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Seattle Home Meets Aggressive Passivhaus Standards
Seattle’s Dwell Development says that the latest home in its Phase 4 micro-community, the first on-spec home in the Pacific Northwest to meet the strict Passivhaus standards for energy efficiency.
Is It Time For Tall Wood?
Some architects say wood is the sustainable structural material of future skyscrapers.
The More Clean Energy Powered Apple Waves Its Eco Flag
Apple’s new environmental report, among key items, indicates 100 percent of its worldwide data centers are now fully powered by clean energy.
How Natural Gas Pipelines Could Boost Hydrogen
Blending hydrogen into natural gas pipelines could be a way to increase output from renewable energy production facilities, a U.S.-commissioned report says.
An Airtight Home Even for Heirlooms
The sweet spot that combines high energy efficiency with a Craftsman cottage look, without driving prices into the stratosphere.
Garden State A Solar Eden: New Jersey Hits 1 GW
New Jersey becomes the third state to pass 1 gigawatt in installed solar, joining California and Arizona.
New Hydropower At Yellowstone Is All Good
Yellowstone National Park demonstrates that smart microhydro projects can be emissions free and environmentally safe.
Whither Aviation Biofuels: When, If Ever, Will We Be Flying Green?
Despite enthusiastic claims over the past few years, aviation biofuels still haven’t made significant inroads in commercial use. So, when might this happen?
Solar Will Soar In Indy With Biggest Airport Array
A 75-acre solar PV project in Indianapolis breaks ground; developers say it will become the largest airport solar array in North America.
Record-Big Solar For Middle East Oil Barons
A 100-megawatt parabolic trough solar station launches in Abu Dhabi; the developers are calling it the world’s largest concentrating solar power plant.
Wind Farm Illnesses Linked To Anti-Wind Lobbying
Aussie researcher Simon Chapman says a look at wind farm complaints backs up the theory that so-called wind turbine syndrome is a “communicated” disease.
D.C. Adds Green Cred With High Energy Star Rank
L.A. topped the EPA Energy Star building certification list yet again, but Washington, D.C., placed a strong second despite being less than one-sixth the size.
Giant Solar, Wind Projects In Desert Get US Approval
The Obama administration approves three renewable energy projects in the Southwest, including one of the largest solar power plants in the world.