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What Drives Water and Energy Improvements?

Posted on June 13th, 2013 by Barry Stevens

When I started this article, the answer seemed clear. Shockwaves resounded as I drilled down on this rather complex subject. Judgment is tempered on the[...]
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Do EVs Make Good Cents or Sense?

Posted on January 3rd, 2013 by Barry Stevens

David Herron of Torque News stated in his article “60 kWh Tesla Model S rated at 208 mile electric driving range by EPA:”  “The 85[...]
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NASCAR and EPA Team Up on Environmental Initiatives

Posted on June 13th, 2012 by Ben Lack

NASCAR joins EPA’s team to support some of the agency’s environmental initiatives. On May 22nd, NASCAR and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a memorandum[...]
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Sears Green Leadership Work Receives EPA Recognition

Posted on May 14th, 2012 by Ben Lack

Paul Campbell and Kaitlin Hooper discuss the sustainability work that they do for Sears Holdings.
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Fresno Mayor: Lowering Energy Costs ‘Mission Critical’ To Improving City’s Economic Development

Posted on April 16th, 2012 by Ben Lack

City of Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin talks about the role energy efficiency programs play in helping her lower unemployment and stimulate the economy.
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Samsung Sustainability Initiatives: What’s Working?

Posted on March 29th, 2012 by Ben Lack

John Godfrey, Vice President of Government & Public Affairs for Samsung, discusses some of the successes coming out of Samsung’s Corporate Sustainability initiative.
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Whole Foods Receives EPA Recognition For Eco-Friendly Foggy Bottom Location

Posted on November 1st, 2011 by Ben Lack

Kathy Loftus and Mark Hughes, of Whole Foods, discuss their reasoning for joining the EPA’s Green Chill Partnership Program and the approach they took to[...]
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Empire State Building’s Sustainability Retrofit Program Achieves 2010 ENERGY STAR Certification

Posted on July 15th, 2011 by Ben Lack

Empire State Building's Sustainability Retrofit Program Achieves 2010 ENERGY STAR Certification, Virginia Gov. McDonnell signs deal to transition state fleet with alterative fuel vehicles and a J.D. Power study shows residential customers overall satisfaction staying consistent
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Arizona State University #1 For Solar Panels Used By A University

Posted on May 27th, 2011 by Ben Lack

Arizona State University becomes #1 In solar power production for a University, details about the DOE's new America's Home Energy Education Challenge.
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Americans’ Opinion of Nuclear Power Unchanged

Posted on April 1st, 2011 by Krishna Patel

Polls show American's opinions of nuclear energy remain largely unchanged following the Japanese disaster but agencies continue to regulate food. Also, the world's first HVAC company to achieve LEED Gold Certification.
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G-20 Countries Increase Energy Investments

Posted on March 30th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

Global investments in clean energy increased by roughly 30% in 2010. Also, funding is finalized for a Minnesota wind farm and how the nuclear reactor crisis in Japan is affecting the East coast.
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Indiana Utility Begins New Energy Efficient Plan

Posted on March 28th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

An Indiana utility publishes a quarterly report that compares energy consumption across consumers and offers tips to reduce consumption. Also Permalink develops its most efficient LED sign and AT&T adds green vans to its service fleet.
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