WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy announced $17 million in research grants will be awarded to 23 university-led teams aimed at strengthening the research and development capabilities of American universities and colleges to develop the next generation of nuclear energy technologies and upgrade research reactors across the country.
PASADENA, Calif. — Digital solutions provider Bluebeam Software recently launched an initiative to reduce the tons of paper used each year for green building projects, called the “Paperless is Green” campaign.
Company officials said industry rating systems fail to recognize reducing paper usage as a green requirement.
The campaign encourages architecture, engineering and construction professionals to talk about the numerous benefits of paperless workflows and to recognize those who have already taken the initiative toward sustainability.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Green Building Council named the recipients of the 2011 annual Leadership Awards, a program aimed at recognizing organizations and individuals who signify vision and commitment to the evolution of green building design and construction.
The awards recognize leadership achievement in the private, public and non-governmental organization sectors.
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Fujitsu, a provider of information and communication technology business solutions, recently released the second ICT Sustainability: The Global Benchmark Report, an analysis of trending maturity of ICT sustainability in organizations across the globe.
Research from the report summarizes 1,000 responses to 80 questions about ICT sustainability policies, behavior and technologies.
WASHINGTON — Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Tom Udall (D-NM) recently introduced bipartisan legislation that aims to help level the playing field for advanced biofuels like algae by reforming the Renewable Fuels Standard to make it more technology-neutral.
WASHINGTON — The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) revealed the inaugural class of LEED Fellows, the institute’s newest and most prestigious professional designation.
SACRAMENTO — Renewable energy in California will create thousands of jobs, build the businesses of the 21st century, increase energy independence and protect public health, according to a draft report released on Aug. 31 by the California Energy Commission (CEC).
The report outlines the state of renewable energy as well as issues that must be overcome if the Golden State is to achieve its goals.
WASHINGTON — The Department of Energy (DOE) granted SolarCity Corp. a conditional commitment for a $344 million loan to support a record expansion of residential rooftop solar power in the United States.
Under the conditional commitment for the partial guarantee of the SolarStrong Project, the San Mateo, Calif.-based solar service provider will install, own and operate up to 160,000 rooftop solar installations on as many as 124 U.S. military bases in up to 33 states.
Michael Schaffer is a senior executive with Tacony’s Commercial Floor Care division. He is also president of Tornado Industries, which manufacturers a full line of professional cleaning equipment and CFR brand carpet extractors that recycle water and cleaning solution.
LAS VEGAS — The fourth annual National Clean Energy Summit took place on Tuesday in Las Vegas, aiming to lay out the path to a clean energy future.
