Bailout Bill Extends Green Building Tax Deduction

The $700 billion bailout bill signed by President Bush includes an extension, through 12/31/13, of the Energy Efficient “Green” Building Tax Deduction for commercial building owners whose buildings meet increased energy efficient standards. MarketWatch.com explains, “The deduction is as much as $1.80 per square foot for [...]

Northeast Green Buildings Open House

Curious about solar energy and other green building technologies?  If you live in New England, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, or Delaware, you’ll have a chance to tour green homes and other buildings this Saturday, October 4th, from 10am to 4pm.

Warm Up with Radiant Floor Heating

Want an efficient heating system that will keep you warm and toasty on cold winter days and nights? Look no further than to radiant floor heating.

Renewable Energy to Power New Lofts on Old Industrial Site

Chelsea, Massachusetts will soon be home to a pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use community that promises the latest in green building technologies. The riverfront development, Forbes Park, will bring new life to a former industrial site where black smoke used to spew from the smokestacks of an old, abandoned printing factory.

The Art of Recycling at the National Building Museum

Not only does the National Building Museum in Washington, DC feature a full-scale sustainable house built in its galleries, but it will soon showcase a special exhibit called, “The Art of Recycling: The Coolest Show in Town”.

Sam’s Club Stores Show Off Solar

Nine of Walmart’s Sam’s Club stores in Southern California provide info about solar rooftop installation for the home. Shoppers can also get discounts averaging $500.
Sam’s Club will offer the deals through photovoltaic panel installer Borrego Solar of San Diego, as well as BP Solar, at its outlets in Corona, Murrieta, Glendora, Ontario, La Habra, [...]

Solar Power Hits the Roof

Solar panel manufacturers are overcoming objections by homeowners who are concerned about the way the power-generating panels look, by making them virtually disappear into roofing materials.

Energy Star Power Adapters

We all use them for our MP3 players, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), camcorders, digital cameras, laptops, and cordless and mobile phones…power adapters that consume more power than you might think.  Now, Energy Star has qualified some of these power supplies which are more energy efficient.

PA Creates Alternative Energy Fund

Pennsylvania is establishing a $500 million fund to support alternative energy projects. Most of the money will be split into six funding sources:
$80 million in grants and loans for solar energy projects; $100 million in grants, loans, and rebates for up to 35% of the cost of solar energy projects at residences and [...]

California Gets a Greener Building Code

It frequently seems like California sets the trends for the rest of the country, and hopefully, the state’s latest idea will catch on elsewhere. The California Building Standards Commission announced today the adoption of the nation’s first statewide green building code, becoming mandatory beginning in 2010.

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