Greener Web Hosting to Advocate the use of Climate Friendly Web Hosting Services
The web hosting industry is going green, with more and more hosting providers switching to renewable energy sources. While some of these so called green hosting companies really have their own solar panels or wind turbines, others aren't doing much at all. Greener Web Hosting was launched to help sort the real green hosting providers from the rest.
The House Designers Launch ENERGY STAR® Approved House Plans
The House Designers (THD) and ENERGY STAR® have partnered to offer consumers an exclusive collection of Green House Plans, which have been awarded the "Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR®" credentials to promote green home building. The new website launched Nov. 19th in conjunction with the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Boston features extensive information about residential green building products.
BACnet® International and BNP Media To Host Green Sustainable Building Controls Conference
BACnet® International and BNP Media, publisher of Engineered Systems, will host the first annual Green Sustainable Building Controls (BSBC) Conference in September 2008 in Dallas, Texas. This is the first conference of its kind focusing exclusively on the use of BACnet and other building automation standards in the design of green buildings. This three-day conference is designed for building owners and facility management professionals and will focus on green, sustainable build design, operations, integration, building automation, energy savings and lighting control. Conference organizers are accepting papers for presentation until May 23rd, 2008
A&M Supply Corporation Expands its Support of "Green" Building Products and Sustainable Forestry
Being a steward of healthier building environments and the ability to meet future demands for wood products, A&M Supply is committed to supplying our customers with environmentally friendly building products. One of the ways we are doing this is through supporting LEED®* qualifying programs and obtaining certification as a "Chain of Custody" building products distributor.
* The U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design system is a third party certification program that promotes sustainable green planning, building and development.
San Diego State University Leads the Nation in Green Industry Education
San Diego State University's College of Extended Studies "is the first in the nation offering professional certificates in the green industry," according to Zacharie Mondel, CEO of the Globally Green Energy Consortium (ggec.org). By offering two new professional certificates in key areas of green industry growth - Green Building Construction, and Renewable Energy and Green Energy Management - SDSU's College of Extended Studies is leading the way in developing comprehensive and practical training for the green jobs of the future.
Modular Building Systems International (MBSI) Supplies Buildings For First Platinum Certified Green Modular School In The U.S.
School children and teachers at the Learning Gate Community School in Lutz, Florida can begin enjoying the first platinum-level green certified modular-built school in the U.S., thanks in part to Modular Building Systems International (MBSI). The school is receiving national recognition and has received awards, donations, grants, and sponsorship for providing a healthy learning environment for children and teachers. Using buildings supplied by MBSI, Learning Gate has met platinum-level green building certification as defined by U.S Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.
Village Green Energy Supports Green Building Development with Renewable Energy
Village Green Energy launched a streamlined process today, enabling green buildings to earn credit towards the U.S Green Building Council's LEED certification by purchasing off-site renewable energy.
What Are Green Energy Sources
Lots of homeowners today are looking into integrating green energy sources for developing more energy efficient homes and businesses. A green energy source is power generated through renewable resources, such as the sun, wind and water. The other benefit of green energy sources is their low contribution to global warming, pollution and other environmental issues.
Green Trade Show Exhibit Line Now Offered by E&E Exhibit Solutions: Phoenix Trade Show Display Company Joins Green Marketing Trend
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E&E Exhibit Solutions today announced its exclusive reseller relationship with Eco-Systems, a Michigan-based manufacturer of the first green-built portable-modular trade show exhibit system in the nation developed with environmentally and socially responsible materials. Eco-Systems Sustainable Exhibit line is benchmarked to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System of the U.S. Green Building Council.
DesRosiers Architects Designed SMART USA Dealership and Headquarters Receives Silver LEED Certification
DesRosiers Architects designed SMART Center Bloomfield is the first commercial building in Bloomfield Township to receive LEED Certification from the United States Green Building Council (U.S.G.B.C.)
Green Building Research Highlights Electrical Efficiency
Green building consultant and author, Jerry Yudelson, studies energy efficiency and green building market opportunities for electrical equipment distributors and manufacturers.
Benefits Of Green Solar Energy
To truly understand the benefits of green solar energy, you must first understand how solar energy is harnessed There are two types of green solar energy-thermal and light
Solar Yard Lights Are Good For Earth And Wallet!
It's not only ecologically sensible and popular to use alternative energy sources for a great many purposes, it can be a real money saver and even an answer to some technical problems. Solar yard lights are one such use that can benefit many people, some of whom may not have previously even thought about solar powered outdoor lighting (http://www.green-energy-info.com/Future-Of-Solar-Energy-For-Homeowners.html) options.
The Wonder of Green Technology
Modern technology, owes ecology, an apology is an old saying. In the case of the new technology in building homes, this proverb seems to be false. Those energy and resource efficient green homes built in Austin are real gifts from modern technology to the environment. Green Homes have become a buzz word in Austin and with technological innovation leading to more energy savings, green technology is making progress towards becoming synonymous with ecology.