Tennessee City To Convert Waste to Energy
LEBANON, Tenn. — The city of Lebanon, Tenn., is using a new technology that will provide an environmentally sustainable method of waste disposal and produce green power in the process.
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California Named Leader in Solar Energy
WASHINGTON — California is the nation’s leader in solar energy, according to a new report from the Washington, D.C.-based Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Denver Office Building Earns LEED Platinum
DENVER — 1800 Larimer, the Denver Central Business District’s first high-rise office in more than 25 years, has been awarded LEED Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Oak Park Unified School District Wins Green Award
SAN DIEGO — A net-zero energy modular classroom project in the Oak Park Unified School District in San Diego has been honored with the U.S.
San Diego Library Designed for LEED Gold
SAN DIEGO — A groundbreaking celebration was held on March 6 for a $9.4 million design-build library project in San Diego County. The Alpine Library marks the third design-build project, as well as the third library for which C.W. Driver of Pasadena, Calif., has been selected as the design-builder by San Diego County.
Citi Commits Billions to Finance Sustainable Efforts
NEW YORK — Citi made a big promise last month to reduce the impact of climate change when it announced it would lend, invest and facilitate a total of $100 billion within the next 10 years to finance activities that will help the environment.
Armstrong Headquarters Earns LEED Platinum
LANCASTER, Pa. — Armstrong World Industries’ corporate headquarters building is the first building in Pennsylvania to achieve recertification at the highest level possible under the U.S.
Firms Around the World Commit to Going Green
ONTARIO, Canada — Firms are finding business value and opportunities from green building, including the opportunity to develop new environmentally responsible products, according to McGraw-Hill Construction’s latest SmartMarket Report in partnership with the World Green Building Council (WGBC).
Big Four Bridge Installs LED System
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A new LED lighting system for The Big Four Bridge in Louisville will help power the structure in an energy-efficient way.
Science Center at North Park University Earns LEED Gold
CHICAGO — The $45 million Johnson Center for Science and Community Life at North Park University in Chicago was recently awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).