Sustainability


Conservation Makeovers a Plus for San Antonio Homes

Water authority lends a hand to qualifying homes with limited incomes.

American Rivers Lists 58 Dams to Be Removed

The group says many outdated dams no longer make sense for flood protection, public safety or water quality.

Twin Cities' Dry Cleaner Wins Award for Energy Upgrades

East Metro Clean’n’Press of West Saint Paul, Minn., has reduced the company’s carbon footprint and overall waste, saving $18,814 a year in energy costs.

Cooking Doesn't Have to Use a Lot of Energy

Florida Power & Light Company of Juno Beach, Fla., offers a number of tips on how to conserve energy while cooking during the holiday season.



Cleantech Open Announces 2009 Winners

A daylong festival of cleantech innovation, entrepreneurship and policy culminated in the award of the grand prize of $250,000 to EcoFactor.

DuPont's Holliday Wins Courage Award

The World Resources Institute presented its Courage to Lead Award to DuPont Chair Charles O. Holliday Jr., for advancing sustainability practices.

AIA Says Green Building Programs Up 50% over 2007

Local policies to promote energy-efficient buildings continue to thrive despite prolonged economic downturn.

AECOM Assists Port of Long Beach with 'Green' Improvements

The port is developing stormwater pollution prevent and dust control measures to comply with California water and regional air quality regulations.

San Diego Homeowners Get More Solar Funding Options

The city's new program, funded through property taxes, will allow San Diego homeowners to qualify for financing.