Decarbonization
Whole-House Approach Benefits Builders, Buyers, and the Environment
Report outlines how the U.S. DOE Building American program has been working with the residential building industry to develop and implement innovative building energy systems. Read More
Climate Change and the U.K. Road Transport Sector
2005 sector report analyses the impact of the U.K. road transport sector on climate change. Read More
Solar-Powered Subway Station Is Coney Island's Newest Attraction
The newly reconstructed Stillwell Avenue subway station in Brooklyn has become the city's first solar-powered train terminal, billed as one of the most sustainable mass transportation sites ever built in the U.S. Read More
Washington Sustainable Schools Program (WSSP) Pilot Phase
In April 2005, the Governor of Washington signed historic legislation to require sustainable standards for all new schools receiving state funds based on the findings of a pilot program at five state schools. This article discusses the findings of the program and details some of the methods used. Read More
Small is Beautiful: U.S. House Size, Resource Use, and the Environment
This journal article examines some of the trends in single-family house building in the United States and provides recommendations for downsizing houses to improve quality and resource efficiency. Read More
Ocean Spray Juices New Production Facility with Gas from Landfill
Ocean Spray is tapping into a renewable source of energy to power its new manufacturing facility in Wisconsin: methane gas from the nearby landfill. Read More
Comprehensive Commercial Retrofit Programs: A Review of Activity and Opportunities
This April 2005 report reviews comprehensive retrofit programs, which apply a systems approach that goes beyond simple equipment upgrades to identify opportunities in system design, equipment interactions, and building operations and maintenance. Read More
Holiday Inn Cuts Costs with Guest Room Energy-Management Controls
By reducing the costs associated with heating and cooling unoccupied rooms, Holiday Inn and Suites in Madison will save more than $17,000 a year in energy costs. Read More
Environmentally Responsible Business Travel
GreenBiz Essential visits upon how the big business of business travel takes a heavy toll on the environment and brings home ideas for offsetting travel-related emissions. Read More
Cleaning Products
Switching to environmentally preferable cleaning products can require changes in how cleaners are purchased and used. With this GreenBiz Essential -- and its Leads -- you’re not alone. Read More