It was not happenstance that brought 2010 Renewable Energy World Conference to Austin, TX from February 23rd to 26th. Texas is now the largest producer of renewable energy in the country and has emerged as perhaps the most intriguing example for energy integration. The Energy Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has gained an enviable reputation… »
There is increasing discussion among environmentalists, economists and fiscal conservatives about the benefits of replacing income taxes with carbon taxes. More income is a good thing–all else equal–but income taxes can discourage income and encourage inefficient expenditure, and many parts of the income tax code are believed to be unfair and inefficient.
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This category focuses on ensuring that a facility provides the healthiest possible indoor environment for the life of the building. It represents a balancing act between design, energy efficiency and quality of life for the occupants that will live and work in the space. Fifteen points can be harvested here, and many are… »
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Prince Charles has a new project. He is pushing wool as a fashionable and eco-friendly fabric for clothes. That may seem odd as many of us wear wool sweaters as a matter of course. But it turns out that’s not quite the case. With the trend for throwaway instant fashion, cheap and synthetic fabrics… »
source: Green Inc
The German industrial giant Ferrostaal will use solar technology from the California startup eSolar in power plants to be built in Europe, the Middle East and South Africa.
The partnership, announced on Thursday, comes a month after eSolar, which is backed by Google and other investors, signed an agreement with a Chinese industrial company… »
