http://www.greenbiz.com/feed/greenerbuildings The resource center for environmentally responsible building development en http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2008/05/16/eps-corp-unveils-tracking-system-facility-energy-carbon-emissions The energy and carbon management company's new monitoring system gives manufacturers a detailed look at emissions from products and facilities. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenBiz Staff 24261 at http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2008/05/16/energy-efficiency-overlooked-and-misunderstood A new report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy finds that energy efficiency during the last 30-plus years has been paid little homage and future gains are threatened by inaction. U.S. energy consumption at the end of 2008 is expected to total half of the energy consumed in 1970, the report found. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenBiz Staff 24270 at http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2008/05/15/starbucks-sets-new-goals-renewables-green-building Starbucks wants to slash energy consumption in its stores by 25 percent and buy enough renewable energy certificates to satisfy half of its stores’ energy needs, all by 2010, the company said Wednesday. All new construction will incorporate green building principles. Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenBiz Staff 24212 at http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2008/05/14/ashrae-aims-energy-efficiency-data-centers-warehouses The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers recently launched two guides to move these structures toward reduced energy consumption. Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenerComputing Staff 24167 at http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2008/05/13/earning-leed-eb-costs-little-report A survey of owners and managers of facilities that have received LEED-Existing Building certification say the majority of measures associated with the process are no-cost or low-cost actions. Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenBiz Staff 24118 at http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2008/05/12/ebay-bids-solar eBay's North Campus is now the home of 3,248 solar panels in a 650-kilowatt system that will supply 18 percent of the campus’s power, saving the company about $100,000 in electricity costs in its first year of operation. The company used the solar energy system's unveiling to tout its first LEED-Gold building, which also is the city's first. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenerBuildings Staff 24039 at http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2008/05/09/wal-mart-set-measure-energy-use-20-us-capitols Through a partnership with the National Governors Association, the "Greening State Capitols" program will provide energy audits in 20 U.S. state capitols to identify ways in which they can reduce energy consumption. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenBiz Staff 23971 at http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2008/05/09/new-study-compares-green-building-rating-systems-aias-sustainability-goals The American Institute of Architects sees how the three main green building rating systems compare point-by-point with its criteria for what it says a green building system should include. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenerBuildings Staff 23975 at http://www.greenbiz.com/column/2008/05/08/smart-water-management-low-risk-fast-payback By gaining control over water use, companies help protect a precious resource, reduce runoff pollution and comply with new conservation legislation. Saving water also has a powerful multiplier effect by reducing the vast amount of energy expended in transporting it. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Tom Ash 23909 at http://www.greenbiz.com/feature/2008/05/08/green-your-facility-boost-your-bottom-line The most energy-efficient businesses in the U.S. can consume a third less energy than a more conventional company. By arming themselves with knowledge about the financial benefits of sustainability upgrades, facility managers can make these efficiency programs an easy sell. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Lisa Raffin 23911 at http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2008/05/08/usgbc-announces-winners-first-green-building-curriculum-awards The U.S. Green Building Council has given awards and grants to identify and support green building classes at all education levels. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenerBuildings Staff 23947 at http://www.greenbiz.com/podcast/2008/05/06/co-op-america-greening-businesses-large-and-small The second annual Green Business Conference takes place in Chicago this month; in advance of the gathering GreenBiz Radio sat down with Denise Hamler, director of Co-Op America's green business programs, to learn how the world of green business has grown. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Matthew Wheeland 23888 at http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2008/05/07/homebuilders-getting-greener-but-lacking-sustainability-leader All of the 13 largest U.S. homebuilders have taken up green building practices, but even though some are doing much more than others, there is no standout sustainable homebuilder, according to a new report. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenerBuildings Staff 23902 at http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2008/05/06/rei-releases-second-stewardship-report-shows-progress-obstacles The outdoor retailer's 2007 Stewardship Report finds a range of improvements in overall environmental performance and reporting, although it also highlights areas for improvement in reducing emissions and supply chain auditing. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenBiz Staff 23863 at http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2008/05/05/target-submetering-energy-use More than 200 Target stores have been fitted with submetering systems so building managers can closely monitor how energy is used throughout their facilities. Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 GreenerBuildings Staff 23776 at