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Parks and Green Spaces Levy Opportunity Fund public hearing postponed
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The public meeting for the Parks and Green Spaces Levy Oversight Committee to gather input on proposed Levy Opportunity Fund projects, scheduled for Monday, March 18, 2013 at Miller Community C...
Mayor Menino Announces Filing of Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced today the filing of the Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance with the Boston City Council. As a component of the City’s climate action plan to m...
Wicker Critical of Defense Department Report on Energy-Efficient Building Standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), on Friday, criticized a newly-released Department of Defense (DOD) report on energy-efficient building standards. Wicker added an amendment to the FY2012 ...
Commonwealth Financing Authority Updates Alternative Energy Guidelines
Harrisburg - February 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has begun accepting applications under the newly approved program guidelines for the Alternative and Clean Energy (ACE) and High Performance Building (HPB) ...
Brooklyn Navy Yard Receives High Performance Energy Efficiency Award from NYSERDA
New York, NY - February 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has awarded Brooklyn Navy Yard a High Performance Building Plaque for energy efficiency measures to the Brooklyn Navy Yard Cen...
Tester, Heller Lead Bipartisan Coalition to ‘Level Playing Field’ for Renewable Energy
U.S. SENATE - February 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- With wide-ranging support from sportsmen to local governments, Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Dean Heller (R-Nev.) are introducing a bipartisan bill that streamlines permitting for renewable ener...
Tester, Heller lead bipartisan coalition to ‘level playing field’ for renewable energy
U.S. SENATE - February 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- With wide-ranging support from sportsmen to local governments, Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Dean Heller (R-Nev.) are introducing a bipartisan bill that streamlines permitting for renewable ener...
Plan to Double U.S. Energy Productivity by 2030 Through Energy Efficiency Announced Today
SEATTLE - February 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Alliance to Save Energy’s Commission on National Energy Efficiency Policy announced this morning at a National Press Club media briefing its plan to double the United States’ energy productivity ...
Senator Stabenow Applauds Announcement to Make Clean Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits Available to Michigan...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, author of the Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit (also known as 48C), today praised the Departments of Treasury and Energy for announcing the availability of ...
Van Hollen and Reichert to Serve as Co-Chairs of RE&EE Caucus
Washington, D.C. - February 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today the House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus announced that Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Congressman Dave Reichert (R-WA) will serve as Caucus Co-Chairs in the 113th ...
Reichert and Van Hollen to Serve as Co-Chairs of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency...
Washington, DC - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today the House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus announced that Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Congressman Dave Reichert (R-WA) will serve as Caucus Co-Chairs in the 113th Co...
Southern California Landfill Recognized for Transforming Waste into a Green Community Asset
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - February 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Olinda Alpha Landfill for generating renewable energy from a local source while protecting the climate, providing energy savings and st...
NYSERDA Announces Energy Efficiency Project at SUNY Canton in Support of Governor Cuomo’s Build...
New York, NY - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced an energy efficiency project at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Canton that is projected to save the colle...
NYSERDA Support for Energy Efficiency Projects Helps D’Youville College Reduce Annual Costs by $73,500
New York, NY - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced today that it has awarded D’Youville College in Buffalo $155,000 to support energy efficiency upgrades to its six-s...
School of Technology Offers Green Energy Technologies Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Morris County Vocational School District is offering a new Share Time program, Green Energy Technologies, for high school students.
A Record Year for the American Wind Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Since taking office, President Obama has been focused on building an energy economy in the United States that is cleaner as well as more efficient and secure. As part of that effort, the Adminis...
Coca-Cola/Hickory Ridge and Watauga County Landfill Projects Recognized for Transforming Waste into a Green...
ATLANTA - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized two regional landfills for generating renewable energy from a local source while protecting the climate, providing energy savings and strengtheni...
Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Ranked Fourth State Nationally in Green Building Survey
CHICAGO, IL - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Quinn today announced that Illinois has become a national leader in “green building,” according to a study released by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), which ranked the ...
Breakthrough For Hawaiian Solar Power Announced By Clean Energy Groups
Honolulu, HI - January 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, national organizations Earthjustice and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc. (IREC) commended the Hawaiian Electric (HECO) utilities’ path-breaking plans to enable more rooftop sol...
Attorney General Gansler Applauds Latest Efforts to Produce Renewable Energy from Poultry Waste
Baltimore, MD - January 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler applauds today's announcement from Gov. Martin O'Malley that will result in Maryland's first large-scale poultry litter-to-energy project. Attorney General Gansl...
Iowa Environmental Protection Commission Gives the Green Light to a New Method of Funding...
DES MOINES - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- “Water Resource Restoration Sponsored Projects” will help cities, watershed organizations, landowners and others address local water quality problems. A total of $15 million will be available per ...
President Clinton announces Clinton Foundation to provide solar power to Mission of Hope in...
New York, NY - January 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, President Clinton announced that the William J. Clinton Foundation will provide the Mission of Hope Housing Community in Leveque, Haiti with approximately 40 solar streetlights and will work ...
Duke Energy Renewables completes Los Vientos Windpower Projects in Texas; adds 800 MW to...
CHARLOTTE - January 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Duke Energy Renewables, part of Duke Energy’s Commercial Businesses, announced today the completion of its largest-ever windpower construction projects, Los Vientos I and II in south Texas, adding 40...
FLUORIDE FREE HOUSTON TO HOLD COMMUNITY POTLUCK, FILM SCREENING
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Fluoride Free Houston will be holding a potluck community dinner, and film screening for those who are interested in getting involved and learning more about why we are opposed to water fluorida...
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Expands Home Energy Rebate Program to make more Alaskans eligible...
January 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Alaska homeowners who used the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Home Energy Rebate Program or 5 Star Plus New Home Rebate Program and have since built or purchased a new or existing home are eligible for a new r...
ANSI Approves Next Generation of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- In 2007, NAHB and the ICC partnered to establish a nationally-recognizable standard definition of green building. The resulting ICC 700 National Green Building Standard is the first and only res...
New National Standard Published for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Certificate Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc. (IREC) announces today that IREC Standard 14732:2013 General Requirements for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Certificate Programs has been p...
NREL Launches Interactive Tool for Developing a Cleaner Energy Future
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has created an energy analysis tool to help individuals and educators experiment with future energy use scenario...
MassHousing Announces Loan Closing of $6.6 Million to Preserve Affordable Housing for Seniors in...
BOSTON, MA - January 04, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing announced a loan closing today of $6.6 million to preserve affordability for senior citizens at the 95-unit Edison Green Apartments in Dorchester
NREL to Help Convert Methane to Liquid Diesel
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 04, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will help develop microbes that convert methane found in natural gas into liquid diesel fuel, a novel approach...
