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Archive for the 'Environmental Engineering' Category

Launch of the International Green Construction Code

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Ashley Katz
Communications Manager, USGBC
202.742.3738
akatz@usgbc.org
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ICC, ASHRAE, USGBC and IES Announce Nation’s First Set of Model Codes and Standards for Green Building in the U.S.
First of its kind collaboration designed to boost critical green building practices across the country

March 11, 2010 (Washington, DC) – What do organizations representing building safety [...]

Energy Star Challenge

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

What is the ENERGY STAR Challenge?
The ENERGY STAR Challenge is a national call-to-action to improve the energy efficiency of America’s commercial and industrial buildings by 10 percent or more.
Who Can Take the Challenge?
Whether you’re associated with a small school or a large corporation, a local government or a national association, a community hospital or a [...]

Geothermal Energy Association

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) is a trade association composed of U.S. companies who support the expanded use of geothermal energy and are developing geothermal resources worldwide for electrical power generation and direct-heat uses.
Select this link http://www.geo-energy.org/ to visit the GEA web site. 

2010 Industrial Utility Webinar Series

Friday, March 5th, 2010

2010 Industrial Utility Webinar Series
The Industrial Technologies Program (ITP), Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), the American Public Power Association (APPA), and APPA’s Demonstration of Energy Efficient Development (DEED) are pleased to present a series of industrial webinars for 2010. These webinars will cover a variety of industrial sector energy topics from financial mechanisms for implementing energy efficiency projects to [...]

The Brighter Planet Project Fund

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Brighter Planet provides the opportunity for all to get involved in the battle against climate change.  Their stated purpose is that they “help people manage and mitigate their environmental footprint.”  The Project Fund is their newest program. 
 How the Program Works
The Brighter Planet Project Fund provides monthly micro-grants to seed grassroots climate projects.  All of the projects are [...]

Solar Electric Power Association

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is a resource for information about solar technologies, policies, and programs.  SEPA focuses on working with electric utilities, but provides value to all businesses that have an interest in solar electricity.  Their goal is to  facilitate electric utility use and integration of solar electric [...]