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Studies Report: Green Construction Growth Outpaces Conventional Construction - More to Come
The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) 2015 Green Building Economic Study by Booz Allen Hamilton reports that green construction spending is expected to grow 15.1 percent each year. Annual spending is expected to reach $224 billion in 20… more...
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0 replies | 1265 views | Posted on: 12/07/2015 | Last updated: 12/07/2015
Sweden to Become One of World’s First Fossil Fuel-Free Nations
Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Löfven stated to the UN recently: “We are the first generation that can put an end to poverty. And the last that can put an end to climate change.” Ahead with over 50% of power from non-fossil fuel sou… more...
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0 replies | 1065 views | Posted on: 10/21/2015 | Last updated: 10/21/2015
Energy Department announces more than $102 Million Funding to Tackle Solar Challenges
Exciting Solar Funding News Today: The Energy Department announced $102+ million in new projects and funding to support American leadership in clean energy innovation. In partnership with companies, non-profits, universities, and nation… more...
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1 replies | 2094 views | Posted on: 09/16/2015 | Last updated: 09/22/2015
California Passes Legislation to Procure 50% Renewable Energy by 2030
On September 11, the California legislature made history by passing SB 350, a plan to to procure at least 50 percent of the state's electricity from renewable energy sources, including wind and solar, by 2030. Governor Jerry Brown is expec… more...
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0 replies | 1408 views | Posted on: 09/16/2015 | Last updated: 09/16/2015
90+ Organizations Announce MA Power Forward to support and promote Clean Energy Policies for People and Planet
Together with over 90 Founding Partners, Toxics Action Center and Clean Water Action are launching Mass Power Forward, a statewide coalition committed to securing energy policy that supports local renewable energy, keeps energy dollars in o… more...
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0 replies | 1386 views | Posted on: 09/09/2015 | Last updated: 09/09/2015
EnerScore - Aiming to Rate every US Home on Energy Efficiency
Congrats Brian and Kenn of Massachusetts-based Enerscore. Nice article in FastCompany! "Greater transparency in how much energy homes are wasting might provide a boost to the market. If we knew the energy efficiency of homes before w… more...
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0 replies | 2020 views | Posted on: 07/27/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015
Cleantech Open Class of 2015 - 5 NY Companies Changing the Sustainable World
Congratulations to Cleantech Open Northeast’s 2015 class of 34 companies developing clean technologies to rock the sustainable world: http://northeast.cleantechopen.org/en/challenge/cleantech-open-northeast/2/startups/directory 5 of the… more...
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0 replies | 1315 views | Posted on: 06/30/2015 | Last updated: 06/30/2015
27 Images That Show the Horrible Effects our Lifestyle Choices Have on Nature
In all the hustle and bustle of day to day life, it is easy to forget why we have to fight so hard for the green movement to thrive. Then, we see articles like this that remind us that ALL of our efforts, no matter how small they may seem, … more...
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0 replies | 765 views | Posted on: 06/19/2015 | Last updated: 06/19/2015
Saint-Gobain to Expand Partnership with YouthBuild USA, Inc.
Saint-Gobain has announced a three-year $600,000 grant to YouthBuild USA, Inc. to support the creation of a YouthBuild school in South Africa and an extension of the company's current support of YouthBuild USA’s Green Initiative Program, … more...
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0 replies | 1800 views | Posted on: 06/02/2015 | Last updated: 06/02/2015
France Declares All New Rooftops Must Be Topped With Plants Or Solar Panels
French environmentalists cheered as France passed a law mandating all new buildings being built in commercial zones must be partially covered in either plants or solar panels. This law will stimulate the trend of "green roofs" that provide … more...
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3 replies | 2593 views | Posted on: 05/27/2015 | Last updated: 06/01/2015
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