Green building News for March 2015

Green building News Archive

Toledo Museum of Art marks energy-saving milestone Toledo Museum of Art marks energy-saving milestone

Combined heat and power system surpasses 400,000 hours of operation.

Latest DOE renewable energy funding efforts target tribal communities

Under the plan, 11 tribal communities will receive nearly $6 million to accelerate the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies on tribal lands.

IKEA to expand renewable energy portfolio IKEA to expand renewable energy portfolio

Retailer to utilize fuel cells to generate more onsite clean power at its Emeryville, California, store.

2015 Inaugural ‘Hybrid Energy Innovations’ conference announces four corporate sponsors

Inaugural event seeks to provide a broad perspective on hybrid energy and serve as an ideal networking forum for practitioners in the field.

California Energy Commission approves $21 million in grants for renewable energy innovation and efficiency initiatives.

Funding allocated toward energy storage, biofuel,efficiency and transportation programs.

Scottish Government allocates £21 million for community ownership of energy projects

Five renewable energy projects across Scotland will benefit from funding that will help reshape how energy is delivered and used in communities throughout the country.

Keynote speakers announced for Renewable Energy Finance Forum (REFF) Keynote speakers announced for Renewable Energy Finance Forum (REFF)

12th Annual Renewable Energy Finance Forum expected to draw more than 600 senior decision makers, financiers and professionals in the renewable energy finance field.

Finalists announced for 2015 Ashden UK and Travel Awards

Annual awards programme is a globally recognised measure of excellence in the field of sustainable energy.

2015 Ecobuild deemed "the most vibrant to date" 2015 Ecobuild deemed "the most vibrant to date"

Leading green building conference and exhibition draws more than 40,000 visitors.

DECC announcs £3 million funding to boost low carbon heating

Monies will support 74 low-carbon heat UK projects designed to provide more efficient heat to buildings and potentially lower heating bills in local areas.

AVEVA, EMC Corporation collaborate on new project software solution

Goal is to deliver integrated solution for renewable energy capital projects and asset operations.