USPS Unveils NYC's Biggest Green Roof
Aimed at saving energy and reducing pollution runoff, the U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its first and New York City’s largest green roof on top of the Morgan mail processing facility. USPS said the green roof will help the agency meet its goal to reduce energy use by 30 percent by 2015 and expects to reduce polluted runoff by as much as 75 percent in the summer, and up to 35 percent during the winter months.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Green cars can save greenbacks, study says
Green cars can save greenbacks, study says
Eco-politics aside, there’s a real cash advantage to opting for hybrid and diesel vehicles over gas-powered offerings, despite the costlier price tag, according to a survey.
Of the 51 alternative-fuel cars and trucks tested, 35 delivered cash savings over a five-year period when taking into account several factors such as maintenance, repairs and retained value. In some cases, the savings were huge.
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Eco-politics aside, there’s a real cash advantage to opting for hybrid and diesel vehicles over gas-powered offerings, despite the costlier price tag, according to a survey.
Of the 51 alternative-fuel cars and trucks tested, 35 delivered cash savings over a five-year period when taking into account several factors such as maintenance, repairs and retained value. In some cases, the savings were huge.
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Green technology to replace meters
Green technology to replace meters
Street parking in Austin is going green with new high-tech parking pay stations.
The new pay stations are solar-powered, take credit cards, debit cards and coins, and will replace the 3,800 outdated single-space parking meters around the city.
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Street parking in Austin is going green with new high-tech parking pay stations.
The new pay stations are solar-powered, take credit cards, debit cards and coins, and will replace the 3,800 outdated single-space parking meters around the city.
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Monday, July 20, 2009
From grease to gas - Business - The Sun News
From grease to gas - Business - The Sun News
Biodiesel companies have cropped up along the Grand Strand in recent months, making use of ingredients as varied as cafeteria grease and algae.
The demand is not high, because oil prices have dived, but these companies are preparing for better market conditions, and area economic leaders see the budding industry as a way to make up for lost manufacturing jobs.
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Biodiesel companies have cropped up along the Grand Strand in recent months, making use of ingredients as varied as cafeteria grease and algae.
The demand is not high, because oil prices have dived, but these companies are preparing for better market conditions, and area economic leaders see the budding industry as a way to make up for lost manufacturing jobs.
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Friday, July 17, 2009
Green Fuel Solar to distribute Aide Solar systems in Southwest
Green Fuel Solar to distribute Aide Solar systems in SouthwestPublished: July 17, 2009 Aide Solar has signed a distribution agreement with Green Fuel Solar in an effort to expand its reach in the U.S. To continue reading, go to: http://phoenix.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2009/07/13/daily79.html?surround=etf | |
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