Green Rankings winners do more than switch electricity

Green Rankings winners do more than switch electricity

For the last few years, Newsweek has been publishing its list of the most environmentally friendly organizations, those that go the extra mile to use green energy and switch operations to more eco-conservative measures, creating a competitive landscape for businesses. In order to rank up on the list, some businesses are making a final push to increase their standings.
Daily Finance wrote that Sprint is working on building more green initiatives and making these programs public, earning more attention for its clean programs. The company is making 100 percent recycled devices available for purchase, as well as pushing its customers to bring unused electronics back to stores for that purpose. The company has previously earned accolades from the EPA for this drive, as the company is making a dent in the over 2 million tons of electronics sent to landfills every year.
This shows how tough it is to move up in the Green Rankings list, as The Daily Beast wrote. Simply adding more green energy to power portfolios is not enough - businesses must challenge themselves to find ways of cutting costs, reducing waste and making cleaner operations. In this case, the winning company not only gains more public attention and prestige, but the environment wins as well.

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Dear Friends ad family

Dear, friends and family 

you are aware that for the past year  I've been marketing energy for a company called Viridian energy right here in the Northeast. We have quickly become the 5th largest retailer of energy in the country. You all have a right in a deregulated market to choose cleaner more affordable energy. Viridian is the RIGHT choice. I would really appreciate your help by you becoming my customer. In the next few years everyone will choose 3rd party energy! By choosing Viridian you get to help me, support the environment, help the local economy and save money! And it's FREE to do and you receive the same bill from your utility. Please go to my site http://www.vpurpose.com  and watch the 3 minute video. I would really be grateful.....call me if you need help signing up! You want to get set up to save before the winter months roll in David Fernandes 781-244-4778 

How Do Wind Turbines Work?

How Do Wind Turbines Work?
Wind is a form of solar energy and is a result of the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth's surface, and the rotation of the earth. Wind flow patterns and speeds vary greatly across the United States and are modified by bodies of water, vegetation, and differences in terrain. Humans use this wind flow, or motion energy, for many purposes: sailing, flying a kite, and even generating electricity.

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Students use solar power to continue gardening projects

Students use solar power to continue gardening projects

Fall time may be here, and while many gardeners are hanging up their their sheers and spades, middle school students at Ellis School are just now planting a crop of lettuce seeds that, thanks to solar energy, will be harvested in the dead of winter, the Union Leader reports.
According to the news source, the school's educational greenhouse program will soon use a solar hot water system to keep the plants warm throughout the frigid New Hampshire winter. The program, which began last year, has been helped by a host of volunteers and generous contributions, including a $5,00 grant from Lowe's "Toolbox for Education" fund program.
"There are so many different lessons this can give to the students," said Jen Rydeen, vice president of the school’s Parent-Teacher Association.
The school sought the help of the Seacoast Area Renewable Energy Initiative to install the solar system, and also recruited skilled and knowledgeable volunteers to help with the process, the media outlet stated.
New Hampshire and the Northeast as a whole are reporting more widespread use of solar technologies, which has been attributed to the many rebate and incentive programs that are available in several states, including Maine and Connecticut.

The changing face of solar energy

The changing face of solar energy

According to Grist, there are numerous energy options available to consumers. In deregulated areas, households can select from a number of available options within the realm of solar energy alone.
The most traditional choice is the purchase of personal solar panels. In the past, federal tax incentives have eased the financial burden of a solar panel purchase. Going forward, however, many consumers are looking for other alternatives.
Solar panel leasing programs have become popular in many states, including California, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Consumers lease solar panels for a nominal monthly fee which, in combination with their energy usage fees, still totals less than traditional utility bills, according to Grist.
Community solar projects have also gained popularity, and can function in varying ways. A small utility company may own a solar project, allowing sustainable energy to function very similarly to traditional utility services.
Power purchase agreements have also gained popularity. Grist reported that the military is in the process of signing up for a power purchase agreement, which would provide 120,000 military residences with solar panels.
Companies and stores are also turning to solar power as an energy alternative.
"Companies seem to be adopting solar energy because of the financial gain that these energy systems represent," reportedHydrogen Fuel News.

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Dear friends,                                               
Dear conscious minds!                                               

You are invited to the Cambridge Innovation Center to attend an event: "Educating on a greener solutions". The workshop presented by Viridian Company which offers high-quality and affordable renewable energy products that are better for the environment.

Many states have already adopted Renewable Portfolio Standards, which require electricity suppliers and utilities to source a minimum amount of their electricity from clean energy sources.

Viridian exceeds this requirement by at least 20% in each state in which they operate.

Viridian Sustainability Initiative is a pledge to empower customers and associates to take part in Viridinan's mission to improve the world and the communities in which we live. The Initiative provides resources and opportunities for service and involvement in many projects targeted to protect and preserve our world.

Many of our members already joined Viridian, and will be glad to greet you and share their experiences.

Two guests speakers are coming from NY and NJ:
Johnny LoPresto and Louis Di Donato. 


During this workshop you will learn about greener electricity and affordable prices, and how to start a business that creates long-term residual income, and of course, meet like-minded people, and make new friends!

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Green roof built for NY Post Office

Green roof built for NY Post Office

The U.S. Postal Service recently unveiled an 11,300-square-foot green roof installation in upstate New York, its second green roof to date, reported Environmental Leader.

The green roof construction consisted of verifying the soundness to support extra weight, fitting the roof with a new membrane, and installing layers of drainage sheet, mat, separation fabric, indigenous vegetation and a wind blanket.

The roof is expected to last roughly 50 years, and it will reduce the amount of contaminants in storm water runoff flowing into the municipal water system. The USPS said the roof should “help the post office reduce energy use and associated greenhouse gas emissions.”

While the USPS sustainability report released on June 25 does show that the organization's carbon emissions rose 0.7 percent from 2010 to 2011 despite a decline in revenue, USPS is making other strides toward sustainability, with a target goal of cutting energy use by 30 percent by 2015. The green roof installation is part of the USPS’s “greener facilities strategy,” which incorporates the use of environmentally friendly building components and renewable materials, the installation of energy efficient lighting and HVAC systems, and the use of low-water fixtures in facilities, with some photovoltaic systems incorporation. 

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Algae as new energy source

Algae as new energy source

As the world strives to tackle growing global energy demands, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers announced June 26 that algae are a valuable source of sustainable energy.
The release indicates that the U.S. Department of Energy predicts global energy usage to increase 53 percent by 2035, creating substantial demands to incorporate green energy sources and sustainable energy into world plans to reduce dependence on depleting fossil fuel resources.
IEEE said that algae is a good source of energy due to its extremely high growth rate, and it is a sustainable alternative option to produce aviation gases, jet fuel and crude oil. IEEE senior member and CEO of Algaeon Inc. William Kassebaum maintains that an acre of corn can generate 300 gallons of ethanol per year while an acre of algae is capable of producing from 6,000 to 10,000 gallons of light sweet crude oil per year.
IEEE additionally pursues other current renewable energy sources, including wind and solar. With the cost of energy from wind sources falling, it is fast becoming an “attractive non-carbon source of energy,” said Peter Tavner, a UK-based IEEE senior member and president of the European Academy of Wind Energy. IEEE is tackling the issues that are rising from the evolving grid system, green energy goals and energy demands.

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Experts believe green energy could surpass fossil fuels in next decades

Experts believe green energy could surpass fossil fuels in next decades

As most renewable energy options continue to be supported on the grassroots and national levels, more industry experts are expecting renewable electricity choice to outpace fossil fuel counterparts by 2030.
A recent report from the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration stated that solar and wind offerings could provide the 48 contiguous states with upward of 70 percent of their electricity needs within 20 years. Models for fossil fuels will continue to fall, with only 15 percent of needs met by their once-dominating presence in the energy field.
The projections came from the results of NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratory's Renewable Energy study. Because the study looked at the use of smart gridding, the ESRL estimates are based on states' ability to better utilize the excess power of some regions.
For example, according to the Vancouver Sun, while most of the Midwest needs electricity during the evening hours, this is typically when the energy captured by wind turbines is falling. With bigger grids, however, the more effective these technologies can be at allocating the energy for when and where it's most needed.

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