Dow Unveils Solar Shingle
Shingles integrate CIGS thin film solar and are meant to be installed by roofing contractors.
Google Partnership Creates Shortcut to Home Energy Management
Google software and Energy Inc device allow energy monitoring without smart meter.
Masdar, GE Announce Smart Appliance Pilot Program
Pilot program will test communication between home appliances and smart grid.
New Biofuel Industry Group Launches
Low Carbon Synthetic Fuels Association was created to advance the interests of the Biomass-to-Liquids (BtL) industry.
Obama Admin Wants Reform of Chemicals Law
EPA administrator Jackson announced administration's guidelines for strengthening the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act.
Vermont Forwards FIT, San Fran Looks to Small Wind
Vermont regulators publish rules for standard-offer program. San Fran mayor wants to incentivize urban wind power.
Southern California Forest Plans Ruled Illegal
Court found that Forest Service ignored effects of development on 974,000 roadless acres.
Green Low Income Housing Opens in the Bronx
90-unit affordable green apartment building has a green roof.
Flaws in Beef Inspection – NY Times
Ground beef has been blamed for 16 outbreaks of E. coli in the last three years.
Recycling Industry Short Takes
NYC sued over e-cycling rules,reducing packaging and increased recycling would vastly reduce GHG.