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Richard J. Kahn

15 years ago9 years ago1 mins

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$133 Million to Fund Biomass Plant

15 years ago15 years ago5 mins

BARNESVILLE, Ga. — Developers of a 53.5-megawatt biomass power plant under construction recently secured $133 million in construction and bridge loans, allowing them to begin building what is being called the “first true” biomass plant developed in the United States since the 1990s.

The Piedmont Green Power biomass plant in Barnesville, about 70 miles southeast of Atlanta, will also draw approximately $75 million in funding from independent power producer Atlantic Power Corp., the developer that is building the Piedmont plant.

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A CEO’s Call to Action

15 years ago15 years ago3 mins

MIDLAND, Mich. — The CEO of a major multinational corporation called for “immediate, decisive investments” in the green manufacturing sector to help “boost America’s exports, lower the trade deficit, create jobs and increase its competitiveness in a dynamic world marketplace.”

Stephanie A.

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$4.5 Billion Arizona Solar Project Moves Forward

15 years ago15 years ago7 mins

TOPOCK, Ariz. — A proposed 1,200-megawatt solar facility that when completed would be one of the largest solar installation in the world is a step closer to breaking ground after receiving approval from Mohave County’s Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone a 10,300- acre parcel.

The proposed $4.5 billion project must still get approval from the Mohave County Board of Supervisors, which will take up the matter at a Nov.

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Tech-Based Innovation Fuels Energy Management Sector

15 years ago14 mins

SAN FRANCISCO — The climate is close to perfect for companies that provide affordable energy-efficiency management services, and there is no shortage of competitors looking to garner a share of the market.

Building owners and managers are under pressure from tenants — and in some cases government mandates — to lower energy consumption.

Events

Greenbuild International Conference & Expo

15 years ago15 years ago1 mins

Greenbuild 2010 will be in Chicago’s McCormick Place West, the site of Greenbuild 2007 — but with twice as much space! With the tremendous growth of the Greenbuild community, this year it will occupy the entire McCormick Place West.

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Green California Schools Summit

15 years ago15 years ago1 mins

The Green California Schools Summit and Expo, taking place December 8-10, 2010, at the Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, Calif., will examine what can be done to ensure schools are healthy, efficient and sustainable.

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Featured Event

15 years ago15 years ago5 mins

Register for the Green Califronia Schools Summit and enter discount code EMLEN (allcaps) to receive a 20 percent discount.

About one-quarter of America’s population spends a good part of each day inside a school building. The Green California Schools Summit and Expo, taking place December 8-10, 2010, at the Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, Calif., will examine what can be done to ensure these structures are healthy, efficient and sustainable.

Misc

QGBC membership drive generates wide response

15 years ago15 years ago1 mins

Doha, 23 October 2010: Qatar Green Building Council’s (QGBC) announcement of its membership programme has generated tremendous response, with key organizations from all sectors signing up.

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Building named after Ransdell

15 years ago15 years ago1 mins

Western Kentucky University’s first green building – the $35 million College of Education and Behavioral Sciences – will be named for WKU President Gary Ransdell.