News & Press

Van Jones tapped as White House 'green' jobs adviser

-- Date: March 10, 2009

Author and activist Van Jones will serve as a special White House adviser for "green" jobs, enterprise and innovation.

New Near-Production "Super" Lightbulb Lasts 60 Years, Costs $2.85

-- Date: January 29, 2009

The race towards better, more affordable solid state lighting is heating up quickly.

Taiwan scientist invents world's first chlorophyll organic battery

-- Date: October 30, 2008

A scientist in Taiwan has invented the world's first chlorophyll organic battery that can supply electricity within 10 seconds of being wetted with water, beverages or even urine.

Washington, D.C., requires disclosure of Energy Star scores

-- Consulting-Specifying Engineer, July 24, 2008

The DC Council unanimously passed The Clean and Affordable Energy Act of 2008, which includes the benchmarking mandate that building owners annually reveal Energy Star scores. Read more about the provision.

Fairfax County Times article mentions Ecoplanit

-- Date: July 17, 2008

Fairfax County Times article mentions Ecoplanit. "More and more private businesses in the county are going green, selling services that promise customers that spending money now will make for greater returns in the long term." Read full story at FairfaxTimes.com