Category: Green Building LEED News
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Mitsubishi Electric Installs 219-kW PV System at California Factory
Mitsubishi Electric, one of the most well-established manufacturers and providers of high quality solar power technology, announced today the installation of a 219-kW photovoltaic (PV) system at Bishamon Industries Corporation’s factory in Ontario, Calif. In addition to reducing its impact […] — Solar Builder magazine
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Greenbuild day one: Common ground
Category: Story Published on: 21 Nov 2013 Feature image: …
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Nissan’s Electric Leaf is Profitable
In great news for electric cars, Nissan says its electric Leaf is profitable now, and they are ramping up US production.
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Huge Victory for Solar Power in Georgia
[caption id="attachment_312817" align="alignright" width="450"] Photo courtesy of Shutterstock[/caption] In stark contrast to the situation in Arizona, Georgia Power customers with solar panels won’t be charged an extra monthly fee. Georgia Power, the largest subsidiary of Southern Co., made that decision this week, withdrawing a proposal that would have tacked on nearly $30 a month to their…
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Avoid Buying Toxic Jewelry for Kids This Holiday Season
If you’re buying jewelry for a little girl this holiday season, take steps to make sure you’re not giving gifts that contain hazardous substances. One step might be to look at where you buy the jewelry. A recent report by the Washington Toxics Coalition (WTC) shows that Walmart is selling jewelry with alarmingly high levels…