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...
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The Material and Resources (MR) category focuses attention on the materials employed in constructing the building. There are fourteen points that can be earned in this category, and this is where a good LEED strategic plan can bring the certification up to the higher levels. There is only one LEED prerequisite for MR, and...
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There is a vast stretch of relatively untouched forest in southeastern Bulgaria, covering 1,800 hectares and, according to photographs, possessing an almost mystical beauty. It is known as the Kobarelov Forest. It managed to survive various regime changes and ended up in the hands of the Kobarelov Family–until now. Its future now lies with...
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The state of the Renewable Energy Market in North America is surprisingly quiet, but there is an accelerating trend towards green energy. On September 13th-16th, the Renewable Energy Markets 2009 Conference was held in Atlanta to discuss the major issues facing the industry. It was put on by the Center for Resource Solutions with...
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