The Department of Energy has released two reports which indicate wind turbine installations and efficiency is growing while prices drop.
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Posts in the Policy and Advocacy category:
Water-Based Battery Outperforms Lithium Ion
A new battery has been developed that is free of toxic materials and longer lasting than its more expensive competitors.
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Solar Power Gets a Boost from Google
Will a "Little Box" change the future of electricity?
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USGBC supports key resilience legislation with the new PREPARE Act
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1 Aug 2014
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Today, I joined Congressman Matt Cartwright (D-PA) in a press conference call he hosted to introduce his new bipartisan legislation, the PREPARE Act (Preparedness and Risk management for …
Geothermal and Solar through Academic, Federal, and Private Partnership
The Oregon Institute of Technology is working toward carbon neutrality.
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Homeowner views on energy codes
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31 Jul 2014
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A recent market research study revealed that Idahoans value energy efficiency. In fact, 65% of them favor energy codes that are consistent with national standards, but less than hal…
Geothermal Database Launches
Tap into the DOE’s new data stream for renewable energy.
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Partnering to advance youth-led community sustainability and green jobs
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20 Jun 2014
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With roughly 38 million U.S. households eligible for weatherization, 19 million abandoned properties, rising energy costs and environmental impacts t…
An “Above and Beyond Volunteer” paves the way for change in Texas
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20 Jun 2014
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We’re excited to introduce one of our most recent Above and Beyond Volunteers, Jeffrey Florey.
Above and Beyond Volunteers are volunteer leaders whose contributions have led to outs…
Tools for bringing green schools to communities everywhere
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Green schools initiatives provide a clear avenue to reach new audiences outside of the green building profession, generating both interest and tangible results. USGBC’s chapter network works creatively through Green Sc…