San Diegans Join in Global 10.10.10 Climate Solutions Celebration

SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwire – 10/08/10) – The U.S. Green Building Council, San Diego Chapter (USGBC-SD) is partnering with 350.org , a non-profit environmental organization, to encourage San Diegans to take part in a global day of action to celebrate climate solutions and cut their carbon emissions this year by 10 percent on October 10, 2010 — “10.10.10.” With over 7,000 events taking place …

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CNPV Solar Enters North American Market

SHANDONG PROVINCE, China — CNPV Solar Power, a Chinese manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products with offices in Luxembourg, announced that it has earned Underwriters Laboratory certifications in the United States and Canada for its premium range of crystalline silicon solar photovoltaic modules. CNPV now plans to open sales offices in Canada and California, where it hopes for a listing with the California Energy Commission, according to reports.  

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Oman: Green buildings can cut operating costs

07 October 2010 MUSCAT — On the second day of the Muscat Green Days Conference, under way at the Grand Hyatt Muscat, delegates took part in a workshop on ‘LEED — Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design’, presented by Mario Seneviratne, Managing Director of Green Technologies FZCO and LEED Faculty Member, and Mentor of the US Green Building Council.

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