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Earth and Industry Day: Win an HP Compaq 8000f Desktop w/22-Inch LCD Display
The energy efficient HP Compaq 8000f Elite is the first Windows-based Desktop PC in the industry to be completely free of brominated flame retardants and Polyvinyl chloride — and thanks to the good people at HP, we’re giving one away for Earth Day.
Energy Star Tightens Clamp, Requiring Independent Testing by End of 2010
The automated process that awarded the Energy Star seal of approval for fictitious appliances like the infamous gasoline-powered alarm clock, has been replaced by a new system that EPA and Dept. of Energy officials hope will prevent gaming of the standards and certification program.
Will Federal Push For Greener Appliances Spark Manufacturers?
Manufacturers in the Cash for Appliances program are setting up an online infrastructure that will make it easier for consumers to apply for rebates.
FloDesign Raises $42.8 Million for Jet-Inspired Wind Turbine
FloDesign secures $34.5 million of venture capital to go with $8.3 million from feds via ARPA-E program.
Intel’s 8 New Solar Projects Raise the Bar on Tech Industry
Intel to add 2.5 megawatts of new solar generation at 8 sites in 4 states
New US Houses Smaller in 2009 than 2008; First Decline in 30 Years
New research shows homebuyers preferences are undergoing a green shift, including growing demand for smaller homes and energy-efficient features and appliances.
Court Pulls Plug on Energy Star Rating for 40,000 LG Refrigerators
A United States District Court has ruled against LG Electronics in a case the company brought against the Department of Energy for the revocation of Energy Star labeling on 20 refrigerator models.
EPA Extends Energy Star to Food Container Manufacturers
The new Energy Performance Indicators for flat and container glass manufacturing plants and juice and frozen fried potato processing plants are the first of their kind for these industries.
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