2011 February

New Report: Cleaning and Modernizing U.S. Power Plant Investments Will Create U.S. Job Growth

February 10, 2011 By Glenn Meyers 3 Comments

Photo of smokestacks from Fast Company, featuring Flickr user, Uwe Hermann

The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed air pollution rules for the electric power sector will provide economic benefits and jobs across much of the United States, especially in the next five years, states a new report from the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Save Money On Hot Water

February 10, 2011 By Dawn Killough 2 Comments

Did you know that water heating is the third largest energy expense in the home? It can make up 12% of your utility bill! There are four ways to save on hot water: use less, turn down the thermostat on the water heater, insulate the water heater, or buy a new, more efficient heater. Use [...]

LEED Gold certification awarded to InterContinental San Francisco

February 9, 2011 By Glenn Meyers 1 Comment

550 room hotel -- InterContinental San Francisco

InterContinental San Francisco – recently featured by GBE – has been awarded LEED Gold certification under the U.S. Green Building Council “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (LEED EBOM).”

Holcim Awards; Sustainable Construction Competition

February 9, 2011 By Jennifer Shockley 1 Comment

Holcim ltd. partnered with a variety of universities throughout the world and developed Holcim Foundation and the Awards for Sustainable Construction. These awards are to raise awareness and encourage a more sustainable future.

Company Makes Flooring From Reclaimed Wood

February 8, 2011 By Summer Minor 1 Comment

Universal Floors has made it their mission to create beautiful floors from reclaimed materials. The family company takes reclaimed wood to create floors that sparkle. In some cases, 100 year old wood is being in many historic houses in the Washington area. Even the East Room of the White House features flooring from Universal Floors.