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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Stay up-to-date on "green" news and enviromental issues everyday. Follow local companies on the cutting edge of green technologies, and see how green building is being incorporated into our communities.

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Kyocera to begin manufacturing solar panels in region

Kyocera Solar plans to soon begin manufacturing solar panels in San Diego.

LEED standards not perfect fit for MILCON; change possible

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification standards help a developer create a building that strives to be more environmentally friendly and more sustainable than other building options.

Expert: Reducing waste can help bottom line

Condensing waste can significantly reduce businesses' bottom lines, experts said Wednesday during the Zero In on Zero Waste Conference.

Green tax incentives to reduce cost of homebuilding

Homebuilders can reduce their tax liability by constructing more energy efficient homes, Phil Jelsma, an attorney with Luce Forward told attendees of the Urban Land Institute's luncheon on "Green Tax Incentives" Wednesday.

Contractors say CARB's decision not to enforce diesel regs 'meaningless'

The California Air Resources Board said Thursday it will delay enforcement of diesel emissions regulations for off-road equipment. The decision came in response to a petition filed Jan. 11 by the Associated General Contractors of America, in which the group requested implementation of the regulations be postponed until 2013.

New ship another step toward 'greener' Navy

The Navy on Saturday will commission the USS Makin Island (LHD 8), a new ambibious assult ship and one of the latest steps toward becoming more environmentally friendly.

Local color expert has designs on being 'green'

For designer and certified color expert Jen Guerin, "green" isn't just a color.

When good hotels go green

Going green used to be something people only did on St. Patrick's Day, but, for many local hotels, going green is something they do 365 days a year.

Cleantech product development: Are strings attached to Recovery Act Funds?

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 appropriated nearly $800 billion to stimulate the U.S. economy out of recession. Included in the Recovery Act is billions of dollars for cleantech, including $16.8 billion for the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Approximately $2.5 billion was allocated to support research, development and deployment activities. These are significant opportunities for companies involved with developing new clean technologies. However, companies should be aware of strings attached to these new funding opportunities.

Climate concerns turn city's smell into cash cow

The smell of manure hangs over Greeley as it has for half a century.

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Profiles

New president of USGBC San Diego working to change minds, values

As the new president of the U.S. Green Building Council San Diego Chapter, Zachary Pannier plans to use his construction expertise to increase public awareness about sustainable construction practices.

'Green Team' associate maintains small carbon footprint in work, life

For Sophie Akins, sustainability is more than a way to make a living, it is how she works to better her community and preserve the environment.

Lighter, stronger, greener: Escondido firm develops low-cost steel alloy

KVA Stainless Inc. is a research and development company involved in developing and promoting a martensitic stainless steel alloy that rivals the strength of titanium but is lower in cost and lighter in weight, making it suitable for many industrial applications, from automotive to agriculture, as well as oil and gas pipelines, sports equipment, aviation, medical devices and train cars.