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Passive, yet powerful houses
The idea of passive house design isn't new. It was first promoted in the early 1990s. But the concept — virtually airtight buildings, heavily insulated and using triple-glazed windows, requiring little energy for heating or cooling — has yet...
Tags: Energy Saving, Germany, Environmental Issues, New York City, Personal Service
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Growers should plan ahead for energy beet production
Farmers considering energy beet production in the future should assess what herbicides they use during this growing season due to potential residue impact. “Many growers across North Dakota are looking hard at a new industrial crop called energy beets,...Tags: Science and Technology, Biofuels, Energy Saving, Syngenta AG, Research
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State's renewable energy fund lacks power to fulfill purpose
Five years ago, Illinois passed legislation requiring electric suppliers to buy more renewable energy such as wind and solar power and then pass those costs on to customers. The intent of the mandate was to have so-called green electricity accounting...
Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Ameren Corporation, Lawyers, Champaign (Champaign, Illinois), Conservation
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Builder Profile: Next Generation Development
Flexible builder focuses on quality, value Inland Opportunity Hinsdale Hamptons, L.L.C., Next Generation Development, L.L.C. is the builder of The Hamptons of Hinsdale 8 E. Kennedy Lane, Hinsdale. We asked them about their business. Q: How many...
Tags: House Building, The Hamptons
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Chambersburg, area business get state funding for natural-gas vehicles
The Borough of Chambersburg and an area business have been awarded state funding to purchase natural gas vehicles or convert existing vehicles to natural gas. The Borough of Chambersburg, along with project partners IESI Corp. and the Borough of...Tags: Services and Shopping, Rob W. Kauffman, Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Vehicles, Energy Resources
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It may be green, but it's probably not local
Illinois law requires that, if possible, renewable energy should come from Illinois or surrounding states. However, unless a municipality or business explicitly has stated it wants local renewable power, the power it receives is probably from outside...Tags: Energy Saving, Employment Opportunities, Solar Energy, Agriculture, McCormick Place
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Goshen College switches to 100 percent renewable energy
GOSHEN — Goshen College from now on will purchase all its electricity from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, college leaders announced Monday. The change will reduce the college’s carbon footprint by about 45 percent,...Tags: Energy Saving, Colleges and Universities, Renewable Energy, Education, Fuel-efficient Vehicles
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MetroTek moving ahead with solar systems in Northampton Area School District
Free of the last legal stumbling block, a Kunkletown company plans to move forward with building two controversial solar-power arrays for Northampton Area School District, the company's president said. MetroTek Electrical Services said it hopes to soon...Tags: Electrical Services, Services and Shopping, Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Environmental Issues
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Solar plane to make stop at Lambert Airport in St. Louis on cross-country flight
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A solar-powered plane making its initial cross-country voyage in May will make a stop in St. Louis. The Solar Impulse is scheduled to take off sometime in May, depending on the weather. It will fly from San Francisco to John F....Tags: Air Transportation Industry, Boeing Co., Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Kennedy Airport
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Sunflower Elementary students use brain, solar power to generate boats
Staff WriterBRAWLEY – After six weeks of hard work and critical thinking, a group of sixth graders at Sunflower Elementary School were ready to test their solar-powered boats at the Lions Center pool here Friday morning. The boats, which were made of...Tags: Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Robert J. Lopez, Environmental Issues
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Utility rates set to rise in Burbank
Burbank utility customers are in for another round of bill hikes this July, with electric and water rates slated to jump 1.75% and 4.75%, respectively, officials said. State mandates to increase renewable energy use, which is more costly, are driving...Tags: Energy Saving, Renewable Energy, Environmental Issues
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Sustainable design alternatives on view at AltBuild
Learn more about sustainable design and green living as Altbuild, the Alternative Building Materials & Design Conference and Expo, opens Friday at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Architects, builders and landscape designers will be among the more...
Tags: Architecture, Arts and Culture, National Wildlife Federation
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