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Mission critical power backup By John Meuleman, Russelectric Inc., Hingham, Mass. - 11/01/2008
Hospitals require extraordinary reliability from their emergency backup power systems. Not only must all critical life-support systems remain online if the utility grid goes down, any other systems that could affect those operations also must be covered. And, with today's increased reliance on computerized medical records, data access is joining the list of essential services. More
St. Olaf College science hall goes green 12/01/2008
The Minnesota school's Regents Hall of Natural and Mathematical Science is on track to be the first university building of its size to earn LEED Platinum certification.
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Green-collar jobs 12/01/2008
Renewable energy sector could restore economy, and Kankakee County, Ill., wants to be at the forefront.
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DOE and EPA release an Energy Efficiency Action Plan for states 11/24/2008
The DOE and the EPA released an updated version of the National Action Plan Vision for 2025: A Framework for Change. The plan lays out a proposed energy efficiency action plan for state policy makers.
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LEED 2009 passes member ballot 11/21/2008
LEED 2009 passed member ballot and will be introduced in 2009. The update symbolizes the next major evolution of the existing LEED rating systems for commercial buildings.
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A Times Square billboard goes green 11/19/2008
The $3 million Ricoh Americas billboard will be fitted with 16 wind turbines and 64 solar panels. The 126 x 47 ft billboard on the Great White Way, weighs 35,000 lbs, rests 55 ft off the ground, and wraps around the northwest corner of Seventh Avenue and 42nd St.
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Wells Fargo banks on green building 11/17/2008
The financial giant has boosted its financing for LEED-certified buildings over the past several months.
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