles and information on today's most innovative products, including tips on how to seal concrete floors

15 Feb 2009

Auro UK Natural Paints Launches New Labelling

Auro UK Natural Paints are pleased to announce the launch of their new look label that incorporates Ethical Consumer Magazine's new Best Buy logo

12 Feb 2009

Researchers Patent Method That Doubles the Service Life of Concrete

Engineers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are patenting a method that is expected to double the service life of concrete

12 Feb 2009

Better Planning for Cities Can Lead to Decresing CO2 Emissions

A Georgia Tech City and Regional Planning study on climate change, published February 10, 2009 online by Environmental Science and Technology, shows that "smart growth" combined with the use of hybrid vehicle technology could reduce cities' carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions

12 Feb 2009

Schools and Other Buildings Can Be Strengthened Against Earthquakes Using Simple Method

Researchers built an entire three-story building inside Purdue's Robert L. and Terry L. Bowen Laboratory for Large-Scale Civil Engineering Research to test the effectiveness of a simple, inexpensive method to strengthen buildings and reduce their vulnerability to earthquakes

12 Feb 2009

Building Roads From Old Electronics

Discarded electronic hardware, including bits and pieces that built the information superhighway, can be recycled into an additive that makes super-strong asphalt paving material for real highways, researchers in China are reporting in a new study

12 Feb 2009

Antibacterial Plaster Developed With Sterilizing Effects Better Than Penicillin

Scientists in China are reporting development and testing of new self-sanitizing plaster with more powerful antibacterial effects than penicillin. The material could be used in wall coatings, paints, art works and other products

11 Feb 2009

PSEand G Propose Bringing Solar Power to New Jersey

Public Service Electric and Gas Company today asked New Jersey regulators to approve a $773-million proposal to bring the benefits of 120 megawatts of solar power directly to communities and customers throughout its service territory

11 Feb 2009

How to Set a Realistic Remodelling Budget

Money. Few things cause more quarrels and tension. Luckily, developing a budget for aremodeling project does not need to be nerve-wracking or start a family war in the living room. Remember these simple tips from The National Association of the Remodeling Industry

11 Feb 2009

Installing Andersen Windows and Doors May Mean You Qualify for 2009 Federal Tax Credit

Former President Bush signed legislation renewing tax credits for certain energy-efficient related home improvements. As part of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, tax credits were included for energy effi...

10 Feb 2009

New Angle Grinder From Metabo Stabilized and Ideal For Heavy Operation

WE9-125 Quick 5" angle grinder has been built with Metabo's vario constamatic (VC) electronic speed stabilization. This makes the grinder ideal for heavy operating conditions such as grinding, cutting and finishing granite, marble or concrete as well as grinding and finishing metals

10 Feb 2009

LUMILUX T5 Fluorescent Lamps Give More Light While Using Less Electricity

More light while consuming less – the new star in industrial lighting is the LUMILUX T5. No wonder global businesses such as logistics provider DHL rely on these cost-effective fluorescent lamps. They light up DHL&...

9 Feb 2009

Thin Joint System Creates High Insulation Aircrete Walling For Stylish Apartment Block

H+H Thin Joint system creates a high insulation specification of aircrete walling as a Modern Method of Construction for the stylish five-storey Viewpoint apartment block, built by Bugler Developments for Asra Housing Association in London

9 Feb 2009