LEED Commercial Certifications: 12,000 Served @USGBC

LEED Commercial Certifications: 12,000 Served @USGBC

earthtechling “Twelve years after the first 12 projects earned LEED certification, the green building community has reached a significant milestone,” said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO & founding chair, USGBC, in a statement. “The momentum for green buildings is...

Denmark’s 50% wind commitment and a path to fully renewable power

Denmark’s Horns Rev offshore wind farm as it stands todayDenmark has committed to generating 50 percent of its electricity from wind sources by the year 2020, by which time the country hopes to have reduced CO2 emissions by 34 percent compared to 1990 levels....

Managing an OSHA Inspection: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Certain questions are asked frequently by clients when the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) shows up unexpectedly at their doorsteps. These questions and many more are addressed in Epstein Becker Green’s OSHA Inspection Checklist desk...

Reports: Environment Agency gives go-ahead for fracking

BusinessGreen: A controversial method for extracting shale gas should resume now the potential dangers are better known, the Environment Agency has said. Exploratory drilling in Lancashire was temporarily halted after the process, known as fracking, was linked to...

Feds, 5 states to push for Great Lakes wind farms

Associated Press: The Obama administration and five states announced an agreement Friday to speed up consideration of plans for offshore wind farms in the Great Lakes, which have been delayed by cost concerns and public opposition. Under the deal, state and federal...

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