The Business Environmental Program provides free and confidential environmental management assistance to business and government operations in Nevada. The Program specializes in cost effective strategies to reduce hazardous materials and waste generation, conserve water and energy, minimize air emissions, and maintain compliance with environmental requirements. The program provides training, on-site consultation, assistance over the phone and through its website and publications.
WASHINGTON – In 2009, EPA’s WaterSense program helped consumers save more than 36 billion gallons of water and $267 million on their water and sewer bills. That’s nearly four times as much water as consumers saved with WaterSense labeled toilets, faucets, and faucet accessories in 2008. “By raising awareness about the value of smart water...
Don’t let Chapter 40 destroy your business! Join us for discussion and find out what you can do to help! Key Nevada Legislators will be present! (event flyer) Keynote speakers: Bruce King, Pete King Nevada & Josh Griffin, Nevada Subcontractors Association Moderator: Jay Parmer is the lobbyist for the Builders Association of Northern Nevada Panelists:...
This workshop is intended for building owners, operators and suppliers who are familiar with the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Rating System, but are new to implementing it on projects or looking to brush up on implementation best practices. It is also useful for design professionals, investors and others seeking to enhance their...
Sixteen states are beginning a ban on dishwasher detergents with high levels of phosphates, according to a report in the Associated Press. Starting Thursday, stores will no longer be allowed to sell dishwasher detergent with more than 0.5 percent phosphorous. However, the law does not apply to commercial dishwashing products. States instituting the rule include...
Venture capitalists invested $100 million in 14 LED lighting companies in the first quarter of 2010, up from $14 million in the same quarter a year ago, according to Cleantech Group, reports Reuters. Leading the way is Silicon Valley, the U.S. technology capital. Alan Salzman, chief executive of Silicon Valley-based venture fund VantagePoint Venture Partners...
Google hopes to expand the capabilities of its PowerMeter technology to monitor water and natural gas use, in addition to its ability to monitor home electrical use, according to a report on CNET. PowerMeter allows homeowners to monitor their home’s energy consumption on their smartphone or computer using data collected from smart meter sensors. According...
About 84 percent of consumers think of “green” products as those that are made of recyclable or reusable material, or include such packaging, according to new research from Grail Research. About 78 percent associate “green” products as being energy efficient or using renewable energy, according to “The Green Revolution” report (PDF). Another top association for...
Bill Roth founder of Earth 2017 interviews Lee Ann Head, VP of Market Research with the Shelton Group on what consumers will buy and won’t buy in terms of green or sustainable products. Even the greenest of consumers are pretty conservative about what they’ll spend their money on, says sustainable-business marketing specialist Lee Ann Head....
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