Sustainability


Washington Gas, Honeywell to Build Cogeneration Plant for GSA

The cogeneration plant will increase energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the new Department of Homeland Security campus.

Officials to Break Ground on $62 M Wastewater Plant Upgrade

The Columbia Regional Wastewater Treatment facility has received American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to upgrade it facilities and make it more energy efficient.

Cigarette Litter Down 2% in 2009, KAB Reports

Communities implementing Keep America Beautiful's prevention program have averaged a 48 percent reduction in cigarette litter.

Cornell University to Start CHPP, Eliminate Coal in 2011

As part of its Climate Action Plan, the university's new combined heat and power plant is expected to help lower Cornell's carbon footprint by almost 30 percent.

Appliance Rebate Program Wastes Money, Economists Say

University of Delaware economists analyzed the effect of refrigerator rebates and energy savings.

Clarkson University Replaces Portland Cement with Glass

A new student center being built on the campus is using recycled industrial glass powder in place of 20 percent of Portland cement in its concrete blocks.

Pennsylvania, States Sign MOU on Low Carbon Fuel Standard

The memorandum of understanding establishes a process to develop a regional framework by 2011 and examine economic impacts of the transportation standard.

LG Earns New UL Certification for Computer Monitor

UL Environment says 90 percent of the materials and parts used to make the monitor can be reused or recycled at the end of its useful life.



Survey Examines Manager, Consumer Take on Smart Meters, Conservation

Oracle Utilities worked with O'Keeffe & Company to tap into the thinking of 1,210 adults and 302 water utility managers in the United States and Canada about water conservation.

Syntec, EERC to Make Bio-Butanol from Biomass and Waste

Catalyst technology with biomass conversion expertise should help Syntec commercialize the production of bio-butanol as a renewable fuel.

Fuel Cell Company Unveils Home Hydrogen Station

Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies presents HydroFill at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

River Restoration Turns Out to be a Mixed Bag, Study Says

University of Georgia researchers found that, among other things, restoring natural water flows can change the vegetation and negatively affect animals.

Jane Goodall Institute to Expand Conservation with USAID Grant

The $5.5 million will enable the institute and its partners to continue work in western Tanzania for endangered species, including chimpanzees.

Governors Pick 6 States to Develop Building Retrofit Programs

The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices will help Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Utah and Wisconsin retrofit their state buildings for energy efficiency.

Green Mining Technologies, Earth Explorations Buy Gold Mine

Consortium of companies is using new technology to diminish the environmental impact of precious metal mining.

Consultant Lists Top 10 Green Building Trends for 2010

Green building consultant Jerry Yudelson offers his insights on the green building industry.

Xcel Energy to Provide Funding for Energy Efficiency Promoter

Nonprofit Energy Smart will help Minnesota businesses save money through energy efficiency.

WaterSmart Innovations Keeps Las Vegas Venue Through 2012

The third WaterSmart Innovations conference is set for Oct. 6-8, 2010 at the South Point Hotel and Conference Center.