Evolution Solar Corp. Announces the Evolution 300: 33% More Power! 1/3 Cost Savings!

Evolution Solar Corp. will begin to supply its new 300 watt panel in the first quarter of 2009. The Evolution 300 is a 300 watt solar panel that was designed to provide 33% more power on the same real estate as current 200 watt panels. “The cost savings with our new panel is significant with an average savings of 1/3 of the cost for inverters, framing, tracking, and installation,” stated Michael Franklin, President of Asian Operations... 

LEEDing the Charge: Downtown Seattles 901 Fifth Avenue Building Achieves LEED-EB SilverTM Certification

RREEF Real Estate and Kennedy Wilson today announced that 901 Fifth Avenue in Seattle, WA, a 41-story 558,607 sq. ft office tower has achieved LEED-EB™ (existing building) Silver certification. The certification marks the completion of one of the largest environmental retrofits in the industry for an existing property and Seattle’s first full city block targeting LEED certification. The new ownership and management of Seattle’s 901 Fifth Avenue... 

South Korea’s Songdo International Business District Sets Global Standard as ‘Eco-City’

New international standards are being set by Gale International in sustainable building design, systems engineering, and urban infrastructure and planning with Songdo International Business District (IBD), a new city currently under construction off Incheon, South Korea, on the Yellow Sea. Songdo IBD is a joint venture between Gale International and Posco Engineering & Construction and is the largest private development in the world. Songdo IBD,... 

Lewis Realty Advisors Announces Formation of Acquisition Counseling Network to Serve Public Agencies

Lewis Realty Advisors, the nation’s leading eminent domain advisory firm, has announced the formation of its nationwide Acquisition Counseling Network. The new unit will deliver comprehensive management of real estate acquisition services for public agencies, utilizing its national network of seasoned real estate professionals, to ensure timely right-of-way delivery on budget. “The Acquisition Counseling Network counsels and coordinates the tasks... 

EPS Insulation Delivers Consistent Energy Savings and Thermal Protection over Life of Building

A new study commissioned by the EPS Molders Association (EPSMA) found that expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation maintains its R-Value over time, even under tough freeze-thaw conditions. The study, Thermal Resistance and Moisture Content Testing of Foam Plastic Insulation, also concluded that competing insulation materials can lose R-Value over time. As energy prices increase, selecting the best building insulation becomes even more important. Choosing... 

SABIC Innovative Plastics New Lexan Thermoclear Sheet Offers Superior Thermal Insulation for Glazing, Helping Customers Reduce Energy Costs

The cost of heating and cooling is reaching new levels, causing builders to look for new alternatives to increase the energy efficiency of residences and commercial buildings. A traditional route is installing multi-pane glass windows. However, besides being heavy, breakable and challenging to install, glass is falling behind in the drive for higher insulation values. To address these drawbacks, SABIC Innovative Plastics has developed a new 9-wall... 

Sunovia Energy Technologies Introduces New EvoLucia(TM) LED Utility Light

Sunovia Energy Technologies, Inc., a renewable energy and energy conservation company based in Sarasota, Fla., has introduced EvoLucia(TM) LED general utility lights for multiple applications including spot lights, flood lights and general landscape lighting. The highly efficient, cost-effective lights combine the environmental and economical advantages of LED lighting with state-of-the-art reliable and durable mechanical designs. The new EvoLucia(TM)... 

Watt Plaza Is First Class A High Rise in LA Area to Go 100% Waterfree With Urinal Retrofit, Saving 2.2 Million Gallons Per Year

The twin office towers of Watt Plaza in Century City are the first Class A commercial high rises in Los Angeles to undergo a 100% retrofit with Falcon Waterfree urinals. The resulting 2.2 million gallon per year water savings at this single building provides welcome relief for the drought stricken area and exemplifies the success of comprehensive planning by local officials. This retrofit of Watt Plaza’s urinals comes as Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa,... 

TexCote Introduces New Recycled Content for COOLWALL(R) System at Greenbuild 2008

TexCote, one of the largest exterior coating manufacturers in the world, refined the composition of its COOLWALL® System to make it even more environmentally-friendly and provide architects with additional LEED credits. The company will showcase this new formulation at booth #1047 at Greenbuild 2008 in Boston from November 19 to 21, 2008. The recycled composition of the COOLWALL® System is made of recycled glass material that gives architects the... 

Energy Focus, Inc. Finalizes Full-Service Contract with Architectural Floors of Cleveland

Energy Focus, Inc., the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced that the company has finalized a multi-phase contract with Architectural Floors of Cleveland, a regional flooring company. The contract — the second to be finalized under Energy Focus’s new full-service energy solutions program — includes design, manufacturing, engineering, and installation and support services. “Energy Focus offers a...