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Secretary Chu Announces $45 Million to Support Next Generation of Wind Turbine Designs

Photo Credit- Martin Pettitt
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced the selection of Clemson University to receive up to $45 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for a wind energy test facility that will enhance the performance, durability, and reliability of utility-scale wind turbines. This investment will [...]

Bamboo Cutting Boards

I know cutting boards aren’t really all that exciting when it comes to kitchen equipment.  They certainly can’t compare to those flashy knives with the gleaming edges, or that sexy Mixmaster with ten speeds, all chromed out.  Oh, and what about that Viking range with dual ovens, six burners with … whoa, I’m getting dizzy [...]

Fresh & Easy Opens LEED-certified store in California

Cathedral City Mayor Kathy DeRosa and California State Senator John Benoit joined Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market CEO Tim Mason in opening the grocer’s first LEED Gold Certified store, as established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of [...]

Solar Decathlon: Get a Glimpse of Your Future Home

The U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Secretary Daniel Poneman announced the winners of the 2009 Department of Energy Solar Competition on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.  Team Germany, the student team from Darmstadt, Germany, won top honors by designing, building, and operating the most attractive and efficient solar-powered home.  The University of Illinois at [...]

Small Business find a green place to network online

Small businesses account for 99.7% of all employer firms in the United States. Next week (August 10), Greenergy2030.com will launch its free media network as a place to bring “green change” to the world through education, legislative efforts, media outreach and the dissemination of information about alternative energy and sustainable business practices.
Through the Greenergy2030 Business [...]

Save Planet Blue Teaches Kids about the Environment with Gameplay

Children are more aware of the importance of recycling and other environmental issues than at any other time before. Protecting our environment is becoming more and more crucial every day, and children know that they will inherit a planet that needs special care and creative solutions. SavePlanetBlue.com is a new interactive online game site where [...]

Green Builders convene in Birmingham for annual conference

Green Building Focus, a conference and expo taking place this week in Alabama, is perfectly timed to meet the demands of a construction industry that is changing at an unprecedented rate. As green building practices become the standard, attending Green Building Focus offers you the opportunity to get ahead in this growing field by learning from [...]

HGTV Green Home 2009 Earns Top Marks for Energy Efficiency

The Home and Garden Television (HGTV) Green Home 2009earned EPA’s Indoor AirPlus and Energy Star labels. Indoor AirPlus qualified homes include all the features consumers would normally want in a new home, plus moisture control, radon control, pest barriers, improved heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, low emitting materials and independent verification.
The home is [...]

Berry Easy Fruit Compote

Often we are in search of a fresh quick flavorful healthy dish that will satisfy our hunger and sweet tooth without too much guilt. There are few better summer treats than fresh berries from your local farmer’s market or home garden. And one of the very best ways to enjoy them is to heat them [...]

8 Tips to Make Your Historical Restoration Project Green

Restoring a historical home is a labor of love. But just because you’re taking your home back in time, doesn’t mean you can’t use some modern know-how. In fact, sustainable restoration can actually honor the intent of the original builders. Here are 8 tips for going green when restoring a historic home.
1. Whether your question [...]

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