Green Initiatives News and Articles

San Francisco Promotes Recycling With Green iPhone Application

Jun 23, 2009 - San Francisco's EcoFinder iPhone application provides location-based information to help residents find the best location to recycle different materials.

Smart Electricity Grid Aims to Increase Energy Efficiency: Jun 29, 2009 - Economic stimulus money will fund smart meters and sensors to replace U.S. legacy electric system.
San Francisco Promotes Recycling With Green iPhone Application: Jun 23, 2009 - San Francisco's EcoFinder iPhone application provides location-based information to help residents find the best location to recycle different materials.
Yogurt Talks, the Chips are Silent: Europe Outlines Actions to Promote "Internet of Things": Jun 18, 2009 - Also addressing IPv6, to allow enough IP addresses to handle the billions of objects expected to connect to the Internet.
Orlando, Fla., Completes Computer Replacement, Finds Energy Savings: Jun 18, 2009 - Conrad Cross, CIO of Orlando, Fla., said the city wanted to update employees' technology, but discovered energy savings during the initiative.
Water and Energy Sustainability Top Items in Local Government Survey: Jun 15, 2009 - Examined the level of sustainability adoption among California cities.
Virginia Enacts Green Challenge, Requires State Agencies to Adopt Environmental Initiatives: Jun 11, 2009 - Virginia state agencies can join in a green challenge in which metrics, like frequency of teleworking and video conferencing, will be tracked beginning June 15.
City of San Carlos, Calif., Wins Award For Climate Action Plan: Jun 11, 2009 - City intends to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 15 percent below 2005 levels and has developed a Climate Action Plan to make it happen.
Schwarzenegger Announces Launch of the California Digital Textbooks Initiative: Jun 10, 2009 - Beginning this fall, California will provide a state-approved list of digital textbooks.
Green Job Growth Rate Double That of Others, Says Report: Jun 10, 2009 - Nearly $85 billion in direct spending and tax incentives for energy- and transportation-related programs.
$50 Million of in ARRA Funding For Geothermal Heat Pumps: Jun 2, 2009 - GHP funding joins DOE funding opportunities for biomass and other green technologies.
Social Networks Grow More Popular, Sweden Introduces Green Energy Policy: Jun 1, 2009 - Electronic health records may boost smartphone use by doctors.
Green Initiatives: Broadband Wireless Monitor Saves Farmers Water: Jun 1, 2009 - Department of Agriculture irrigates soil with broadband technology.
Renewable Energy a Pillar of New Prosperity, Says Obama: May 27, 2009 - Announces solar and geothermal energy development programs.
Wisconsin's Focus on Energy Program Aids Government Agencies: May 21, 2009 - Focus on Energy provides education and monetary incentives for installing energy-efficient technologies in Wisconsin.
Telework: Risk Versus Rewards: May 20, 2009 - Shell Culp discusses the benefits and challenges of telework in government agencies.
Trees Talk With Technology: May 20, 2009 - Testing RFID, machine-readable ink and nanoparticles.
National Fuel Standard Will Reduce Oil Use, Greenhouse Gases: May 19, 2009 - President Barack Obama's national fuel efficiency policy requires new vehicles to meet an average requirement of 39.5 miles per gallon by 2016.
Will Smart Meters, High-Speed Rail Be Built in California by 2015?: May 14, 2009 - California green initiatives look hopeful despite budget crisis.
New York City Police Department Adds 40 Hybrid Cars to its Fleet: May 7, 2009 - The NYPD's addition of 40 Nissan Altima Hybrids brings its number of hybrid vehicles to more than 100.
Microsoft Hosts Government CIOs, Cal/EPA Pushes Green Development: May 1, 2009 - CEO Steve Ballmer says Microsoft can help with stimulus, Cal/EPA headquarters is greenest high-rise in the West.