Products & Planning
GeoSystems Launches New Geothermal Heat Pumps
GeoSystems LLC has released GeoSource, a new generation of geothermal heat pumps.
GeoSource was designed to meet and exceed Energy Star Tier 3 performance requirements making ...
GM Sets Energy, Carbon, Water Goals in First Report as New Firm
The General Motors Company has committed to reduce its facilities' energy intensity and carbon intensity by 20 percent, and water intensity by 15 percent, ...
International Carbon Label Launched
SGS Consumer Testing Services has announced what it calls the first international carbon labeling program for individual products.
The provider of sustainability services says ...
IBM, 1E, Verdiem ‘Best in Breed’ for PC Power Management
1E, IBM and Verdiem should always be on the shortlist for companies seeking PC power management products, according to a report by technology consultants Ovum.
In ...
Consumer Electronics Show Briefing: RCA, Marvell, Eaton, LG, Samsung, Wireless Glue
Manufacturers are using the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week to demonstrate green technologies from energy management systems and efficient light bulbs, ...
OCTAL Polyester Sheet Cuts Carbon by 25%
OCTAL Petrochemical's DPET product, the world's first direct-to-sheet polyester sheet, has a carbon footprint 25 percent lower than conventional APET packaging materials, it has emerged.
DPET ...
Standards & Compliance Briefing: BPI Compostable Logo, 2012 IgCC, WEEE, LEED, ISO 50001
The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) "Compostable Logo" effort will now be administered by NSF International. The NSF will verify claims of compostability in large-scale composting facilities, ...
DOE Retail Building Guide ‘Can Halve Energy Costs’
The Department of Energy has released a guide that it says will help owners of retail stores achieve 50 percent energy savings, ...
APC Upgrades UPS Products with Integrated Parallel Feature
APC by Schneider Electric has announced upgrades to its MGE EPS8000 uninterrupted power supply (UPS) product family.
The upgrades include a new Integrated ...
Locus, ChemAdvisor Combine Chemical Database and Environmental ePortal
ChemAdvisor's chemical regulatory database will be offered as a module within Locus Technologies' ePortal, the two environmental software companies have announced.
Locus president and CEO ...
Detroit Auto Show Briefing: VW, AMP, Ford, Kia, Coda, Nissan, Volvo
This year's Detroit Auto Show is overflowing with hybrid and electric debuts. Here are some of the first big ones to emerge from the ...
Contest Seeks World’s Most Efficient TV
The Department of Energy and some of its global counterparts have launched a competition to reward the manufacturer with the most energy efficient ...
Recyclers Arrested, Charged with Stealing Plastic
Los Angeles police made three arrests at two recycling businesses after discovering over $250,000 worth of stolen plastic containers, according to the county ...
Green Fleet Briefing: GM Fire Response, Ford Bottle Fabric, EV Council, Gas Fueling Stations
General Motors has announced changes to the vehicle structure and battery coolant system in the Chevy Volt, in response to a government ...
Carbon Tools Launched for Law Firms, Employee Engagement
Law firm consultancy ecoAnalyze has released ED3 Lite, a free online tool for law firms to calculate their carbon footprints.
Firms can use ED3 Lite ...
Smart Fog Humidifier ’90% More Efficient Than Steam’
Smart Fog Inc.'s ES100 commercial and industrial humidifier is 90 percent more energy efficient that steam for building and duct-mount applications, according to its ...
Viper Launches LED 40-Watt Alternative
Viper Networks, in conjunction with LEDs America, Inc., has introduced an LED alternative to the 40-watt incandescent bulb.
The companies say the 4Watt replacement lamp ...
Ecova to Buy LPB Energy Management
Energy and sustainability management company Ecova has announced its intent to acquire LPB Energy Management.
Ecova says the acquisition will solidify its leadership position in ...
Google Buys First Ford Focus Electric
Google has taken delivery of the first Ford Focus Electric car, according to news reports.
The search giant received its Focus Electric just before ...
Carbon Disclosure Project Employs WCI App; Tendril Seeks Smart Grid Developers
The Carbon Disclosure Project is using WCI Consulting's Green Analytics content in combination with cloud-based business intelligence software from SAP, to analyze and ...
