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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

LEED 100:  Introduction to the Green & Intelligent  Building Movement

Tuesday,
February 23, 2010
Registration 7:30 AM
Program 8:00 AM-12:30 PM
Members:  $60
Nonmembers:  $75
Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center
2020 Clean Water Dr.
Buford, GA  30519
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Creating the Sustainable Workplace
Thursday,
February 25, 2010
Registration 7:30AM
Program 8:00-9:30AM
Members: $25
Nonmembers:  $35
191 Peachtree St. NE–41st Floor
Atlanta, GA  30303
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The Council has unveiled its newest and most ambitious educational endeavor yet, the Quality Growth Institute.   Training partners HOK and EMH&T will provide education in the areas of sustainability; other partnerships are being formed for additional courses for best practices in development.

For more information please contact Jennifer …

Appraisal values may be what is limiting the number of green homes being built, according to the National Home Builders Association. While we know the value that comes with energy-efficiency, lenders and appraisers are not fully recognizing the value of green innovation.
However, don’t let that deter you from building green or remodeling with eco-friendly products. Eventually the appraisal process will come around, and, when it comes time to sell, buyers will love the green features of your home.
Manufacturers of sustainable products for today’s new homes are Kohler, Marvin Windows and Whirlpool and …

When it comes to “being green” in wine, it is an area of discussion fraught with confusion. Let us help you clear things up! What does it mean when a wine is ORGANIC? How is it different from a “normal” wine? Do organic wines taste better? See for yourself.
How are sulfites used in wine, and what is their impact on us? How are wineries using sustainable agriculture as a sustainable business practice? How is the “waste” from winemaking being re-used in remarkable ways? How do you know if a wine …

Innovative energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Georgia are receiving $10 million in competitive grant funds through the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Competitive Grant Program administered by the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA).  The program, which was launched in July 2009, is funding 16 projects as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
“Energy efficiency and renewable energy are both key components of Georgia’s State Energy Strategy,” said GEFA Executive Director Phil Foil.  “The projects we’re funding today will help encourage energy savings and the adoption …

Energy efficiency is typically one of the first places business look for savings.  Reducing your energy consumption saves money and reduces your carbon footprint, but what is the cost and how do you pay for it?  is it worth the investment?
Learn about opportunities to green your business operations, grow business and profit. We will discuss topics such as energy conservation, tax incentives & alternative financing options for greening your business and tips on communicating your sustainability goals internally and externally.
Teresa Newman – Energy and Environmental Solutions – Siemens Industry
Wayne Robertson, …

Feb 16 & 17
BOMA-Atlanta GREEN Real Estate Summit
BOMA-Atlanta presents the inaugural GREEN Real Estate Summit (GRES), held Feb. 16 and 17, 2010 at the Emory Conference Center Hotel in Atlanta. As the first meeting of its kind in the state of Georgia, the Summit brings together commercial real estate owners, property managers, facility managers, building engineers and companies providing green products and services to learn about the benefits of utilizing sustainable practices. Specifically, the event will focus on sustainable operations and maintenance of existing buildings. Read More

Georgia Organics is …

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: 2/3/2009
TIME: 11:45 AM
5 Seasons Westside

1000 Marietta Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
For Directions CLICK HERE
Presenter:
Rochelle Routman, Sustainability Program Manager and Environmental Specialist at Georgia Power
Register now and save time:  www.greencs.org/events/greenwednesdays

Windsong Properties, Atlanta’s leading Active Adult courtyard homebuilder, was recently nominated for EarthCraft Builder of the Year for its Somerset community in Woodstock. The winner will be announced at the annual EarthCraft Builder’s Awards Breakfast to be held Jan. 29 at Philips Arena’s Horizon Club.
For the past five years, EarthCraft has recognized the top green builders throughout the metro-Atlanta area. Windsong Properties is one of four builders nominated for the prestigious award.
“It is an honor to be nominated for this coveted award,” said Windsong Properties Managing Partner, Steve Romeyn. “This …

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Go Green!
Enjoy eco-friendly networking with Atlanta Business Chronicle at the Environmental Awards breakfast on Friday, March 26th from 7:30- 9:30 a.m. And, what better place to honor the people and companies who are conserving our natural resources than the Georgia Aquarium?  We’ll honor those who are curbing pollution, developing new products, supporting environmental initiatives and spreading the green word through marketing and education.  Winners and finalists will be honored at the breakfast and featured in the March 26th issue of the Chronicle in a special section dedicated to the …

Another Greenbuild conference has come and gone, with its frenetic activity, informative educational sessions, many meetings, and all-important networking.

This addition to the Eseeola Lodge in Linville, North Carolina, completed in 2005, is sheathed with Bark House shingles made from tulip tree bark.

This year I focused much of my time and attention on the Product Expo—and it took a lot of both! At the U.S. Green Building Council’s first Greenbuild conference in Austin, Texas, eight years ago, there were just 250 exhibitors; in Phoenix there were 1,100 spread over 11.5 acres …

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: 1/6/2009
TIME: 11:45 AM
Urban Flats (in the Lindbergh City Center)
2450 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
FOR MAP CLICK HERE
Presenter:
Dr. Marlin Gottschalk, Ph.D., Director of Sustainability Division at Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Register now and save …