greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com - 3/30/2009
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The Department of Energy releases an online map showing where efficiency money -- "the largest single funding for energy efficiency in the history of humanity," according to one analyst -- will be disbursed.
modernecohomes.com - 3/31/2009
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modernecohomes.com —
With the economy these days, many people are
looking for ways in which they can save, whether...
it’s with food, gas or homeowner costs. I was recently introduced to an awesome website, Green 3D Home , which helps homeowners make their homes more ...
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Green 3D Home Helps Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
environmentalleader.com - 3/24/2009
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environmentalleader.com —
The European Commission (EC) wants member states to
use information and communications technologies (ICT) to improve energy...
efficiency as part of the European Union’s efforts to combat climate change and drive economic recovery. Studies show ...
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Europe Calls for Improved IT and Communications Energy ...
commondreams.org - 4/3/2009
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commondreams.org —
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2009 Freedom to
Marry The Iowa Supreme Court today handed down a...
unanimous decision in favor of the freedom to marry, bringing marriage equality to America's heartland. Iowa now joins Massachusetts and Connecticut in ending the exclusion of same-sex couples ...
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Iowa Ends Gay Couples' Exclusion From Marriage
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Elsewhere in the Ecosphere
ecofabulous —
Here are today’s picks for what’s wow in green. Enjoy!
Obama paves the way for international climate treaty.
7 Steps to a Super Natural Home and Life.
Championing green cause cuts costs for hotels and restaurants in Singapore.
Energy Department maps efficiency money.
Thousands of Europeans march for better green and economic policies.
*Photo courtesy of LT Scotland.
What's Happening OnEarth- Monday, March 30
Greenlight | OnEarth Magazine, from NRDC —
... that shows how much money cities are eligible to receive for energy efficiency programs through the stimulus plan. "Choose a state, and an Excel spreadsheet will pop up showing a dollar figure for each city (the state as a whole also gets money through this program). The release of funds last week totals $2.6 billion." [Green Inc. - NY Times] ...
Weekly Web Roundup
Switchboard, from NRDC —
... Earth tool that highlights where renewable energy projects can be built.
A new study shows trace amounts of rocket fuel in baby formula.
Do you live in one the 25 least wasteful U.S. cities?
America's Greenest Campus contest launches, winning college could get up to $20,000 to spend on greening campus.
More than 1,600 ducks died after landing on a toxic tar sand waste pond last year.
The Department of Energy maps the amount of stimulus money each city is eligible to receive for energy efficiency. ...
The Next 100 Days, Part 2: Bring on the Sizzle
Climate Progress —
... Thanks to the economic stimulus bill that Obama pushed through Congress earlier this year, billions of dollars in new energy efficiency investments are moving into the economy as you read this post. Stimulus funds will retrofit federal buildings, weatherize low-income homes and give states and communities more money for energy efficiency and conservation programs. Additional funds will make down payments on improving the efficiency of air and rail travel and on building a “smart” electrical grid. (For a cool explanation of smart grid technology, see the ...
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itsgettinghotinhere.org 3/9/2009 — At 8:30 this morning Alliant Energy, a subsidiary of Interstate Power and Light, announced its plans to abandon construction of a 649 MW coal plant in Marshalltown, Iowa. The decision comes only 6 days after the Iowa Department of Natural ...
Energy Efficiency Is Good For Business
ecopreneurist.com 5/20/2009 — Why bother improving energy efficiency ? We know we should, but how do you articulate why? Of course, if there is an ROI case to be made then the analysis is easy. But really, it seems to beg a larger issue. Is there a reason beyond ROI?
Whatever ...
Renewable energy and energy efficiency Rebates
easyecoblog.com 4/12/2009 — DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Look for ways to be more green and same money. They cover [...]
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