Congress' failure to act now on a required technical correction will jeopardize energizing the real estate market, advancing green environmental programs, and delay much-needed energy efficiency improvements to the nation's existing building stock. By not making the technical correction to the federally mandated latest HUD mortgagee letter, which lifts the cap on cost-effective energy improvements allowed in an energy efficient mortgage (EEM), Congress is putting the economy at further risk. Read »

"Shades of Green," a new television documentary on The Discovery Channel, will showcase the cutting edge technology and on-site laboratories at Lake Erie Biofuels, LLC. Read »

Acquisition is expected to put Western North Carolina on the map as the sustainability capital of the U.S., with new company's immediate focus to own and operate $14 million worth of solar installations in North Carolina. Read »

The turmoil in the global financial markets, dramatic fluctuations in crude oil prices and the politico-environmental concerns about conventional energy use have set the stage for significant developments in the global energy sector. Global Markets Direct, a leading global market intelligence company, has published the new research report, "The Top Ten Global Energy Trends in 2009", which analyses the various issues and trends the global energy industry will face next year. Read »

NatureAir, the world's first carbon neutral airline, has joined the Climate Neutral Network (CN Net), an initiative led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to promote global action towards low-carbon economies and societies. Read »

Two leading software companies to provide products interface for optimized and efficient turbomachinery designs and systems. Read »

Horizontal Solutions International (HSI), the largest independent geonavigation oil and gas consultancy, announced that drilling for new oil and gas resources among its clients has increased more than 100% over the last 12 months due to higher energy prices and development of shale gas reservoirs such as the Barnett Shale, Haynesville Shale, Woodford Shale and the Marcellus Shale. The company foresees continued growth through 2008. HSI's experienced geologists using proprietary software make it possible to extract oil and gas that would have been otherwise unattainable by drilling vertical wells. Read »

The Architectural Foundation of Los Angeles (AFLA) honors LPA Inc. at the inaugural Design Green Awards for exceptional design. Read »

Advanced Lumonics introduces EarthLED ZetaLux a new, low cost, direct replacement LED Light bulb that uses only 7 watts. ZetaLux offers advanced features that make it ideal for use in general lighting applications. Read »

TerraPass Inc.TM, a leading online retailer of carbon offsets and home energy efficiency products, today launched its selection of gift ideas for the 2008 holiday season at www.terrapass.com/gifts. Including gifts that help save energy and reduce carbon emissions and green gifts "just for fun," our special selection will be available through December 31, 2008 and features a variety of convenient shipping options including expedited delivery until December 23. Read »