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Marriott Hotels Cuts Energy Costs with Vending Machine Technology
Marriott hotels is turning to energy-efficient vending machine technology to help lower the hotel chain's energy costs. Read More
Report: Industry Must Lead to Reduce London's Ecological Footprint
London's ecological footprint is more than twice the size of the U.K., and if everyone lived as Londoners do, it would take over three planets to support them, a new report has revealed. Read More
ChevronTexaco Launches First Hydrogen Fueling Station
ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures has unveiled its first Chevron Hydrogen energy station at the Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center in California. Read More
13 Countries Join U.S. to Launch Methane-to-Markets Partnership
The new global initiative serves to advance international cooperation on the recovery and use of methane as a valuable clean energy source. Read More
Spain Makes Solar Panels Mandatory in New Buildings
Spain wants to take advantage of its sunshine by making solar panels compulsory in new and renovated buildings -- to save fuel costs and to improve the environment. Read More
University of South Carolina Opens World's Largest 'Green' Dorm
University of South Carolina officials and students are celebrating the official opening of Carolina's "green dorm," the largest residence-hall complex of its kind in the world. Read More
BP, Long Beach Port to Launch Pollution-Reducing Collaboration
The Port of Long Beach and oil company BP have agreed to a collaboration that will allow vessels to shut down their engines, plug into dockside electricity and “cold-iron” while docked at the port. Read More
California Proposes $1.5 Billion Investment in Clean Technology
California State Treasurer Phil Angelides on Tuesday launched a landmark environmental “Green Wave” initiative to bolster financial returns, create jobs and clean up the environment. Read More
U.S. Military Contracts with Chevron to Save Money, Slash Emissions
The U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Energy have awarded Chevron Energy Solutions multiple performance-based contracts to engineer and install facility improvements at three military bases. The improvements must save U.S. taxpayers at least $151 million and are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 1.5 million tons annually. Read More
Furnace Rebates Are Heating Up Energy Efficiency in Alberta
Homeowners in Alberta can now receive up to $400 in rebates when replacing their old furnaces, as part of the Canadian plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Read More