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Miami Beach City’s Energy & Sustainability Challenges & Accomplishments

Posted on April 2nd, 2013 by Ivy Cada

The City of Miami Beach strives to be a leader in energy conservation and sustainable strategies.  While we hope all of our residents, businesses and[...]

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Ford’s Energy Efficiency Challenge is Facebook Official

Posted on March 9th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

See how your energy conserving habits can enter you to win a Ford electric experience. Plus, a Minnesota hotel becomes the first in the state to achieve Energy Star certification and Enersys lithium-ion batteries are heading to space.

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Top 10 States with LEED-Certified Buildings

Posted on March 7th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

The Green Building Council announces top ten states with the most LEED-certified buildings per capita. Also, how did NASCAR driver Carl Edwards perform with his Mustang running on ROUSH propane?

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Ukraine and U.S. Collaborating for Clean Energy

Posted on February 22nd, 2011 by Krishna Patel

Ukrainian and US officials agree to cooperate for safer nuclear energy and renewed shale gas exploration, conference about security and international energy assets, and the world's most efficient PV module.

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NASCAR Going Green for Daytona Race

Posted on February 18th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

NASCAR partnered with American Ethanol and now they are using energy efficient Ford pickups to patrol the tracks. Also, the wind industry picks up.

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Report Finds U.S. Prepared to Lead Global PV Industry

Posted on February 17th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

New report claims the U.S. will lead global photovoltaic development in the coming year, biomass project begins in Idaho, and the first ever DOE loan guarantee signed for a Transmission line in NV.

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Gamesa and Northrop Grumman Launch Offshore Wind Technology Center

Posted on February 11th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

What some colleges are doing to make sure tomorrow's work force is prepared to handle the energy challenges for the future and the launch of a new offshore wind tech center quickly follows federal investment in the industry.

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2 Days Until EU Energy Summit-Companies Demand Single Market

Posted on February 3rd, 2011 by Krishna Patel

The European Union is set for its first Energy Summit in two days--can energy companies pass their demand for a single energy market?

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Top Five Clean Energy States Named & New York’s Tidal Power Potential

Posted on January 5th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

California was a shoe-in for first place but who else made the top five?

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US Military Adopts Green Building Standards

Posted on January 3rd, 2011 by Krishna Patel

Lobbying has many critics that claim that it is merely formal bribery involving billions of dollars annually. Read about the efforts of renewable energy lobbyists in 2010.

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Seattle Developer Builds Home for LEED Certification

Posted on December 8th, 2010 by Krishna Patel

Greenfab, a Seattle based developer, has begun construction on the city's first modular home in hopes to achieve LEED certification. Also, Chinese policymakers have set ambitious goals for the future of renewable energy. And the U.S. completed construction on the country's largest photovoltaic farm.

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Nissan LEAF Falls Short on Mileage Promises

Posted on November 25th, 2010 by Krishna Patel

The EPA has determined that the Nissan LEAF is not capable of driving the promised 100 miles on a single charge. In fact, given real time conditions, the mileage fell short significantly. Also, luxury car brands are now promoting their energy efficient vehicles to today's younger, environmentally conscious buyers.

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