Products & Planning

GeoSystems Launches New Geothermal Heat Pumps

GeoSystems Launches New Geothermal Heat PumpsGeoSystems 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 ...

January 13, 2012

EL Pro GM Sets Energy, Carbon, Water Goals in First Report as New Firm

GM Sets Energy, Carbon, Water Goals in First Report as New FirmThe General Motors Company has committed to reduce its facilities' energy intensity and carbon intensity by 20 percent, and water intensity by 15 percent, ...

January 13, 2012

International Carbon Label Launched

International Carbon Label LaunchedSGS Consumer Testing Services has announced what it calls the first international carbon labeling program for individual products. The provider of sustainability services says ...

January 12, 2012

IBM, 1E, Verdiem ‘Best in Breed’ for PC Power Management

IBM, 1E, Verdiem ‘Best in Breed’ for PC Power Management1E, 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 ...

January 12, 2012

EL Pro Consumer Electronics Show Briefing: RCA, Marvell, Eaton, LG, Samsung, Wireless Glue

Consumer Electronics Show Briefing: RCA, Marvell, Eaton, LG, Samsung, Wireless GlueManufacturers are using the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week to demonstrate green technologies from energy management systems and efficient light bulbs, ...

January 12, 2012

OCTAL Polyester Sheet Cuts Carbon by 25%

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 ...

January 12, 2012

EL Pro Standards & Compliance Briefing: BPI Compostable Logo, 2012 IgCC, WEEE, LEED, ISO 50001

Standards & Compliance Briefing: BPI Compostable Logo, 2012 IgCC, WEEE, LEED, ISO 50001The 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, ...

January 12, 2012

DOE Retail Building Guide ‘Can Halve Energy Costs’

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, ...

January 11, 2012

APC Upgrades UPS Products with Integrated Parallel Feature

APC Upgrades UPS Products with Integrated Parallel FeatureAPC by Schneider Electric has announced upgrades to its MGE EPS8000 uninterrupted power supply (UPS) product family. The upgrades include a new Integrated ...

January 10, 2012

Locus, ChemAdvisor Combine Chemical Database and Environmental ePortal

Locus, ChemAdvisor Combine Chemical Database and Environmental ePortalChemAdvisor'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 ...

January 10, 2012

EL Pro Detroit Auto Show Briefing: VW, AMP, Ford, Kia, Coda, Nissan, Volvo

Detroit Auto Show Briefing: VW, AMP, Ford, Kia, Coda, Nissan, VolvoThis year's Detroit Auto Show is overflowing with hybrid and electric debuts. Here are some of the first big ones to emerge from the ...

January 10, 2012

Contest Seeks World’s Most Efficient TV

Contest Seeks World’s Most Efficient TVThe Department of Energy and some of its global counterparts have launched a competition to reward the manufacturer with the most energy efficient ...

January 9, 2012

EL Pro Recyclers Arrested, Charged with Stealing Plastic

Recyclers Arrested, Charged with Stealing PlasticLos Angeles police made three arrests at two recycling businesses after discovering over $250,000 worth of stolen plastic containers, according to the county ...

January 9, 2012

EL Pro Green Fleet Briefing: GM Fire Response, Ford Bottle Fabric, EV Council, Gas Fueling Stations

Green Fleet Briefing: GM Fire Response, Ford Bottle Fabric, EV Council, Gas Fueling StationsGeneral Motors has announced changes to the vehicle structure and battery coolant system in the Chevy Volt, in response to a government ...

January 9, 2012

Carbon Tools Launched for Law Firms, Employee Engagement

Carbon Tools Launched for Law Firms, Employee EngagementLaw firm consultancy ecoAnalyze has released ED3 Lite, a free online tool for law firms to calculate their carbon footprints. Firms can use ED3 Lite ...

January 6, 2012

Smart Fog Humidifier ’90% More Efficient Than Steam’

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 ...

January 6, 2012

Viper Launches LED 40-Watt Alternative

Viper Launches LED 40-Watt AlternativeViper 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 ...

January 6, 2012

Ecova to Buy LPB Energy Management

Ecova to Buy LPB Energy ManagementEnergy and sustainability management company Ecova has announced its intent to acquire LPB Energy Management. Ecova says the acquisition will solidify its leadership position in ...

January 6, 2012

EL Pro Google Buys First Ford Focus Electric

Google Buys First Ford Focus ElectricGoogle has taken delivery of the first Ford Focus Electric car, according to news reports. The search giant received its Focus Electric just before ...

January 5, 2012

Carbon Disclosure Project Employs WCI App; Tendril Seeks Smart Grid Developers

Carbon Disclosure Project Employs WCI App; Tendril Seeks Smart Grid DevelopersThe Carbon Disclosure Project is using WCI Consulting's Green Analytics content in combination with cloud-based business intelligence software from SAP, to analyze and ...

January 5, 2012