The Department of Energy has released two reports which indicate wind turbine installations and efficiency is growing while prices drop.
Category: Policy and Advocacy
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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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USGBC supports key resilience legislation with the new PREPARE Act
Published on:1 Aug 2014Feature image:
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 Extreme weather Patterns Assuring Resilience). Joining several co-sponsors, Cartwright introduced the bill in the House on July 31, 2014.
The PREPARE Act makes us smarter, stronger and safer in the face of these increasing extreme weather events. We’ve all seen the tragic costs these events are having on people’s lives, our communities, and our economy.
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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
Published on:31 Jul 2014Feature image:
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 half trust the State of Idaho to adopt the right energy efficiency standards for Idahoans.
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Partnering to advance youth-led community sustainability and green jobs
Published on:20 Jun 2014Feature image:
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With roughly 38 million U.S. households eligible for weatherization, 19 million abandoned properties, rising energy costs and environmental impacts that disproportionately threaten poor communities, it is time to unleash the power of every communities’ most untapped resource—its youth.
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An “Above and Beyond Volunteer” paves the way for change in Texas
Published on:20 Jun 2014Feature image:
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 outstanding achievements in the green building movement.
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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 School s programs, including Green Schools Challenges, to raise awareness about high-performing buildings , expanding the reach of USGBC’s mission and vision.