URS-Led Team Selected to Manage Yucca Mountain Project

URS Corporation announced that a team led by the Company has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Yucca Mountain Project in Nevada. The team would manage a scope of work with a maximum value of approximately $2.5 billion, if all options are exercised. The performance based, cost-plus award-fee contract will cover a five-year base performance period, with an additional five-year option. The URS-led team, USA... 

Lighting Science and ACO Group Launch Led-Enabled Drainage System for Illuminating Outdoor Paths and Spaces

Lighting Science (LSG), a global developer and integrator of intelligent and efficient light-emitting diode (LED) solutions, and the ACO Group, the worldwide leader in water drain systems and intelligent water drainage, today announced the global availability of the ACO Eyeleds solution for illuminating outdoor spaces. The new drainage solution will incorporate attractive and sustainable LED lighting technology as a permanent part of track drainage... 

Southwall’s Heat Mirror(R) Insulating Glass Enables Window Performance Today That Exceeds Energy Star(R) Standards Proposed for 2013

Southwall Technologies, Inc., the worldwide innovator of high performance, energy-saving films and glass products, announced today that windows using the company’s energy-efficient Heat Mirror insulating glass already meet and exceed the new US Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Star window performance standards proposed for 2013. To achieve its charter of establishing a level of energy efficiency that will transform the market and address America’s... 

The Streets of Buckhead Pursues Certification for Environmentally Friendly Building and Construction

A lifelong resident of Atlanta, Ben Carter has made an environmental commitment to the community by seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for his company’s luxury mixed-use development, The Streets of Buckhead. Featuring more than 500,000-square feet of world-class retail, dining and residences, The Streets of Buckhead will be one of the country’s most expansive and affluent developments to be awarded Silver... 

Leading Home Performance Companies to Form One Trusted Name in Home Testing and Home Performance Retrofitting

Sustainable Spaces, a San Francisco-based home performance contractor and national leader in the growing field of home health and energy efficiency, today announced its merger with Renu, a San Anselmo, CA company, effective immediately. The merged company will be called Sustainable Spaces. Sustainable Spaces, established in 2004, applies the most advanced methods in building science to conduct home energy audits and retrofit projects that bring homes... 

Telkonet Wins Energy Management Contract with Columbia Sussex Hotel Group

Telkonet, Inc., the leading provider of innovative, centrally managed solutions for integrated energy management, networking, building automation and proactive support services, has won a prestigious contract with Columbia Sussex, the leading national developer and manager of more than 70 hotels and casinos across 30 states. Approximately 1,300 guestrooms in the Doubletree in Rochester, New York, the Sheraton in Philadelphia City Center, and the Westin... 

Great Cities Speakers Series Presents Doug Farr Discussing “Sustainable Urbanism”

Doug Farr, author of Sustainable Urbanism: Urban Design with Nature and chair, U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Neighborhood Development, will be featured at the 2008 Great Cities Speakers Series, 6-7 p.m., Monday, October 20, at the San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo De San Antonio. A reception will follow at 7 p.m. to encourage further discussion. This presentation and reception are free to the public. However, reservations are strongly... 

Pinzon by Crypton Calveras Sofa

Recognizing we are all part of a local and global community, Pinzon is proud to offer customers an environmentally responsible furniture choice without compromising beauty, comfort, or performance. Upholstered in Crypton Green fabric, the Calveras Sofa offers unparalleled utility in a versatile design that has low impact on our environment. Crypton Green is the first and only performance fabric to go green and earn third-party certification from both... 

Shea Homes Becomes First National Builder to Make Solar Power Systems an Included Option on New Homes

Victoria Gardens by Shea Homes announced today that solar power systems will be an included optional feature on its Shea Green Certified (TM) homes, beginning immediately. As part of its ongoing commitment to reduce the cost of home ownership and improve environmental performance, Victoria Gardens teamed up with BP Solar, a global leader in solar energy, to offer solar panels at no additional cost and reduce electric bills by up to 60 percent per... 

Q-Tran Introduces Q-Scape, Innovative Power System Infrastructure for Landscape Lighting

After three years of research and development, Q-Tran introduces Q-Scape, the first power system infrastructure invented and engineered specifically for landscape lighting applications. Q-Tran is the industry leader of high-performance power supply systems and transformers for low voltage and LED lighting. A completely thorough system of 217 originally designed components, Q-Scape includes everything from the fixture to the home or Building –...