Feature
Greening Your Electricity
Many businesses and homeowners are choosing to buy green power, including renewable energy credits (RECs). This article examines the environmental benefits of green power, including on-site renewables, what REC buyers should know about their purchases, and investing in energy conservation.
From the Editors
Reflections from Five Years on the USGBC Board
EBN Executive Editor Alex Wilson reflects on five years of organizational growth he witnessed while on the board of the U.S. Green Building Council.
"Your Green Home" Published
"Your Green Home," written by EBN Executive Editor Alex Wilson for anyone planning to build a new home, has been released by New Society Publishers.
What's Happening
California Combats Climate Change
The California legislature has passed legislation that could result in a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gases in the state, as well as a greenhouse gas emissions performance standard for electricity generation.
Modular Home Earns LEED for Homes Platinum
A modular house produced by LivingHomes, Inc., in Santa Monica, California, has earned the country's first Platinum rating in LEED for Homes.
WTC Going for Gold
Three new World Trade Center towers to be built in New York City will pursue LEED Gold certification.
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What's Happening (cont.)
TimberSIL in Trouble
The company behind TimberSIL, a nontoxic treated wood product, is facing a lawsuit from one of its partners.
Newsbriefs
Awards & Competitions
Global Green Announces New Orleans Winners
Winners were announced in a contest to create sustainable housing and community spaces for the Holy Cross Neighborhood in New Orleans.
Product Review
3form Takes Recycled Content to 100 Percent
Building on the success of its Varia panels with 40% recycled plastic content, 3form has announced 100 Percent, a new line of panels made with 100% post-consumer HDPE.
Unique American Teak Offers FSC-Certified Flooring
A new supplier is offering prefinished teak flooring from Costa Rica certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
High-Efficiency Refrigerators and Freezers from SunDanzer
SunDanzer offers small, DC-powered, highly insulated refrigerators and freezers.
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