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California city to get green prefab housing
Artist’s rendering of completed Tierra del Sol home.(Credit: Zeta Communities) Zeta Communities broke ground yesterday on a net-zero housing development in Stockton, Calif., the company announced.The housing community, which will consist of 22 units, is being developed by the nonprofit group Visionary Home Builders of California.Zeta Communities is known for its affordable, green prefab homes … Continue reading
Green Jobs Are Real: German and American Solar Industry Both Employ More People Than U.S. Steel Production
Last week, Germany’s economic development agency announced similarly big news: There are now more than 100,000 workers employed in the German solar PV industry alone. Why is that so significant? The U.S. figures take into account solar jobs in PV, solar hot water and concentrating solar power; Germany is only factoring in solar PV.And as a reader over at Clean … Continue reading
Looking back on Solar and You 2011: a huge success for professionals to learn about the green economy and enter into green jobs.
“The training was successful for students of all backgrounds. We had people entirely new to the industry, and highly experienced installers and developers find it to be extremely useful. The in depth knowledge that you gain at a training like this is a perfect supplement to any conference.” Said Edlin Kim, Business Development Director of … Continue reading
Success of Green Investment Bank ‘vital’
The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited © and do not represent the views or opinions of the Energy Saving Trust. The success of the government’s Green Investment Bank is vital if the UK is to move to a low carbon economy, one professional has said. Kevin Wellman, operations director … Continue reading
Green Investment Bank will give UK ‘an edge’
The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited © and do not represent the views or opinions of the Energy Saving Trust. The Green Investment Bank could give the UK “an edge in its ability to attract global funds for environmental projects”, claims Andrew Raingold, executive director of the Aldersgate Group, … Continue reading
Could consumers stem energy costs under Green Deal?
The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited © and do not represent the views or opinions of the Energy Saving Trust. Consumers could find that their energy bills are not as expensive if they take up green home improvements and waste less energy, according to the energy secretary Chris Huhne. … Continue reading
‘Critical’ for Green Deal to have an impact
It is critical for the Green Deal to work and drive domestic awareness about saving energy, according to Gordon Miller, sustainability and communications director of Sustain Worldwide.He explained that as homes account for 25 per cent of CO2 emissions and the UK must meet the target to reduce carbon emissions by 80 per cent by … Continue reading
Are homeowners going to take up the Green Deal?
The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited © and do not represent the views or opinions of the Energy Saving Trust. There is growing concern among construction professionals that homeowners will not rush to take advantage of the Green Deal.A survey by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) revealed that … Continue reading
Animal refuge unveils plans for green retrofit
An animal refuge in Deeping St James in Lincolnshire has unveiled plans to make extensive green improvements to its site in an effort to cut energy bills. The Exotic Pet Refuge, which has charitable status, hopes to raise enough cash to improve insulation in its buildings and install a new energy efficient heating system.According to … Continue reading
Women chemical engineers recognized with fellowship and target green chemistry challenges
Green Technology: Women chemical engineers recognized with fellowship and target green chemistry challenges Green Technology Achieve a Sustainable Future with Green Technology. Create Innovation for New Energy. « Corridor of the Future – Solar Highway in Oregon | Main Women chemical engineers recognized with fellowship and target green chemistry challenges Montana State University graduating chemical … Continue reading