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Football Stadiums: The Power Plants of Tomorrow

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:23:13 +0000

With the Super Bowl shining a spotlight on the NFL, fans of another stripe are cheering sustainable developments at Philadelphia’s eight-year-old Lincoln Financial Field, which recently announced plans to go to net zero and generate power needs through onsite sustainable or renewable sources.

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Update On Cash Grants For PV Systems In 2011

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:00:57 +0000

Until the end of 2010, qualified businesses can participate in the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) which provides a cash rebate of 30% of the cost of a solar-produced (renewable) energy system. The rebate generally comes within 60 days following completion of the system installation.

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Alternative Energies Crucial During Intense Heat Waves

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:09:13 +0000

Only by investing in new energy projects while simultaneously reducing consumption can we avert the “economic, resource and ecological time bombs” just waiting to go off, says Tishman Technologies Executive Vice President Ronald Bowman.

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NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon Taps Geothermal Power

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 26 May 2010 16:36:29 +0000

Energy conservation isn't necessarily something you'd associate with NASCAR. But environmental responsibility is one of the driving factors behind four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon's selection of a geothermal comfort system.

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Americans Split on Safety of Nuclear Energy

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:21:13 +0000

While over half of those surveyed were concerned about the danger of future nuclear energy plant meltdowns, nearly the same percent suggested that nuclear power plants will be safer in the future because of newer technologies making plants meltdown proof.

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WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Chocolate Power!

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:21:31 +0000

Electric power production in New Hampshire got a little bit greener this month—and the air may even smell a little bit sweeter—thanks to a collaboration between Public Service of New Hampshire (PSNH) and premium chocolate maker Lindt USA.

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WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Kilowatts From Carcasses (don’t read this while eating)

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:31:48 +0000

Local schools in a small English town are part of a 12 month trial of a sustainable biodiesel made from vegetable oil and rendered animal fat.

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Energy Improvement and Extension Act Provides New Federal Tax Incentives for Installation of Geothermal Systems

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:52:52 +0000

The Energy Improvement and Extension Act offers a credit of 10% of the total investment, with no maximum credit, for commercial system installations of ground loop or ground water geothermal heat pump installations.

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