Green Houses
Certified Green Professionals Now Top 1,000, Says NAHB
August 19, 2008 Posted by RealEstateRama
August 19, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — More than 1,000 builders, remodelers and other members of the home building industry have earned the Certified Green Professional (CGP) educational designation since it was introduced early this year by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Lake County seeks sponsors, exhibitors for Green Fair
August 18, 2008 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TAVARES, FL - August 18, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Lake County Green Team, a group of County employees tasked with bringing County government and the community to the forefront of conservation awareness and practices, is seeking sponsors and exhibitors for its first-ever Lake County Green Fair on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 […]
First Ever Carbon Offsets Sale Aids Development of Green Affordable Housing
August 16, 2008 Posted by New Mexico Real Estate
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - July 30, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Silver Gardens, an environmentally responsible affordable housing development, is the first in the nation to receive funding from a groundbreaking new initiative created by Enterprise Community Partners that taps the booming market for voluntary “carbon offsets.” This initiative will help low-income families experience the health, economic, […]
Governor Rell Announces New Program to Help Make Renewable Energy More Affordable
August 15, 2008 Posted by Connecticut Real Estate
August 15, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced a program to help low- and moderate-income residents cut their electricity expenses and build on the state’s commitment to renewable energy.
DOE to Invest up to $24 Million for Breakthrough Solar Energy Products
August 14, 2008 Posted by RealEstateRama
Twelve Industry Teams Partner with DOE to Advance Integration of Solar Energy Systems into Electrical Grid
WASHINGTON - August 14, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy John Mizroch announced today that DOE will invest up to $24 million in Fiscal Year 2008 and beyond—subject […]
Stevens Votes in Support of Housing Relief Package with Amendment Promoting Renewable Energy Development
August 11, 2008 Posted by Alaska Real Estate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 11, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Senate today passed housing stimulus legislation (H.R. 3221) designed to provide tax breaks to certain underperforming companies and for purchasing foreclosed homes. The Foreclosure Prevention Act includes a provision co-sponsored by Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) that extends tax incentives […]
REP. Young Addresses Energy Summit Looks to Alaska’s Energy Future
July 31, 2008 Posted by Alaska Real Estate
Washington, D.C. - July 31, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Alaskan Congressman Don Young spoke this morning at the Arctic Energy Summit organized by the Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation. Rep. Young, the Ranking Member on the House Committee on Natural Resources which has oversight on OCS and ANWR, spoke on the importance of utilizing the abundance of […]
Durbin and Obama Commend Decision to Make Federal Aid Available to Greene County
July 31, 2008 Posted by Illinois Real Estate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 31, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Barack Obama (D-IL) today released the following statement following President Bush’s announcement that Greene County is now eligible for Public Assistance. According to FEMA, Public Assistance funds can be used to repair or replace disaster-damaged facilities and infrastructure.
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Auction Process Goes Live Today
July 30, 2008 Posted by Maine Real Estate
60-day Bidding Process Opens for First-in-the-Nation Carbon Emissions Allowances Auction
AUGUSTA, ME - Jul 30 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) auction process starts today with 60 days of bid preparation for the first-in-the-nation auction of carbon dioxide (CO2) allowances. Today’s notice by RGGI Inc. in New York City opens the process […]
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $400,000 Grant to Build “Green” Affordable Homes in Schenectady
July 29, 2008 Posted by New York Real Estate
NEW YORK, NY (RealEstateRama) July 23, 2008 - The board of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved a $400,000 grant to Better Neighborhoods, Inc. (BNI) to finance the construction of 10 single-family affordable and environmentally efficient homes in the Vale and Hamilton Hill neighborhood of the City of Schenectady.
