Sustainability Service Companies Merge


(06/15/2011)
PE International and Five Winds International, a sustainability management consultant firm, announced a merger.

Energy Department Offers Nevada Solar Facility Loan Guarantee


(06/08/2011)
The U.S. Department of Energy recently offered a $45.6 million loan conditional guarantee for a 20-megawatt solar facility in Nevada.

May Marks 31st Building Safety Month


(05/03/2011)
In celebration of its 31st anniversary of Building Safety Month, the International Code Council plans to educate the public and builders about building safety and sustainability issues throughout the month of May.

Citi Joins Forces With Practice Greenhealth


(04/13/2011)
Citi, a full-service bank, and Practice Greenhealth, an organization helping healthcare institutions to implement sustainable, eco-friendly practices, announced a new pilot partnership effort to encourage renewable energy.

LEED for Healthcare Rating Unveiled


(04/08/2011)
The U.S. Green Building Council announced its latest green building rating system geared specifically for the healthcare industry.

IBM Announces Purchase Agreement With Tririga

By: Sameea Kamal
(03/30/2011)
IBM announced an agreement to buy a Tririga Inc. as part of its move to accelerate its smarter building initiatives.

Trade Association Requests Improved Efficiency From Federal Agency


(03/16/2011)
In recent comments submitted to a federal technology agency, the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute asked that the government to work with stakeholders to improve the efficiency of domestic and international standards.

Study: LED Bulbs Pose Health Hazard

By: Sameea Kamal
(02/25/2011)
A UC Irvine study found that LED light bulbs, considered preferable alternatives, contain lead, arsenic and a dozen other potentially hazardous substances

Major Offshore Wind Initiatives Announced


(02/16/2011)
The Interior and Energy Departments announced a coordinated, strategic plan to speed up the development of offshore wind energy in the U.S.

Environmental Curriculum Launches in California Districts


(02/08/2011)
California has become first state to launch the Education and Environment Initiative, a program that provides 85 units of environment-based curriculum.