June 13, 2011

France Will Require Solar Panels on Large Parking Lots

What You Need to Know About Solar KDC and SPI Solar

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SPI Solar, a leading vertically integrated photovoltaic (“PV”) solar developer and engineering, procurement and construction (“EPC”) services provider, announced today that it and its majority shareholder, LDK Solar (“LDK”), has entered into an agreement with KDC Solar LLC (“KDC Solar”) to basically manage a significant portion of KDC Solar’s portfolio of solar energy facility (“SEF”) projects in New Jersey and New York.
The 3-year agreement establishes a minimum commitment for KDC Solar to offer 150 megawatts of SEF projects for SPI’s consideration, and sets as a goal for KDC Solar and SPI to potentially develop a total of 300 megawatts in SEF projects across New Jersey and New York.

Energy Standards Implementation for the Future

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Consensus Standards Developed by Advocates, Industry Will Save Consumers Billions A diverse coalition of consumer, manufacturing and environmental groups praised new energy efficiency standards released

Moe’s is first LEED Silver certified restaurant in VT

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Fast casual burrito concept in Williston, VT honored for sustainable construction and design –
ATLANTA, GA (June 13, 2011) – Moe’s Southwest Grill announced today that the location in Williston, VT has been awarded LEED Silver certification making it the first restaurant in the chain and in the state of Vermont to earn this high honor.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).
“The green building movement offers an unprecedented opportunity to respond to the most-important challenges of our time, including global climate change, dependence on non-sustainable and expensive sources of energy and threats to human health,” says Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair, U.S. Green Building Council. “The work of innovative building projects such as Moe’s Southwest Grill is a fundamental driving force in the green building movement.”

Four-time XTERRA World Champion Conrad 'The Caveman' Stoltz mountain biking during an off-road triathlon, wearing his racing gear with Vivo Plus Bio sustainable hydration products visible, demonstrating his commitment to eco-friendly sports performance as he navigates a challenging trail surrounded by natural landscape.

Stoltz Environmental Triathlete Triumphs in Sustainability

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Conrad Stoltz Environmental Triathlete Partners with Sustainable Hydration Brand Triathlon superstar Conrad Stoltz transitions to eco-conscious hydration as he joins forces with Vivo Plus Bio.