Sustainability


WERF Has $500,000 for New Water Quality Research

The Water Environment Research Foundation will support new or ongoing projects that preserve resources and transform how wastewater and stormwater facilities protect public health.

WateReuse Foundation, PUB Form Research Alliance

The organizations will pool resources to impact alternative sources of water supply.

Emerson to Install SCADA System at Wind Farm

Portland General Electric Co. will use Ovation SCADA at the Biglow Canyon wind farm, whic is about 140 miles east of Portland, Ore.

Noblis Offers GHG Analysis over the Web

The nonprofit science, technology, and strategy organization provides analytical tools to assess a company's sustainability status.

Trend Home Rainwater System Uses Goulds Pumps

The home features permeable pavements, structured insulated panels, a tempered passive solar orientation as well as solar electricical generation.



FilmL.A. to Recruit Water Conservation Filmmakers

The company is working with Rain Bird on the next Intelligent Use of Water Film Competition.

Rentech Enters Engineering Phase for Synfuels Plant

Rialto Renewable Energy Center would provide about 600 barrels per day of renewable synthetic fuels.

Jefferson Renewable Energy Gets Waste Plant Permit

Ohio EPA has approved the air permit for a $317-million renewable energy plant

Revised Specs Lower Cost of WaterSense in New Homes

EPA has refined the draft labeling specification for single-family new homes.

Desalination Pilot to Test Advanced Vapor Compression

Terrabon LLC has engaged Applied Water Management to provide engineering and operating services for a desalination pilot plant in Laredo, Texas.

Maryland Preparing to Implement GHG Reduction Act

The state must achieve a 25 percent reduction in emissions by 2020.

WaterSmart Meeting Garners High-profile Support

The second annual conference will include the Alliance for Water Efficiency,, GreenPlumbers USA, and the International Center for Water Technology.

Network Emphasizes Conservation in Landscape Work

AquaSave Network is committed to help landscape and irrigation professionals thrive despite drought and water demand conditions.