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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PIEDMONT, Calif. – At a ribbon-cutting ceremony for what planners say is the largest solar and energy-efficiency school project, school officials announced they would be handing the scissors to the students.
"We’re hesitant to let legislators cut anything more," joked the host.
SEARCHLIGHT, Nev. — The first floating building project is set for dedication at a public ceremony on Monday, June 6, by the National Park Service and Forever Resorts LLC.
