Efficiency
eBay to Emit 15% Fewer GHGs by 2012
E-commerce powerhouse eBay plans to reduce its 2012 greenhouse gas emissions 15 percent, when compared to its 2008 emissions. This news ...
DOE to Fund $454M Energy Retrofit Program
The Department of Energy (DOE) is funding a $450-million energy upgrade program that could save businesses and households $100 million annually in utility bills. Announced by U.S. ...
Desktop Computing Power Savings on the Rise
In a year-to-year comparison, IT managers note that the use of power management tools and manual shut-downs of equipment during extended non-use periods are rising. Also, about 57 percent of IT managers purchase Energy Star devices ...
Green Buildings Combine Healthy Living with Energy Savings
Whether it's a commercial or residential green building project that is designed from the ground up to be eco-friendly or an energy-efficient retrofit, developers are realizing ...
London Selects Low-Carbon Zones
The Mayor of London, England, has designated the first 10 "low-carbon" zones in the capital city that will receive more than £200,000 (approximately $327,700) to fund ...
Police Cruiser Idling System Saves $3K Per Vehicle
A new power management system that allows police cruisers to have full electrical capability without running the engine could save more than $3,000 a year per ...
EPA Ups Ante for Energy Star TVs
To gain an Energy Star rating, TVs next year must be 40 percent more efficient than standard models. The new requirements take effect May 1, 2010. The ...
Apple’s New OS Could Save $10 million Annually in Energy
Apple computer users who upgrade to the Snow Leopard operating system can expect to save about 10 percent in electricity a year. Considering Apple's annual sales ...
Tide Encourages Energy Savings Through Cold Washing
In a new TV ad spot, Tide is urging consumers to save energy and "get out of the old ...
LEED Takes Hit For Underdelivering on Federal Building
Critics are coming out of the woodwork after the General Services Administration found that the LEED-certified Federal Building in Youngstown, Ohio, was lacking on the energy ...
Green IT Efforts Save Symantec $2.1M in Energy Costs
Symantec Corp., an infrastructure software provider, is achieving significant business cost and productivity benefits including a projected energy cost savings of $2.1 million thanks to ...
The Five Stages of Adopting Corporate Sustainability
Adopting sustainability as a goal now will help corporations develop business models that will leave competitors scrambling to catch up, according to a new report from ...
Cash For Clunkers Upgrades Fuel Efficiency 58%
Vehicles upgraded through Cash for Clunkers gained 9.1 mpg on average, the goverment reports upon the conclusion of the Cash for Clunkers program. Under the program, a ...
Holiday Inn ‘Green’ Signage Yields $4.4M Savings Annually
The Holiday Inn brand is undergoing a $1-billion global makeover -- touted as the largest in the hospitality industry -- that will save the company ...
Churches Eligible For Energy Star Rating
Houses of worship now can earn Energy Star status, with the Environmental Protection Agency beginning to offer a portfolio manager so churches can measure their ...
Citing Cost, Firms De-emphasize Energy Efficiency in IT Purchases
Focusing on short-term cost reductions, companies increasingly are overlooking the promise of long-term savings that come with more expensive but more energy efficient computer equipment. Instead, firms ...
Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Joins Energy Reduction Program
The Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel plans to implement an energy reduction plan that is projected to save the hotel hundreds of thousands per year in energy costs. This is the first building in ...
Kyocera Reduces AC Bill With Natural ‘Green Curtain’
By encouraging climbing plants to climb trellises placed in front of windows, Kyocera has lowered the load on its air-conditioning systems. The new initiative, in place ...
Electric Truck To Cost Less Than $25K
From contractors to corporate delivery fleets, a new electric truck could provide businesses with much needed fuel conservation. The G-3 plug-in electric truck has a payload ...
Green Meetings and Events Guidelines Drafted
To help businesses conduct more environmentally conscious meetings and events, a new set of guidelines has been drafted by members of the Convention Industry Council. The council's Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) Panel on Green ...
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