Businesses in Upstate New York reaping benefits of green living

8 Aug, 2012

The historic city of Glens Falls, New York, which was named “Hometown, U.S.A” by Look Magazine in 1944 for being the idyllic model of a traditional American community, is now setting a new standard by embracing energy efficiency.

Tables turned as Nevada teachers go to school for energy efficiency

7 Aug, 2012

Teachers in Las Vegas became students for a week when they took part in the city’s STEM Teaching Academy, which is focused on enhancing educators’ knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math as it relates to to energy conservation.

Testing reveals black mold in Iowa Governor’s mansion

6 Aug, 2012

The governor of Iowa packed up and moved out of his mansion in Des Moines last week after an outbreak of black mold was discovered on the third floor of his official residence.

New bill that endorses energy efficiency being fought for in the Senate

2 Aug, 2012

A bipartisan bill being floated around the U.S. Senate that seeks to lower energy costs and raise the standards of efficiency in new home construction has found a crusader in Democratic New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen.

Major professional services company to upgrade its New York headquarters

31 Jul, 2012

Ernst & Young, one of the country’s leading professional services companies, has announced the company will be renovating its New York City headquarters in an attempt to earn the building an Energy Star rating.

Mold outbreak threatens health of Florida law enforcement

30 Jul, 2012

Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employees are no strangers to taking risks on the field to get their jobs done. However, as toxic black mold threatens their office, FDLE workers are facing a whole new threat to their well being.

National competition seeks winner with most energy efficient improvements

27 Jul, 2012

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched their third annual Energy Star National Building Competition (NBC) on Wednesday, marking the biggest year yet for the green initiative.

Giraffe House re-illuminated at the Maryland Zoo with LED lighting system

26 Jul, 2012

Officials at the Maryland Zoo are looking at a brighter future for their Giraffe House exhibit now that it has been retrofitted with a new, energy efficient LED lighting system.

Maryland apartment building wins award for energy efficiency

25 Jul, 2012

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced this morning the recipient of a coveted honor recognizing excellence in environmentally-friendly design.

Federal government pledges millions for energy efficiency upgrades at transit hubs

24 Jul, 2012

On Monday, federal transportation officials announced that they would be pledging $787 million to update power resources at transit depots across the country.