Sustainability


Colorado Air Act Targets Xcel Energy's Coal Plants

Governor Ritter and lawmakers expect broad-based state plans will take care of regional haze and potentially unpopular federal mandates.

EPA, DOE Expand Energy Star Product Testing

Agencies join forces to strengthen the brand, which seeks to save consumers money on their energy bills.

110 Organizations Earn Energy Star Recognition

From promoting products and practices to reaching superior energy efficiency, companies such as California Edison, Cemex, Servidyne, Panasonic Home & Environment Co., Kimberly Clark, and CB Richard Ellis Group are making their marks.

Layne Christensen Commits to Cadiz Water Project

Based on the CH2M Hill study of natural recharge in the aquifer system, Cadiz is developing a groundwater management plan providing for the safe and environmentally-sound, long-term withdrawal of enough clean water.

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Congressional Inaction Is Cleantech's Biggest Stumbling Block

In a Q&A with EPonline, CleanTech OC's Executive Director, Michael Levin, assesses the burgeoning industry in California.

Web Forum Seeks Input on How to Best Protect America's Waters

Until its April conference, EPA is seeking ideas about how to restore the nation's waters and create sustainable communities.

ICC Releases Green Construction Code

The International Code Council claims its newest code is the most comprehensive and effective code for alternative water sources and encompasses the latest alternative energy sources for ever greater sustainable design.



NV Energy, Waste Management Complete Agreement

The companies signed a power purchase agreement for the sale of renewable energy from a 3 MW landfill gas-powered project near Reno, Nev.

EPA Accepting WaterSense Award Applications

Manufacturers, irrigation partners, retailer/distributors, and promotional partners are recognized for water-efficient products and practices.

Designers, Builders Continue to Support Green Construction

Respondents say energy savings is the No. 1 reason for green building.

Universities to Showcase Innovations at IEEE Conference

Advances in renewable energy and conservation will be presented through papers, presentations, and exhibits April 15-16 in Grapevine, Texas.

European Users Accept No-Mix Toilets

Survey of 2,700 people in seven European countries found that about 80 percent of users support the idea of the technology that may provide environmental benefits.

DOE Selects NRG for Post-Combustion Carbon Capture Demo

NRG will receive up to $154 million to build a demonstration unit near Houston, Texas.

Study Finds Governments Using Markets to Save Species

Ecosystem Marketplace says properly structured mitigation programs result in creating natural habitat that is larger than the area affected by development and potentially better integrated into the regional ecosystem.

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Serving Up Energy and Compost from Organic Waste

Waste separation, community buy-in, and high solids anaerobic digestion are key ingredients in turning table scraps and yard debris into a renewable resource recipe.

IDC Wins $7,000 Grant for Energy Optimization Research

A Missouri University of Science and Technology student-run company recently received a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant to study how to optimize home energy usage.

DOE to Invest in DuPont's Macroalgae-to-Biobutanol Research

U.S. Department of Energy awards $17.7 million to DuPont and partners for next-generation biofuels.

First Green IT Economic Summit Set for Earth Day

The summit, slated for April 22, will bring the convergence of the latest breakthroughs in Green hardware and software technology, and the power of the Internet.