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Providing Energy-Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Replacement for Traditional Traffic Signals

The Brazilian government has awarded a first-place Rational Use and Energy Conservation National Award to a project by electric power distributor Bandeirante Energia S.A. that replaced all the incandescent-based traffic lights in a Sao Paolo suburb with LUXEON LED-based lamps.

31 Mar 2008

8,300 Solar Panels Installed on Roofs of Parking Garages

Continuum Partners announced today that 8,300 solar panels will be installed on the roof of the parking garages at its Belmar development. Construction is under way and panel installation is expected to begin in August 2008.

28 Mar 2008

A Hot Topic Widely Regarded Among Environmentalists and Artists Alike

After three well received international openings in Oslo, Brussels and Monaco, The Natural World Museum (NWM), in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) revealed today plans to bring their innovative and highly celebrated art exhibit, Melting Ice / A Hot Topic: Envisioning Change, to The Field Museum in Chicago, opening on April 18th for Earth Day 2008.

28 Mar 2008

Improving Efficiency of Higher Productivity Vehicles Also Yield Environmental Improvements

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) and truck engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. today released their updated research on the energy and emissions impacts of operating commercial vehicles at various weight classes.

28 Mar 2008

Insulating Products Contribute to First LEED Platinum Award for Home Remodel

Energy efficient solutions and know-how from Dow Building Solutions played an integral role in helping Live Green, Live Smart's The Sustainable House*, achieve the first LEED** (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification on a home remodel.

27 Mar 2008

Lights Out at Heinz Company Offices Across the World

This weekend, it will be "lights out" at H. J. Heinz Company offices across the world as Heinz and its employees observe Earth Hour 2008, a bright idea to help combat climate change and promote energy conservation.

27 Mar 2008

Computing Initiative Invites Users to “Click On, Then Click Off” During Earth Hour

The Climate Savers Computing Initiative invites computer users to "click on, then click off" during the World Wildlife Fund's Earth Hour event on Sat., March 29.

27 Mar 2008

Truck Stops Offer Discounts on Biodiesel for Card Holders

The National Biodiesel Foundation unveiled today the first-ever biodiesel fuel card. Officially called BioTrucker Fuel Card, it highlights the availability of biodiesel with a network of truck stops that carry biodiesel. Truckers and fleets pay cash price on all fuel and no fuel transaction fee for biodiesel at in-network truck stops.

27 Mar 2008

Company Taking Comprehensive Approaches to Minimize Environmental Impact

The dynamics of global conditions continue to change at a rapid pace. The increasing daily demands on natural resources further fuel the importance of corporations to focus on recycling, purchasing, car pooling, and setting a positive example of environmental responsibility. "Going green" is more than a catch phrase; it is rapidly becoming a vital business strategy.

26 Mar 2008

Infor Brings Energy Efficiency Capabilities to Enterprise Asset Management

Infor today announced Infor EAM Asset Sustainability Edition, an enterprise software solution that allows organizations to integrate energy consumption and emissions management into their asset management practices.

26 Mar 2008