Month: April 2012
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Top Cities: Energy Star Buildings
The EPA has released the annual listing of U.S. metropolitan areas featuring the most Energy Star certified buildings for 2011. By the end of 2011, the nearly 16,500 Energy Star certified buildings across America have helped save nearly $2.3 bill…
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Military ‘Battle Lab’ Cashes In On Solar Savings
Solar power is providing nearly 30 percent of the energy for at the military’s “Battle Lab” training center in New Jersey, saving $118,000 annually.
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Offshore Wind Power Spotlight Turns To Virginia
Dominion Virginia Power is interested in gobbling up offshore wind resources off Virginia—if it can figure out a way to make it economically feasible.
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On Industrial Energy Efficiency, States Rock
Industrial energy-efficiency investments are being driven by U.S. states, a new report finds, although the federal Recovery Act has also helped out.
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Wind Power Jobs: They’re Not Just For Guys
In the male-dominated world of renewable energy, Women of Wind Energy is helping recruit and support women in the field with a thriving mentoring program.