California Arrow Awards Taking Nominations

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Product Stewardship Council announced they are taking nominations for the annual Arrow Awards, which recognize business and industry leaders for outstanding leadership, innovation and partnerships in product stewardship and green design.

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Sustainability Service Companies Merge

BOULDER, Colo. — Sustainability management software provider PE International and Five Winds International, a sustainability management consultant firm, recently announced a merger aimed at enabling market penetration in North America and bringing Five Winds consulting services to a global audience.

Officials from the firms said the merger addresses a growing demand in the market for solutions that drive improvements in product-level and enterprise-wide sustainability performance.

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Energy Department Offers Nevada Solar Facility Loan Guarantee

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced the offer of a conditional commitment for a $45.6 million loan guarantee for a 20-megawatt AC photovoltaic solar generating facility in Nevada.

The offer, announced by U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Nevada Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, will be supported by funding from the 2009 Recovery Act.

The project is sponsored by Fotowatio Renewable and will be developed about 25 miles northeast of Las Vegas.

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Cable Management System

Cooper B-Line recently introduced its new EnviroShield Wireway System, a Type 3R cable management system for outdoor commercial, industrial and solar photovoltaic applications. The electrically-continuous system is designed to bring functionality, durability, security and flexibility of indoor wire management systems to the outdoors, and is compliant with National Electrical Manufacturers Association, United Laboratories 870 and CSA International requirements.

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Composite Decking

Closely resembling wood decking, MoistureShield composite decking is verified with 95 percent total recycled content and can help contribute to LEED points. Its long-lasting design aims to ensure each board is protected throughout, with no coating required, according to the company.

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Gates Foundation Site Move-in Underway

SEATTLE — The construction fences have been dropped and a neighborhood welcome event is planned for the new headquarters of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, completed this spring.
 
The project began in 2004, when the Gates recognized the need for a permanent home for the foundation where everyone could work in one place — currently, the staff is spread out in five leaseRead More