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What Makes Europe Greener than the U.S.?

By Yale Environment 360 on October 12, 2009 5 Comments American cities, CO2 emissions, Denmark, Elisabeth Rosenthal, energy-efficient, environment, environmental strategies, environmentally conscious, environmentally reckless, environmentally responsible, Europe, Europeans, France, France. Stockholm’s Arlanda airport, garbage collection, infrastructure of life, Italy, live green, low-carbon footprints, northern Europe, social pressure, Sweden, UK, Union of Concerned Scientists, United States, Yale Environment 360, Zurich

The average American produces three times the amount of CO2 emissions as a person in France. A U.S. journalist now living in Europe explains how she learned to love her clothesline and sweating in summer.

Retrofitting Buildings will Create Green Jobs

By Tracey de Morsella on August 18, 2009 9 Comments A Policy Framework for Investment in Energy Efficiency Retrofits, across the country. retrofitting homes, brand equity, building efficiency retrofits, building stock, buildings, Center for American Progress, CNBC, construction, consumer energy expenditures, corporate environmental, economic recovery, electricity consumption U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, energy insecurity, energy waste, energy-efficient, global warming, good jobs, green building standards, green jobs, green retrofitting, housing stock, John Podesta, manufacturing sectors, pollution, real estate values, Rebuilding America, Retrofit, retrofitting, retrofitting businesses, sustained economic growth, The Dollars and Sense of Green Retrofits, United States

Retrofitting 50 million buildings in the United States, about 40 percent of the building stock, by 2020 to make them energy efficient would create 625,000 permanent jobs, John Podesta, CEO of the Center for American Progress, told CNBC. “There’s probably a $500 billion investment that’s needed, but the vast majority has to come from the private sector,” Podesta added. “The government has a role to play in orienting policy toward getting the financing right.”

Greenopia Ranks 50 State Governors for Environmental Responsibility

By Tracey de Morsella on July 29, 2009 3 Comments 50 Greenest Governors, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bill Richardson, Bill Ritter, biofuel, Brownfields, CA, California, California Green Corps, Carbon Fund, carbon offset, Christine Gregoire, Clean and Clear Water Action Plan, Clean Car initiative, clean energy, clear-cutting, Climate Action Plan, Climate Change, CO, coastlands, Colorado, Connecticut, Connecticut Green Lodging, conservation, CT, eco-leaders, electronics recycling program, emissions, Energy Master Plan, energy-efficient, environmental, forestlands, forests, Fort Collins, global, global warming pollution, Governor, Governor O’Malley, Governor Baldacci, Governor Corzine, Governor Douglas, Governor Gregoire, Governor Kulongoski, Governor Rell, Governor Richardson, Governor Schwarzenegger, green, green collar jobs, green economy, green jobs, green lifestyles, greenest cities, greenhouse gas emissions, Greenhouse Reduction Act, Greening, Greenopia, James Douglas, jobs, Jodi Rell, John Baldacci, Jon Corzine, LEED, LEED standards, liquidation harvesting, Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Maine, mandatory, Martin O'Malley, Maryland., MD, ME, mercury limit laws, mountains, New Energy Economy, New Jersey, New Mexico, NJ, NM, offshore wind, OR, Oregon, Portland, Program Open Space, recycling, Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, renewable energy, resource conservation, River Ecosystem Restoration Initiative, Solar Roof Program, solar;, sustainable standards, tax incentives, Ted Kulongowski, Ten Greenest Governors, Vermont, VT, WA, Washington, water purification, Western Climate Initiative, wildlife habitats, wind, zero energy

Greenopia recently released a comprehensive ranking of 50 governors in the US and compared their policies, transparency, and interest group ratings to determine which governors were eco-leaders and reveals which state governments are most dedicated to preserving the environment. Topping the list is Governor Bill Ritter of Colorado followed closely by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger of California.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory Selects 33 Community Leaders for Leadership Program

By Tracey de Morsella on June 5, 2009 1 Comment Anne Hayes, Aurora, Baca County, biofuels, Bob Churchwell, Boulder, Boulder Economic Council, Bruce Biggi, Burlington, Bye Energy, Christopher Smith, City of Greeley, City of Longmont, City of Montrose, clean energy, Colorado, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Commerce City, Cushman & Wakefield, David November, Debra Wilcox, Denver Office of Economic Development, Department of Energy, Economic, economy, Energy Execs, energy-efficient, Executive Energy Leadership program, Expansion & Attraction, Fort Collins, Frances Draper, Frank Phillips, Gary Estenson, Greg Severance, Habitat for Humanity, Irene Law, James Bosch, Jefferson Economic Council, Jim Benson, John Hall, Karen Benker, Kathleen Seelye, Keith Fife, Keystone & Breckenridge Resorts, Lafayette, Larimer County, Leadership Program, Lisa Nolder, Mark Udall, Matthew Appelbaum, Matthew Singleton, Mesa County, Michael Kirk, Michael Masciola, National Bioenergy Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation, NREL, Peter Dawson, Preston Gibson, Prologis, Pueblo County, Retention, Ricca Newmark Design, Robert FitzGerald, Scott Prestidge, Scott Randall, SEBREA, Sharon Barrett, solar;, Southeast Colorado Business, Stephen Hall, Steve Catanach, Superior, Susan Osborne, Tom Acre, transportation, Vail Resorts, Virgil Turner, Western TechSet, Westfield Company, Westminster, wind power

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently selected 33 Colorado community leaders to participate in its 2009 Executive Energy Leadership program (Energy Execs). The leadership program is focused on educating business and government leaders about clean energy solutions that can boost the local economy. The six-month leadership program gives executives from Colorado-based businesses, government entities, universities, and economic development and non-profit organizations an in-depth look at solar and wind power, biofuels and transportation, and energy efficient building technologies. Briefings by technology experts, research laboratory tours and visits to field applications are part of the monthly classroom experience.

Local Green Jobs Roundup: Michigan, Miami, California, Illinois and Madison

By Tracey de Morsella on May 6, 2009 Comments Off on Local Green Jobs Roundup: Michigan, Miami, California, Illinois and Madison Advanced Battery Maker, California, car batteries, Cisco Systems, construction, Diaz, eco-friendly methods, Energy Smart Miami Program, energy-efficient, Florida Power & Light, GE, Green Business, green jobs, Illinois, Institutes of Discovery, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED-certified, Madison, Manny Diaz, Miami, Michigan, plug-in electric hybrid vehicle, Silver Spring Networks, smart electric grid, solar arrays, solar panel, solar panel installation, solar power, sustainable energy, tax breaks, unemployment, Vision Energy, Walmart, weatherization, WECC, wind turbines, wireless smart meters, Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corp

Michigan’s Tax Credits Lure 4 Advanced Battery Makers Bringing 6,700 Jobs. Mayor Diaz Unveils Energy Smart Miami Program. Walmart to Place Solar Panels on Their Commercial Rooftop Which will Create About 130 Green Jobs in California. Vision Energy’s $1 Billion Wind Bet in Illinois will Create 290 Jobs. Many Private-Sector Companies Not Hiring Green Jobs Yet in Madison.