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Marriott Plans to Expand ‘Green’ Hotels by 1000%

Posted by Environmental Leader on 11/11/2009

Marriott says it plans to learn from its “green” hotel prototypes and expand the program by a measure of tenfold over the next five years.A central part of the hotel’s efforts is a hotel design that will be “pre-certified” to LEED standards, according to a press rele ...

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Greenbuild Conference Boasts Construction Innovations

Posted by Environmental Leader on 10/11/2009

Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, to be held this week in Phoenix, will be a springboard for businesses to discuss their sustainable activities, reports Phoenix Business Journal.Projected to draw 20,000 people and generate about $29 million for the local economy, the conference featur ...

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Philly’s Comcast Center Now Tallest U.S. LEED Building

Posted by Environmental Leader on 10/11/2009

At 58 stories, the Comcast Center in downtown Philadelphia has earned the title of tallest LEED certified building in the United States.The building recently earned LEED Gold status for its core and shell, reports Inhabitat.The building, which stands 975 feet tall, takes advantage of high perform ...

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Kyocera Exits OLED Field, Casio Dives In

Posted by Environmental Leader on 10/11/2009

As Kyocera appears to be giving up on Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) technology, Casio is getting into the game.OLED technology promises to unleash a wave of improved energy efficiency in the displays market, making televisions, mobile phones and other gizmos brighter, thinner and more innov ...

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National Grid Wants to Triple Energy Efficiency Programs

Posted by Environmental Leader on 10/11/2009

If National Grid has its way, Massachusetts electricity customers will pay higher electricity and gas rates while benefiting from expanded energy efficiency programs that help them use less energy overall.National Grid submitted a proposal to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities to ex ...

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