National Renewable Portfolio Standard Returns to Senate
Legislation re-introduced in the Senate would create a national Renewable Energy Standard that covers both renewables and
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US Will Publish Annual Fossil Fuel Subsidies, Obama Issues Executive Order on Climate Change
President Obama is directing federal agencies to consider the climate ramifications of every project funded, while also making US fossil fuel subsidies …
Israel Gets Its First Big Solar Project: 5th Largest in the World
Brightsource is building the solar tower project, which will supply 2.5% of the country's
Healthy Building Initiative Launches With New Version of LEED
The connection between health and buildings is an important focus for the USGBC through its new version of LEED and Building Health
Amazing Impact of Efficient Light Bulbs
Since lighting accounts for about 19% of the power consumed in the US, and coincidentally, nuclear plants provide 19% of US electricity, you could argue that …
Big Corps Pile In With Money Before Key GMO Labeling Vote
In August, polls showed strong support for GMO labels in Washington, but as the election draws near corporate money is changing
US Treasury Won't Back Coal Plants Overseas (Probably)
require development banks to prioritize clean energy
Addressing Peoples' Concerns About Smart Meters
Smart meters are the foundation of a smart grid, but many people have privacy and health
Dallas Rolls Out US Green Building Code
While cities and states are adopting this historic first national green building code, Dallas is one of the first to enforce