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Reduced Cooling and Heating May Improve Health

Research conducted at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory suggests that operating buildings more energy efficiently could have benefits for the health of occupants and, surprisingly, also for their comfort

17 Feb 2009

Ecologist Says Lakes are Sentinels of Climate Change

A Miami University ecologist and colleagues say lakes not only offer signals about the impact of climate change on freshwater resources, but hold signs of past climate changes in their sediments. They recommend global lake observatory networks to monitor and integrate the signals, among other actions

15 Feb 2009

New Jersey's Clean Energy Program Helping Residents Save Energy and Money

With energy prices rising across the nation, the economy struggling and temperatures dropping, reducing monthly bills has never been more important

12 Feb 2009

Massive Solar Energy Project Designed to Bring Solar Panels into Every Town and Neighborhood in PSE and G's New Jersey Territory

Public Service Electric and Gas Company today asked New Jersey regulators to approve a $773-million proposal to bring the benefits of 120 megawatts of solar power directly to communities and customers throughout its service territory

11 Feb 2009

Installing Energy Efficient Andersen Windows and Doors May Mean You Qualify for 2009 Federal Tax Credit

Renewal by Andersen, the start-to-finish window replacement subsidiary of Andersen Corporation, is pleased to announce that all standard glass options for its replacement windows and doors qualify for this tax credit to consumers, helping consumers save money, energy and be more comfortable in their homes

10 Feb 2009

New Lamps Give More Light From Less Electricity

More light while consuming less from the new star in industrial lighting, the LUMILUX T5

9 Feb 2009

Paris Heads List of French Cities to Turn Off The Lights For Earth Hour

Paris heads a list of 28 French cities and towns intending to join the world in making a visual vote for decisive action on climate change during WWF's Earth Hour 2009

9 Feb 2009

CertainTeed Ceiling and Insulation Products Used In Comcast Center, United States' Tallest Green Office Building

Towering over the Philadelphia skyline at an amazing 58 stories (975 feet), the city's new Comcast Center is a high-performance sustainable building, with an abundance of features that will conserve energy and reduce impact on the environment

9 Feb 2009

NYSERDA Helping New Yorkers Cut Power Use and Expense

NYSERDA is educating New Yorkers on new ways to save energy by using specific tools and implementing simple energy-saving actions in their homes through a new initiative called Power Management. Power Management uses technology combined with behavior changes to reduce energy consumption

8 Feb 2009

Renewable Energy Tax Credits Named as the Best Way to Fight Sea Level Rises

Proposed Renewable Energy 401(k) Tax Credit will fight rising sea levels and growing unemployment by creating 500,000 green collar jobs. Tax credit will double annual increase of renewable energy production within three years, according to the Renewable Energy Task Force of the South Denver Chamber of Commerce

8 Feb 2009