The Shining Cities 2018 progress report charts solar power’s continual growth in the U.S. Los Angeles leads the pack and Honolulu produces the most solar energy per capita.
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179D Tax Deduction: How Renewals Affect Facility Management
The 179D tax deduction is important for facilities managers making energy efficiency updates. How will future renewals impact planning for energy retrofits?
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ENERGY STAR Buildings: Top 10 Cities
The EPA released its 10th annual Top Cities rankings of the most sustainable communities in the U.S. Los Angeles was the top metropolitan area with the most buildings earning ENERGY STAR certification.
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How Net Zero Energy Could Save You Money
The University of Hawaii’s Maui College campus is pursuing net zero energy status. Here’s why net zero energy buildings are gaining steam.
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Puerto Rico Convention Center Runs Its Building off the Grid
The largest solar power energy project in Puerto Rico, the convention center has 20,000 solar panels and can run the building off the grid while producing excess consumption.
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Slash Your Building’s Waste With a Stretch Code
Does your building exceed the baseline energy efficiency performance required by your local code? If so, it may be able to meet the more stringent requirements of the New Buildings Institute’s stretch building code strategies.
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How Carbon Dioxide Becomes Ethanol
Researchers accidentally discover new waste-to-fuel technology.
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Learn More about Green-e Standards in Your Region
New certification framework provides criteria for location-specific green energy.
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Puerto Rican Farm Saved By Solar Panels After Hurricane Maria
Farmer hopes Puerto Rico will invest more in renewable energies.
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Cooking Oil and Tires: The Future of Biofuel?
New process opens up the potential for inexpensive fuel production.
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