New Hampshire Opens First Biodiesel Gas Station and "Congreenience" Store
Will consumers choose a "green" gas station over a regular one? New Hampshire's Simply Green gas station and "congreenience" store is banking on it. Customers can choose between two types of biofuels—5 percent and 10 percent blends. Both biofuels can fill up a car tank that does not have a converted engine. Consumers can also buy gasoline made with 10 percent ethanol. Read More
Broadway Plans Massive Green Initiative
Yesterday, the Broadway theater community in New York announced the launch of "Broadway Goes Green", an initiative designed to reduce the theater district's carbon footprint and foster the development of sustainable practices. Read More
BP Solar Closing Australian Cell Manufacturing Plant
In the midst of our excitement abut renewable energy, it's important to remember that no business sector is immune to the current financial crisis — including the solar industry. BP Solar has announced that it will stop producing solar photovoltaic (PV) cells and panels at its Sydney Olympic park plant in March 2009. Read More
The New York Times Building Achieves 70 Percent Lighting Energy Savings
The New York Times is doing its part to save money with a novel light management system in its new 52 story tower. The energy-efficient system saves 70 percent more energy than the company's original benchmark. Read More
Ricoh to Build Times Square's First Solar and Wind-Powered Billboard
Times Square isn't exactly known as a haven of sustainability, but Ricoh Americas Corporation is trying to make the tourist mecca just a little bit greener with a $3 million solar and wind-powered billboard. Read More
UPS Goes Green with Paperless Printer
UPS has found a way to reduce its paper-waste problem with a new combination scanner and paperless printing device designed by HP. Read More
