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  • Leviton Expands SmartlockPro® Slim GFCI Line with Guide Light Model Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:05PMLeviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical devices, today announced the expansion of its line of SmartlockPro® Slim Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter receptacles with the addition of a Slim Duplex GFCI with Guide Light.
  • Destrehan students, 5 other locals honored at White House Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:22PMDominic Massa / Eyewitness News Three Destrehan middle school students were among a large group of Louisianians honored Tuesday at the White House  for their work in the community on a wide range of issues. The awards are part of President Obama’s Champions of Change initiative, which honors Americans from all walks of life for their service to the community and rising to meet challenges ...
  • HR Notices From July 19 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:13PMThe latest personnel and boardroom news from Michigan's technology-focused companies and institutions
  • AMX Announces Acquisition of SchoolView Technologies Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:48AMSolidifies Successful Partnership as K-12 Education Market Continues to Exceed Expectations (PRWeb July 19, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8651587.htm
  • Someone Is Building A Huge Mansion In Missouri That's Tornado Resistant Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:45AMSteven T. Huff, a chairman Wisconsin-based TF Concrete Forming Systems , is building a massive 72,000 square foot estate in Christian County, Missouri, and he's calling it Pensmore.
  • Green home rating will cost $172 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:30AMNEW green star rating audits will cost South Australian householders $172.
  • Reduce, reuse, revamp? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:51AMELMIRA -- On a hot and muggy June day, a horse-drawn bug-g y carrying two Mennonite women in long dresses and bonnets glides down Union Street, in the heart of this southwestern Ontario town's industrial district.[...]
  • Net-zero energy development nearly done in Jerseyville Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:05AMDevelopers have transformed a Jerseyville cornfield into another kind of "green" space as the first net-zero affordable community in the nation nears completion. The 32-single-family home Lexington Farms Estates, located at East Fairgrounds and...
  • “The hungry do not build five-star hotels”: Israel Today Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:57PMAt night and on Friday morning, July 8 at Ben Gurion Airport was silent and calm. Part of the police, strapped to prevent “left-wing provocation” dismissed to their homes, said, “Yediot Aharonot”.
  • H.I.G. Europe Acquires Prefabricated House Specialist Hanlo Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:28AMJoint Investment with Solidus Partners is First Step in Building a European Market Leader in Environ...
  • Ithaca Fraternity is First in New York to use Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Financial Incentives for Energy ... Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:11AMWork by ASI Energy of Ithaca will reduce heating/cooling loss by more than 20 percent, for a savings of $1,100 per year. (PRWeb July 18, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/asienergy/nyserda/prweb8644365.htm
  • BRIEFLY: July 16 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:36AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
  • Meet the Realtor: Veronica Imery Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:00AMBorn in Maracaibo, Venezuela , Veronica Imery moved to Athens, GA in 2001. Her Real Estate experience began in Venezuela with her family of Real Estate Brokers and Developers. Since moving to Northeast Georgia, she has continued the family tradition in Real Estate Sales, International Investment, and Property Management.
  • Wrapping the cost of energy improvements into a mortgage Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:30PMFederal program allows home buyers to fold cost of upgrade into mortgage
  • Tampa Electric prepares for big power demand by 2012 Republican National Convention Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:41PMBy Richard Danielson, Times Staff Writer Friday, July 15, 2011 TAMPA — To get an idea of the scale of next year's Republican National Convention, consider its appetite for electricity. For a big Tampa Bay Lightning game, with a sell-out crowd and maybe a concert outside, the St. Pete Times Forum uses about 4 megawatts of power. But when the Republicans come to town, the forum could need more ...
  • Ingersoll Rand Sponsors Solar Decathlon 2011 Entry to Showcase the Benefits of Solar Technology Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:11AMIngersoll-Rand plc (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating and ...
  • Need shelter from the storm? Students propose 'safe room' Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:58PMAs the most active part of hurricane season approaches, students at Seminole State College want to give Floridians another way to protect themselves.
  • Need shelter from the storm? Seminole State students propose green 'safe room' Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:58PMAs the most active part of hurricane season approaches, students at Seminole State College want to give Floridians another way to protect themselves.
  • UMass Dartmouth offers weatherization training Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:11AMDARTMOUTH — Reaching Governor Deval Patrick's goal of reducing Massachusetts energy consumption by 25% by the year 2020 will create demand for a new crew of workers who know how to weatherize homes. The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's...
  • Green homes rise, market falls Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:02AMWITH the creation of the carbon tax, homes with energy efficient devices such as solar panels are expected to get a boost to property values.
  • Nearly 7m households struggle with energy bills as DECC data branded 'useless' Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:48AMData from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) today showed that 5.5million UK households were suffering from fuel poverty in 2009, up by a million on the previous year.
  • Nissan begins testing solar power options for greener Leaf Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:15AMYOKOHAMA, Japan -- Japanese automaker Nissan is testing a super-green way to recharge its Leaf electric vehicle using solar power, part of a broader drive to improve electricity storage systems.
  • Ingersoll Rand Engages Policymakers and Industrial Leaders On Smart Grid and Demand Response Issues Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:12AMSWORDS, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from Ingersoll Rand will participate in the 2011 National Town Meeting on Demand Response and Smart Grid (DRSG).
  • PNoy approves 2011 Investment Priority Plan Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:04AMPresident Benigno Aquino III has approved this year's Investment Priority Plan that contains the list of industries that will be given incentives by the government.
  • GreenSpace Offers a Faster, More Efficient, and More Affordable Alternative to Conventional Construction Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:16AMGreenSpace Buildings looks to provide schools, offices, and homes with efficient green buildings customized to meet their application. (PRWeb July 13, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8633709.htm
  • Homes Made Out of Straw Make a Comeback Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:55PMOn Tuesday close to 50 people attended a Charlottesville seminar which focused on straw bale homes. There are two of these homes currently in Albemarle County.
  • Stop Living in the Past; Ditch Your Incandescent Bulbs Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:39PMNew York restauranteurs these days go in for soft-lit nostalgia by hanging low-wattage bulbs above deep booths in dark-paneled rooms. Today it seems as if Republicans share this obsession, as they’ll likely vote  yes on a bill that would keep in circulation light bulbs no more technically advanced than the ones Thomas Edison invented. In 2007, a Republican Congress and a Republican president ...
  • Killingsworth Station Offers Green Homes with Down Payment Assistance Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:19PMFirst-time homebuyers don’t expect to find a home with a green roof, a solar-powered water heater and energy efficient appliances already installed. But that’s precisely what’s on offer in Portland at the new Killingsworth Station development at North Killingsworth and Interstate Avenue.
  • Consumers Think Their Homes Are Minimally Green Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:35AMHow green is your home? A recent survey showed that 74 percent of consumers believe less than a quarter of their home can be categorized as "green."
  • 12 July 2011 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:04AMIf implemented, Julia Gillard's proposed carbon price starting at $23 per tonne will push us closer to economic stagnation.
  • Agriculture Extension Update Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:29AMYork, Nebraska's most complete news source
  • HUD, CLPHA to Host Conference on Green Solutions for Public Housing Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:52PMRISMEDIA, July 12, 2011—Across the country, public housing authorities are struggling to control skyrocketing energy costs, often accounting for nearly a quarter of their operating budgets. To help cut energy bills and consumption, the U.S. Department of Housing and…
  • Meritage Homes holds ribbon cutting Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:42PMMeritage Homes unveiled its newest extreme energy-efficient community, Maplewood Lane in Gilroy, with a ribbon cutting on June 14. Maplewood Lane, a 45-home community, is a testament to Meritage Homes' commitment to the future of homebuilding with respect to extreme energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainability and green building practices. Recently awarded the 2011 Energy Star Partner ...
  • Nissan works on recharging Leaf EV with solar power Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:10PMThe Japanese auto maker is testing a super-green way to recharge its Leaf electric vehicle using solar power, in an effort to improve electricity storage systems
  • Going green is now a lifestyle Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:13AMCaring for the environment has become more than just recycling. In fact, going green is now a lifestyle. One that you can carry with you, even in a new home.
  • Nissan Wants To Recharge Leaf With Solar Power Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:45AMAutomaker?is testing?super-green way to recharge its electric vehicle using solar power, part of broader drive to improve electricity storage systems.
  • Valley Business Center Earns EPA’s ENERGY STAR Certification For Energy Efficiency Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:11AMThe Valley Business Center, 1425 Valley Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado receives prestigious “ENERGY STAR” from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for superior energy efficiency. Developers, builders and tenants welcome. (PRWeb July 11, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8628308.htm
  • Brown welcomes 'great green action day' Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:16AMGreens leader Bob Brown says there were times during negotiations on the climate change package that it looked like the talks would collapse.
  • Gillard reveals carbon price scheme Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:16PMJulia Gillard says households will get billions in compensation as the new carbon tax charts Australia's course to a clean energy future.
  • Get ready for greener future Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:21PMJon Ruth practiced building solar hot water systems and installing solar roof panels during two weeklong classes at Wake Technical Community College last month.
  • Get ready for a greener future Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:21PMJon Ruth practiced building solar hot water systems and installing solar roof panels during two weeklong classes at Wake Technical Community College last month.
  • Pennsylvania and Maryland to Host Free Timber Block Signature Homes Seminar Series July 19, 20, 21, 2011 Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:10AMTimber Block's management and team members will hold three free seminars to educate consumers on the benefits of an energy efficient log home and its ease of installation. The seminars will be held in Allentown, PA, Harrisburg, PA, and Rockville, MD July 19, 20, 21 (PRWeb July 09, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8626334.htm
  • Home upgrade program stresses education, financing Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:26AMThe state-funded program aims to retrofit 75 percent of California's existing housing stock by 2020. The program has two levels of energy-efficient upgrades.
  • A case for hay Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:07AMMid-valley couple build first straw house in Linn County
  • Gemasolar Concentrated Solar Power achieves key milestone - 24 hours of uninterrupted supply Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:50PMThe Gemasolar Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant near Seville, Spain, has achieved a full 24 hours of solar power production one month after starting commercial operation. The 19.9 MW plant uses a huge array of mirrors to heat a molten salt storage system in the central tower which is then used to run steam turbines, resulting in the ability to continue energy production after the sun goes ...
  • Various Transactions Valued at 250 Million Shekels Were Signed at the 15th International CleanTech Exhibition and ... Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:51PMTEL AVIV, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 15th annual "CleanTech" International Conference ended last night with transactions estimated at about 250 million shekels expected to be signed as a result of meetings held between exhibitors and visitors from Israel and abroad. Among the most prominent examples: the SUNTECH company in the field of solar energy is expecting to finalize deals worth tens of ...
  • San Francisco Bay Area Architect Paul Welschmeyer Named Liaison to California Energy Commission Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:50PMPaul Welschmeyer is honored to be named the first liaison to the California Energy Commission by the American Institute of Architects, California Council, State Agency Liaison Committee. (PRWeb July 07, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/bay-area/architects/prweb8626565.htm
  • Leviton Leases High-End Pre-Built Suite At W&H Properties' 112 West 34th Street Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:35AMContact: Rachel Antman or David M. Grant, LVM Group, Inc. (212) 499-6570; (212) 499-6565 rachel@lvmgroup.com; david@lvmgroup.com NEW YORK CITY – One of North America’s leading manufacturers of electrical wiring devices, data center connectivity solutions and lighting energy management systems, Leviton Manufacturing, has leased a high-end, W&H ...
  • Smarten the grid and change the rules for a better balance of power Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:18AMMore is being asked of the electricity industry than ever before. It is required to ensure the system is safe and reliable and incorporates more renewable sources - and do it all more cheaply.
  • CMHC Helps Build a Child's Bedroom at Habitat for Humanity's First "Women Build" in Peterborough Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:06AMPETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 7, 2011) - A young boy will now have a room of his own in a new home being built by Habitat for Humanity Peterborough and District as part of the Women Build Project.