Google can now buy and sell energy in bulk thanks to approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). However, Internet giant Google doesn’t have plans to sell energy to consumers or anyone else.  Google plans to use its FERC certification in order to manage its own energy supplies as efficiently as possible. I suppose it does take quite a bit of energy to run the world’s largest search engine!  If you think your power bill is high, imagine the energy required to run all of those servers.
In Atlanta, we …

People around the world from all walks of life will turn off their lights and join together in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common – our planet. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) launched an Earth Hour pledge program to generate awareness about climate change. The movement symbolizes that by all of us working together we can make a positive impact protecting our future and that of future generations. Help us light up Georgia. Georgia needs only 1% of Georgians (96,800) to sign the Earth …

Whether you have a dog or not, bring your tail to the Greendog VIPup Party on Wednesday, February 24 to celebrate Atlanta’s first and only GREEN dog daycare, boarding and grooming facility!  Enjoy light bites from Alon’s Bakery & Market, Jake’s Ice Cream for dessert, wine tastings, brews from Sweetwater Brewery, drool-worthy gift bags, and dancing to the tunes of DJ Doggie Style.  Oh, and you’ll get to walk the green carpet with the PUParazzi snapping your every move.
476 Whitehall Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Get Directions
P:(404) 577-DOGS (3647)
F: (404) 577-3658
E: info@greendog.com
Their mission …

The Bill Would:

Have Dire Economic and Environmental Consequences

Allowing the return of yard trimmings back to landfills would be devastating to small businesses engaged in composting/mulching and recycling programs. The landscaping industry has already suffered significant job losses as a result of the economy and the drought. More jobs would be lost and others would not be created if the state reverses its decision on the ban.
Compost infrastructure is beginning to grow in Georgia as the US EPA has placed food scrap recovery along with yard trimmings at front and center …

Green Wednesdays
Green Wednesdays is an informal gathering of like-minded professionals and individuals interested in connecting with others to share ideas on Green Business.  At each meeting we have a short presentation by one of our members and the rest of the time is devoted to networking.
DATE: 3/3/2009
TIME: 11:45 AM
5 Seasons Westside

1000 Marietta Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
For Directions CLICK HERE
Presenter:
Thatcher Young – Director of Sustainability, Ignition

Helping to build more sustainable brands: locally and globally

Register now:  www.greencs.org/events/greenwednesdays

PLEASE NOTE: Pre-registration for this event is requested.
The cost at the door will be …

What Does it MEAN to be GREEN in Wine? (4 seats open)
Thursday, February 18th, 2010
7:00pm @ AWS Wine Room in Roswell

The Atlanta Wine School has put a lot into this course. No other session exists which will help you understand Organics/Biodynamics/Sustainable agriculture versus Conventional. You’ll taste purely organic wines, some at least $50/bottle. You’ll understand the role of sulfites, who suffers from them, and how they are regulated. You’ll understand how grape-growing is LEADING the agriculture movement, and how winemaking is a leader in being GREEN in its business practices. …

Lovers of fresh produce, colorful flowers, and delicious baked goods can double their pleasure this year at the Suwanee Farmers Market. In addition to its traditional Saturday morning hours, the Suwanee market also will be open Tuesday evenings.
“Our farmers are excited to be able to offer fresh produce twice a week through the Suwanee market,” says Events Coordinator Amy Doherty. “Now, those residents who enjoy sleeping in on the weekend have a chance to enjoy fresh, in-season produce, too, on Tuesday evenings.”
The Suwanee Farmers Market will be open at Town …

28 ways to make a LEED platinum building – Construction Week Online
The ASHRAE headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia in the US has been awarded a LEED Platinum rating, the highest certification available. MEP Middle East takes a closer look at the project as a landmark case study in green building.
As an innovator in energy-efficient technology, ASHRAE felt its headquarters should serve as a showcase of sustainability. “The resulting design truly reflects that sentiment, as well as how ASHRAE standards and guidelines can be put into practice to result in a high-performance …

Earth Hour 2010
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On Earth Hour hundreds of millions of people, organizations, corporations and governments around the world will come together to make a bold statement about their concern for climate change by doing something quite simple—turning off their lights for one hour.
Last year, for Earth Hour 2009 nearly one billion people in 4,100 cities in 87 countries on seven continents turned out. In the U.S. alone, 80 million Americans and 318 cities officially voted for action with their light switch. These people and municipalities were joined by iconic …

By Paul Pugliese

March is usually the time of year that local garden centers begin major advertising campaigns to sell lawn fertilizers. But depending on the type of grass you have, it may be too early to start fertilizing your lawn. In general, the best time to fertilize a lawn is when it is actively growing.
Fescue should be fed in the fall
Fescue lawns and other cool-season grasses that don’t go dormant should be fertilized in the fall (October) and spring (March). Most other lawns, including bermudagrass, zoysia, …

Laura Seydel – Lisa Tush Event Co-Chairs and the Department of Pediatrics at Emory University invite you to an Enlightenment Lunch the second in a series of presentations on children’s health issues
Toxic Childhood: The Unique Effects of Chemicals on Our Children, Phil Landrigan, MD
Wednesday, February 24 – 12-2 p.m.  Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.
Marriott Marquis, Imperial Room, 265 Peachtree Center Avenue Northeast Atlanta, GA 30303
$50 per person
Learn what you can do to promote healthy families, homes …

How to Calculate Your Carbon Footprint

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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Registration: 9:30 a.m.
Meeting: 10:00-11:00a.m.
Where:
Emory Conference Center
1615 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30329
The Green Foodservice Alliance is a Division of the Georgia Restaurant Association and is committed to making a difference in the foodservice industry.
Mission:  To create and implement Sustainable Best Practices in the foodservice industry.
For GFA purposes, foodservice is defined as any operation or facility that prepares or preps food for the direct consumption by the end user. In addition to restaurants, hotels, resorts and catering operations, the definition includes prepared food areas in traditional grocery and institutional food …

Southface and The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (GAHBA) named WicksteadWorks its 2010 Renovator of the Year during an award ceremony held January 29 at Philips Arena’s Horizon Club. It is the second straight year the Atlanta-based remodeler has earned this honor.
The Renovator of the Year award recognizes an EarthCraft House renovator that has gone above and beyond established measures to decrease energy consumption in an existing home. A team of EarthCraft House judges selected the nominees and winners for the awards.
“We are extremely humbled to be recognized with this award …

Friday, Feb 19, 2010 until Saturday, Feb 20, 2010 7:30 AM to 10 PM

In many ways, Athens is the epicenter of Georgia’s agricultural wisdom, primarily because of the University of Georgia’s renowned agriculture school. “Reclaiming Agriculture” will engage the energy of the Athens good food community, especially focusing on the students, faculty and farms of UGA and the robust cultural scene of the city through farm tours, expert speakers, and in-depth workshops on sustainable food and farms.
Highlights include:

10 farm tours
70+ presenters on topics including composting, beekeeping, mushrooms, herbs, …