Environmental technologies for Residential and Green homes news articles 
The water challenge – How ISO standards help
ISO’s solutions for addressing vital global water challenges are the subject of a new brochure, ISO & water. The four-page document provides a concise overview of International Standards available and how they can help. Although essential for life, water supplies are burdened by drought, water shortages, climate change, contamination and pollution, the requirements of large cities, intensive irrigation and a growing population with higher stan... [more]
Climate Change Minister encourages skills for the Green Deal and launches The Green Deal Skills Alliance
Climate Change Minister Greg Barker recently launched a partnership to ensure the UK has the right skills to implement the Green Deal, the government’s flagship policy to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. The Green Deal aims to enable private firms to offer consumers energy improvements to their homes, communities and businesses at no upfront cost and to recoup payments as a charge in instalments on the energy bill. The Green Deal... [more]
Viessmann will present at Ecobuild an easy integration of renewable heating products
Viessmann will demonstrate the benefits of its advanced products and controls to the simple integration of existing heating technologies with renewable energy and heating systems, at Ecobuild (March 20-22, 2012; ExCel; London – stand N2730). Fourteen products from the company’s comprehensive range of quality products for domestic, commercial and renewable applications will be on display including those from the Vitodens boiler (4.8 kW to 840 k... [more]
Green tourism in Dusit Thani Maldives
Founded in Bangkok in 1949, Dusit International is dedicated to sustainable tourism. A number of Dusit International hotels have attained the Silver Certified Award from EarthCheck, the leading environmental management program that sets benchmarks for the tourism industry. Dusit Thani Maldives will participate in the EarthCheck certification process and strives to attain carbon-neutral status in the coming years. Located on Mudhdhoo ... [more]
Recycling becomes easier with Krushr
Krushr is designed with the aim to take the hard work out of recycling. The Recycling Guide states that 9 out of 10 people would recycle more if it were easier. It enables for the easy storing and storing of rubbish and recycling in one convenient place. Krushr is a unique range of units that allow you to easily sort, crush and reduce your recycling volume by up to 75%. Vic Sinclair, buyer for large appliances at John Lewis says, "With the b... [more]
Other Environmental technologies for Residential and Green homes news and reviews
Cool Energy House Keynote Speaker Wins Award for Vision and Leadership
Sam Rashkin, Chief Architect for the Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Program, won the third annual Hanley Award for Vision and Leadership in Sustainable Housing. Mr. Rashkin will be the keynote speaker at the Cool Energy House Press Educational Tour in Windermere, Fla., February 9, 2012. ...
Leading Business Intelligence on the Middle East & North Africa
Sharjah, UAE - February 6th, 2012: Starting today, residents will be able to keep Sharjah cleaner and greener while sending less waste to the landfill and increase their recycling levels.
LG Electronics Brings New, Innovative Energy-Efficient Commercial HVAC Solutions to U.S.
CHICAGO, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics, a worldwide award-winning HVAC solutions provider, today announced new energy-efficient products designed to grow the company's U.S. commercial and ...
Nissan, ABB Link to Evaluate Second-Life Storage Applications for Nissan LEAF Battery Packs
FRANKLIN, Tenn. , Jan. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) and ABB, the world's leading power and technology group, along with 4R Energy and Sumitomo Corporation of America, have ...
Christie visits Madison to tout major firm’s in-state relocation
MADISON – Gov. Chris Christie came to town Wednesday morning to trumpet a major real estate firm’s decision to relocate within New Jersey instead of moving out-of-state.
1st vertical housing to be built soon in Brunei
Bandar Seri Begawan (The Brunei Times/ANN) - The construction of the first vertical housing under the National Housing Scheme will start this year in Brunei-Muara District.
Sandia Tool Determines Value Of Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems
Consistent appraisals of homes and businesses outfitted with photovoltaic (PV) installations are a real challenge for the nation's real estate industry, but a new tool developed by Sandia National Laboratories and Solar Power Electric and licensed by Sandia addresses that issue.
BP Glass Garage Doors and Entry Systems, Inc. Leads Industry in Green-Friendly Manufacturing
BP Glass Garage Doors and Entry Systems, Inc. green-friendly manufacturing process minimizes pollution and energy consumption, while maintaining the exceptional quality and design architects, builders and homeowners have come to expect from the company. The company's products now comply with US Department of Energy, International Code Council, and California Energy Commissions (Title 24 ...
Initiative turns LRT route into Energy Innovation Corridor
Since plans for the Central Corridor light rail transit project started taking shape in 2008, another infrastructure program, the Energy Innovation Corridor (EIC), has been growing up alongside it. The EIC is a clean energy and transportation initiative spanning the 11-mile light rail route on Washington and University avenues from downtown Minneapolis to the Union Depot in St. Paul.
Text of Gov. O'Malley's State of the State address
Following is the text of Gov. Martin O’Malley's State of the State address as released by his office: A Balanced Approach Governor Martin O’Malley's State of the State - 2012 Thank you all very much. Let me begin by thanking God for the goodness of Maryland – for her natural beauty, for the goodness of her people, for the hope we see in the eyes of each of ou...
