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Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Recognizes Efforts

Six individuals and organizations were presented awards by the Chicago based collaborative network.

Restaurant Uses Vegetable Oil To Help Meet Energy Needs

Finz Seafood & Grill in Dedham, MA has installed a system that generates on-site electricity and hot water.

Energy Standard Open For Public Comment

Changes to the purpose and scope of ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 as well as new lighting requirements are being proposed through public review.

New Alliance Includes Focus On Campus Settings

Owens Corning has joined with two other companies to work toward reducing energy use by up to 50% and CO2 emissions by up to 80% versus standard developments.

The Next Step In Solar?

TFM's "Facility Technologist" addressed this development at the start of 2008.

New Business Unit Launches With LEED Platinum Project

Shangri-La Industries introduced its newly formed business unit, Shangri-La Construction, at the unveiling of its inaugural project.

University Adopts LED Lighting For Holiday Tradition

Last week at the University of Virginia, students and faculty gathered for the eighth annual Lighting of the Lawn ceremony.

Habitat For Humanity Surpasses 300,000 Homes

Since 2001, ASSA ABLOY has helped to support the organization's mission to build houses for families in need and help eradicate homelessness from the world.

Green Cleaning Program Expands LEED Focus

UGL Unicco has extended its cleaning services initiative to encompass a number of categories in the U.S. Green Building Council rating system.

Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Unveiled

The co-organizers of New Year’s Eve in Times Square (Times Square Alliance, Countdown Entertainment) unveiled a new Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball last week at Hudson Scenic Studio in Yonkers, New York. The New Year’s Eve Ball is a 12 foot geodesic sphere, double the size of previous Balls, ... Read more

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