Mass. Solar Power Projects Bring Power, Jobs to State
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Western Massachusetts Electric Co.’s new 6,500 panel solar-powered electric facility will begin producing enough electricity for 300 homes later this month.
The plant and a larger project slated to go online in Springfield next year are expected to bolster job growth in the solar industry and bring the high cost of solar power in line with oil-produced electricity in New England.
Read More Green Hong Kong Prison Draws Criticism
HONG KONG — Hong Kong opened its first green jail last August, featuring a green roof, solar panels, natural lighting system and enhanced ventilation system but the environmentally friendly attributes drew a barrage of criticism from the public and press earlier this month.
After winning a green building award in early November, critics seized on Lo Wu to accuse the government of favoring the prison population over law-abiding citizens.
Read More Agencies Look to Space for Solar Energy
MUMBAI — India’s Space Research Organization and America’s National Space Society announced the launch earlier this month of the Kalam-NSS Initiative to explore the possibility of harvesting solar energy through space satellites for use on Earth. The initiative, spearheaded by former Indian president A.P.J.
Read More Designers Create Carbon Neutral Building Prototype
ST. LOUIS – International architectural firm HOK and energy and daylighting consultant The Weidt Group have developed a prototype for a market rate, net zero emissions Class A commercial office building in St. Louis.
The speculative building, dubbed Net Zero Cou2t, is located on a potentially developable site in midtown St.
Read More Boston Solar Powered Transit Project Begins
BOSTON — Developer John Rosenthal and Massachusetts officials broke ground on the nation’s first solar powered commuter rail station. The station will be part of Fenway Center, a solar powered mixed-use neighborhood that will include apartments buildings, office towers, retail space, a parking garage and the transit station.
Read More Report: Green Power Usage Increases
PARIS — A recently completed report commissioned by the United Nations reveals that the construction of renewable energy plants outpaced the building of fossil fuel powered generators in Europe and the United States last year.
The Renewables 2010 Global Status Report, undertaken by policy research firm Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century, reports that renewable energy facilities accounted for 60 percent of new power plants built in Europe in 2009.
Read More Report Identifies Worldwide Increase in Green Power Projects
PARIS — A recently completed report commissioned by the United Nations reveals that the construction of renewable energy plants outpaced the building of fossil fuel powered generators in Europe and the United States last year.
The Renewables 2010 Global Status Report, undertaken by policy research firm Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century, reports that renewable energy facilities accounted for 60 percent of new power plants built in Europe in 2009.
Read More Lake Washington District Plans Sustainable School
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Lake Washington School District’s newly designed replacement for Finn Hill Junior High School aims to become the district’s most sustainable school as well.
Occupancy Sensors
Leviton’s line of occupancy sensors meets NAFTA requirements and conforms to the provisions of the Buy American Act, which makes it ideal for government installations, according to the company. The sensors feature all-digital, microprocessor circuitry that continually analyzes real-time occupancy patterns. Passive-infrared models are available in a variety of mount types and styles.
