State Panel Confirms Energy Efficiency Achievable

11.17.2009 – Charlottesville- In a report to the General Assembly, the State Corporation Commission confirmed Monday that reducing Virginia’s electricity consumption through energy efficiency and other demand-side management techniques is realistic and achievable. In its report, the commission sticks with an existing legislative goal of cutting electricity consumption by 10% of statewide use in 2006 by the year 2022, relying solely on voluntary energy efficiency measures. As a cause for concern for pushing beyond the 10% target, the report cites recent rate hike increases for residential customers. Yet, none of those increases are associated with energy efficiency...

What Does the Future Hold for The Bow River?: 11.16.2009 - Millions of tourists and residents know the Bow River as it tumbles through Banff’s spectacular scenery or carves an elegant arc through the City of Calgary. Fewer people know the...; Read More

Appalachian Mountain Club Purchases 29,500 Acres of Forest Land, Protecting Vital Link in 100-Mile Wilderness Conservation Corridor: 11.11.2009 - KOKADJO, Maine—The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) announced its recent purchase of the 29,500-acre Roach Ponds tract in an historic transaction that marks the creation of a 63-mile-long corridor of conservation...; Read More

Dalai Lama Blesses the Humanitarian Efforts of Sibu Beauty: 11.10.2009 - Midvale, UT, – ‘Do the right thing’ is taught to every child in kindergarten, but is a value lacking in most businesses. When Sibu Beauty continued its legacy of...; Read More

RehydrateUS aims to reduce water consumption 1 billion gallons every day: 11.09.2009 - [Greenbuild, Phoenix, AZ] – A bold plan to reduce water consumption across the country by 1 billion gallons of water per day (365 billion gallons annually) was announced today at...; Read More

BENTLEYFORBES SECURES ENERGY STAR FOR BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA: 11.05.2009 - Atlanta, Ga. -- BentleyForbes, a national real estate investment company, today announced that it has received Energy Star certification for Bank of America Plaza by reducing energy consumption through improved...; Read More

Outdoor Alliance Invited to Participate in Ninth World Wilderness Congress: 11.05.2009 - Outdoor Alliance (OA), a coalition of six member-based national outdoor advocacy groups, will share its experience and expertise with wilderness experts from around the world at the Ninth World Wilderness...; Read More

Outdoor Alliance Launches Short Film on Climate Protection: 10.28.2009 - It’s really rather simple – human-powered outdoor pursuits need a healthy climate. If the climate is out of balance, then our favorite ways to enjoy the outdoors can go from...; Read More

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New Book THE SPIRIT OF SERVICE Answers President Obama's Call to Action: 10.14.2009 - Last fall, President-elect Barack Obama called upon Americans to stand up and serve—to find a way to help their community and make a contribution. One year later, HarperOne offers a...; Read More

Partners Gather Volunteers to Benefit Conservation and Community: 10.14.2009 - On October 23rd, The Nature Conservancy, Mariah Power, and the Audubon Society are teaming up to plant cottonwood trees at the Conservancy’s River Fork Ranch outside of Genoa. The volunteer...; Read More

State Panel Confirms Energy Efficiency Achievable

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