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New York City's Green Initiatives
Monday, February 8, 2010
New York City has some impressive green goals - including 30 initiatives that aim to support and attract green businesses and entrepreneurs. These initiatives include renewable energy incentive programs for residents, like utilizing solar energy, and programs that place the unemployed into various internship positions with green-related businesses.
Learn more now - check out this Business Insider interview with Seth Pinsky, president of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) as he discusses how New York City plans on implementing these 30 green initiatives and more.
source: www.businessinsider.com
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California Approves First Statewide Green Building Code
Monday, February 1, 2010
The California Building Standards Commission has adopted the nation's first statewide, mandatory green building code. The new code, which is called "Cal Green," takes effect January 2011 and will require newly constructed buildings to satisfy a building criteria, including:
-Recycle 50% of construction waste as opposed to sending it to a landfill
-Low-pollutant paint, carpet and flooring
-Plumbing that cuts indoor water use
-Inspection of energy systems to ensure optimum efficiency
-Water meters installed in non-residential buildings
The new Cal Green building code will help the state meet AB32, a law that requires the California Air Resources Board to implement regulations that will reduce California's overall greenhouse-gas emissions by 25 percent by 2020.
For more information, visit the California Building Standards Commission Web site at www.bsc.ca.gov. Read More >>California Approves First Statewide Green Building Code
Check Out this Real Home Energy Audit
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Considering a careeer as a home energy auditor? You are on the right track. Home owners are becoming increasingly more savvy about saving money on their energy bills. Check out this short video from Realtor TV and get a glimpse of what a typical day as a home energy survey professional might have in store for you. Read More >>Check Out this Real Home Energy Audit
Intel Tops EPA's List of Renewable Energy Purchasers for 2009
The EPA released its first report of the year on January 25, 2010 on the companies, schools, colleges and government agencies that purchase or generate the greatest amount of renewable energy and paticipate in the Green Power Partnership program.
The EPA's January report looks at green power purchases across the previous year. In 2009, the top 10 Green Power Partners in the U.S. increased their commitments by about 1.5 billion kilowatt hours and brought their purchases to a total of more than 7.3 billion kWh annually.
The top 10 participants in the program based on their purchases and commitments in 2009 are:
1. Intel Corporation
2. Kohl's Department Stores
3. PepsiCo
4. Whole Foods Market
5. The City of Houston
6. Dell Inc.
7. The Pepsi Bottling Group Inc.
8. Cisco Systems Inc.
9. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
10. Johnson & Johnson
Source: www.greenbiz.com Read More >>Intel Tops EPA's List of Renewable Energy Purchasers for 2009
What to Expect from a Home Energy Survey
Monday, January 18, 2010
Are you considering a home energy survey? Smart. A home energy survey can provide an eye-opening revelation of how you and your home utilize energy. And once you understand how energy is being used in your home, you can employ a variety of changes - sometimes as simple as shutting off the lights - that may help you dramatically reduce your monthly energy bills.
Interested? Per the U.S. Department of Energy, here's a basic overview of what your home energy survey may include:
Appraisal of the exterior and a room-by-room review of the interior. A home energy survey professional will typically begin their audit by inspecting the outside of a home. This helps them get a feel for the overall size of the home and its features, like the number and location of its windows.
Review of past utility bills. A home energy auditor will analyze a home owner's utility bills and use their assessment as a guide for what to look for during the audit. Analysis of the resident's behavior. Is the home owner an energy waster, or does the home have energy guzzling cracks or leaks? In order to reveal answers to questions like this, a home energy auditor will ask the home owner some basic questions, which could include:-Is anyone home during the day?
-Is every room in use?
-How many people reside in your home?
-What is the average thermostat setting in the summer and winter months?
Home Energy Audit Equipment. For the most comprehensive energy audit, a professional auditor can utilize a variety of energy loss tools. These tools may include a blower door, surface thermometer, furnace efficiency meter and/or infrared camera.Do some prep work prior to your home energy survey appointment. For example, create a list of any existing problems in your home (drafty rooms, condensation, etc.). Also, make copies or create a summary of your home's average, yearly energy bills. In most cases, your utility company can provide this information.
For more information about home energy audits, and a variety of other energy saving tips, visit the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Savers Web site at www.energysavers.gov.
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The Empire State Building is Going Green
Thursday, January 14, 2010
New York City's famous Empire State Building is undergoing a green makeover. The goal? Increase the building's overall sustainability in order to obtain Gold-EB, which is the LEED certification for an existing building. So far, energy-saving enhancements have included:
-Adding thermal barriers behind existing radiators to prevent excess heat leakage
-Adding a suspended coated film and a gas fill between the building's double pane windows
-Lighting retrofits that utilize more sunlight
-Lighting controls that dim when lights are not in use
And these improvements are just the beginning. In fact, according to climateprogress.com, there are over 60 efficiency projects planned for this iconic, 80-year old building. By 2013, a team of experts aims to reduce the Empire State Building's energy usage by 38 per cent and save tenants approximately $4.4 million per year in avoided energy costs.
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Companies Going Green - Does it Pay Off?
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Between watching the nightly news, perusing the Web or unwinding with your favorite print media, you've probably heard about companies across the globe going green. The reason? To save money and be more environmentally friendly (and let's face it, it's a smart public relations move too).
However,are the costs associated with going green worth the trouble? Companies nationwide are giving the thumbs up. Check out this video from BusinessWeek.com and see how one company is successfully using solar technology to cut costs.
And according to a Barometer Survey from PricewaterhousCoopers, leading private growth businesses are addressing energy efficiency and reducing waste. In fact, about 50% of the the businesses surveyed are moving towards greater energy efficiency. Survey highlights included:
-47% of leading private companies are working to improve energy efficiency and reduce waste in their organizations.
-Primary goals are to operate more efficiently, reduce costs, and ensure long-term corporate growth.
-Most common efforts include introducing recycling programs, reducing energy usage, and exploring new energy-efficient technologies and equipment.
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