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Seminar to Address the Refurbishment of Buildings to Develop Zero Carbon Homes

Regenerating social housing and other outdated buildings, in order to surpass the Decent Homes Standard, will be the theme of the afternoon Seminar sponsored by the Insulated Render and Cladding Association. This is one ...

28 Aug 2008

Builders and Developers Respond to Consumer Demands With Greener Buildings

More of the nation's apartments and condos are going green as multifamily builders and developers respond to growing consumer interest in sustainable building practices, according to a recent survey by the National A...

28 Aug 2008

Democratic National Convention Using Solar Power

An 18.2 kilowatt solar power system has been installed on the grounds of the Pepsi Center, home of the 2008 Democratic National Convention, it was announced today by AeonSolar, Evergreen Solar and PV Powered, each of whi...

27 Aug 2008

New RainBank Systems from American Aquascapes Allow Water Landscaping Without Worry

American Aquascapes has provided the Triangle and the Triad with custom-designed water features for 11 years. Now, the company is proud to announce its implementation of new RainBank Systems for water landscaping without...

27 Aug 2008

National Campaign to Target Tradesmen at Risk from Asbestos Exposure

During October and November 2008 HSE in partnership with key stakeholders will be running a national campaign to target tradesmen who are still at risk from exposure to asbestos

27 Aug 2008

LG Expands Recycling Program for Electronic Goods

The nationwide electronics recycling program launched this month by LG Electronics USA Inc. is being expanded in the coming weeks to include drop-off sites on all 50 states

27 Aug 2008

Wind Power and Hydroelectric Systems to Attract Cash Rebates in Nevada

Due to the success of the SolarGenerations Program, Sierra Pacific Power and Nevada Power Company are expanding their renewable energy programs to include cash incentives for wind and hydroelectric power systems as well as photovoltaic solar systems

27 Aug 2008

Ugly Doors Win Prizes and Transform Houses

With the help of over 4,000 online votes of Americans coast to coast, Therma-Tru Doors has awarded glamorous entry door transformations to the two winners of its fourth annual "Ugliest Door in America" contest.

26 Aug 2008

Three Little Pigs Project to Provide Answers to Roof Safety in Hurricanes

With hurricane season upon us, many wonder if the roof over their heads will hold firm in the face of high winds. This week, inaugural tests at The University of Western Ontario's 'Three Little Pigs' project ...

26 Aug 2008

Wind Turbines Killing Bats

Power-generating wind turbines have long been recognized as a potentially life-threatening hazard for birds. But at most wind facilities, bats actually die in much greater numbers

26 Aug 2008

Balli Steel Reports 100 per cent PA Rise in Global Steel Prices

Balli Steel has announced that the construction boom is driving steel prices in emerging markets, according to the latest Quarterly Market Report 2008 on global steel prices and trends

25 Aug 2008

Architecture 2030 Founder Says Energy Independence is Within Reach

Energy independence is within our grasp, according to Edward Mazria, founder and executive director of Architecture 2030. Speaking at the first annual National Clean Energy Summit hosted by U.S. Senator Harry Reid, the C...

25 Aug 2008

Californian Emissions Tests Passed by Plyboo Bamboo Flooring

Plyboo bamboo plywood products have passed emissions testing under the criteria of California Section 01350, the most stringent volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions standards

25 Aug 2008

Free Rooftop Wind Turbine for New York Mayor to Go Green

On the heels of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s call to generate more power in his city with wind, a California company that makes roof-top wind turbines is offering the City of New York a free wind turbine to d...

25 Aug 2008

Yingli Green Energy Plans to Construct a Solar Power Plant in Beijing, China

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited, one of the world’s leading vertically integrated photovoltaic product manufacturers, today announced that it has entered into a framework agreement with the local govern...

25 Aug 2008