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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

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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

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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

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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

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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