One of the options considered in the report was to replace existing energy tax expenditures with technology neutral tax expenditures.  It recommended, "Establish a new,...

What is the single most significant barrier to widespread use of alternative energy? Is it the right wing climate change skeptics? No. It's economics. If...

Posted April 04, 2013 11:40 AM by Peter Talmage  Air-to-air heat pumps are getting more popular as a primary heat source in colder climates. Here’s...

New tools are providing clarity and convenience for energy auditors. COMLY WILSON: APRIL 4, 2013 Although building energy efficiency is improving, the sector still falls disappointingly...

March 19, 2013 Jeff Ackermann, head of research at the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC), has been appointed the new director of the Colorado Energy...

One Central Park Heliostats, typically found on giant solar farms, are utilised for the production of concentrated solar power, usually to generate electricity. The mirrored...

] What's Happening from Environmental Building News By Paula Melton NAHB Standards, Old and New The number of total points for some categories has decreased...

Posted  December 04, 2012 09:21 AM by Alex Wilson in Building Green.com Open-web, parallel-chord joists with solid-wood diagonal struts for use as superinsulated roof rafters....

Published on  GreenBiz.com  ( http://www.greenbiz.com ) Infographic: America’s water crisis – and how we can fix it By  Gretchen McClain Created  2012-11-19 12:59 More than...

By Kenneth Bossong, SUN DAY Campaign | December 4, 2012 WASHINGTON D.C. --The latest "Energy Infrastructure Update" report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Office...

DOE-Funded Energy-Storage Hub Will Focus On Easing RE Intermittency   SI Staff, Tuesday 04 December 2012 - 09:46:26  The U.S. Department of Energy  (DOE) has...

Newsbrief from  Environmental Building News   Solar panels on green roofs, like these in New York City, can operate more efficiently because the surrounding air...

Published on GreenBiz.com ( http://www.greenbiz.com ) By Derek Top Created 2012-11-05 05:30 To check out what's next for energy management apps, stop by HackCity ,...

Published on GreenBiz.com ( http://www.greenbiz.com ) ByLiz Enbysk Created2012-09-18 07:00 Editor's Note: To learn more about smart energy be sure to check out VERGE@Greenbuild ,...

Gas Lines Point to a Need for Resilience Posted  November 07, 2012 12:17 PM by Alex Wilson Related Categories:  Energy Solutions     Hurricane Sandy...

DOE Conference Highlights Needed Breakthroughts in HVAC Systems and Components to Better Match High-Performance Homes From:   ECOHOME   September-October   2012 Posted on: September...

Published on Green Building News ( http://www.greenbuildingnews.com ) By Russell Giess (10/03/2012) A reflective roof coating can significantly lower interior temperatures of a commercial or...

A government grant is enabling researchers to study how plastic pipe affects drinking water odor and chemical quality POSTED ON OCT 5 2012 BY RICHARD...

What's Happening from  Environmental Building News Outdoor smokers still absorb carcinogenic compounds on their clothing and hair; these are re-emitted as "thirdhand smoke” and transferred...

From the Editors from  Environmental Building News Alex Wilson By Alex Wilson For the past seven years—ever since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast—I have...

Published in Forbes Magazine  GREEN TECH An AltaRock Energy drill rig on Newberry Volcano. Photo credit: Newberry Geothermal A geothermal-energy company is shattering rock nearly...

The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest and its Colorado Chapter are pleased to present  dasHAUS The German American Chamber of Commerce of...

Published on GreenBiz.com ( http://www.greenbiz.com ) By Derek Top Created 2012-09-12 08:00 Smart building technologies are raising the bar for what's possible in energy savings...

Reprinted from Green Building Advisor The agency hasn’t let up on its push to reduce misleading or erroneous marketing claims of energy savings resulting from...

Published on GreenBiz.com ( http://www.greenbiz.com ) By Alison Moodie Created 2012-08-20 05:00 Editor's Note: To learn more about energy-efficient buildings, check out VERGE@Greenbuild , November...

Published on Green Building News (http://www.greenbuildingnews.com) (08/15/2012) LBJ Middle School is the first net-zero energy school in Texas.IRVING, Texas — The largest net-zero public middle school in...

While Colorado has built a reputation as a national leader for solar, wind and other clean energy practices, we only gets a "B” on a...

By  Jim Sinopoli Published  August 13, 2012 Published on  GreenBiz.com  ( http://www.greenbiz.com ) Getting all your building's systems to talk to one another can pay...

BuildingGreen.com What's Happening from Environmental Building News By Erin Weaver This home in Seattle was the first prefabricated, modular home in Washington to achieve LEED...

- Colorado Energy News - http://coloradoenergynews.com - Breckenridge and Summit County, Col., are laying plans for two new community solar gardens with Clean Energy Collective—ahead...

Energy benchmarking can help you better understand your commercial property's energy use and monitor performance over time. It allows for comparisons among similar building types...

- Colorado Energy News -http://coloradoenergynews.com- Last week Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced that six Colorado small businesses were selected to receive Small Business Innovation...

What's Happening from Environmental Building News In response to growing concerns from the market, USGBC is postponing plans to ballot the next version of LEED...

Update on Voluntary Standard Work Specifications for Energy Upgrades Industry and public collaboration is essential to the success and effectiveness of the Guidelines for Home...

Published on GreenBiz.com ( http://www.greenbiz.com ) In today’s business world, sustainability is a data game, requiring quantifiable goals, performance analytics and the ability to report performance indicators...