Safeway Inc., one of the largest retail users of renewable energy, today unveiled its newest solar-powered grocery stores in Northern California to kick off a week of Earth Day activities and programs focused on the company's commitment to the environment and helping consumers pursue greener, more sustainable lives.
On Tuesday, April 22nd, Babson will officially become the first college in the greater Boston area to utilize wind power through an on-campus installation, joining the growing number of US colleges and universities that have chosen to develop their commitment to sustainable business practices through the use of renewable energy technologies.
Unusual and innovative power sources continue to encourage green energy for our homes, cars and more, according to recent stories by Electrical Contractor magazine, published by the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).
According to the International Ecotourism Society, more than two-thirds of U.S. travelers consider "active protection of the environment, including support of local communities," to be part of a hotel's responsibility, while 70% would pay a premium to stay at a hotel with "a responsible environmental attitude."
After months of intense effort to secure renewal of tax credits and other incentives which have helped spur record growth in the use of renewable energy, solar and wind power companies were rewarded when the U.S. Senate passed The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 with strong bi-partisan support in an 88 to 8 vote.
enXco, EDF Energies Nouvelles' US subsidiary, has obtained a permit from the authorities of the Solano County, California, to build a 150 MW wind farm. This new large-scale wind farm, owned by enXco, will strengthen EDF Energies Nouvelles Group's already strong presence in California.
Citadel Broadcasting Corporation today announced that it is the first radio broadcasting company in its entirety to partner with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in its Green Power Partnership program.
Fibrowatt, a pioneer in generating renewable energy from poultry litter, announced today that it has selected a Sampson County site near the intersection of I-40 and N.C. Highway 403 as the location for its first plant in North Carolina.
"Energy efficiency, diversity - including technology - and new sources of domestic supply are vital to sound U.S. climate policy. Congress must include domestic energy supply in any climate bill."
KPMG, the global network of professional service firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services, today announced a three tiered global approach to help address the challenges of climate change named "KPMG's Global Green Initiative."
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