Three Unequal Choices For A Local (Renewable) Energy Future
April 22nd, 2013 | by John Farrell
Earth Day highlights the need for a sustainable energy future, and experience suggests that there are only three meaningful choices
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Decade-Long Study Confirms Significant Public Health Advantages Of Walkability
March 11th, 2013 | by James Ayre
A new decade-long study from the University of Melbourne has found that when the overall walkability of an area is
What A Mayor Can Do To Green A City (VIDEO)
March 2nd, 2013 | by Zachary Shahan
Here’s another great video from Future360 on “what a mayor can do to green a city.” Below the video, you can
How A City Can Get More Clean, Local Energy
February 21st, 2013 | by John Farrell
Like many cities attempting to solve climate change at a local level, Minneapolis is finding the prospect more challenging that
Masdar — Manufactured Silicon Valley Of Cleantech?
February 13th, 2013 | by Zachary Shahan
I recently had the chance to visit Masdar City as part of a VIP Media trip to Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
Why Boulder Has To Buy Out Its Electric Utility For A Clean Energy Future
January 29th, 2013 | by John Farrell
In late 2011, citizens of Boulder, CO, voted to boot their incumbent electric utility, Xcel Energy, and form a municipal
Car-Centric Big Cities More Violent Because Of Gasoline Lead
January 12th, 2013 | by Chelsea
Concrete jungles have been plagued with violent crime much more so than small towns, with few concrete answers as
Apartment Upgrades In Windom, Harmony, and Buffalo Offer Savings For Residents
November 21st, 2012 | by Dan Thiede, CERTs
From the 1960s to the 1980s many affordable housing projects were developed. As these units have begun to age,
Weatherization At Westbrook-Walnut Grove High School Conserves Heat In Winter
November 20th, 2012 | by Dan Thiede, CERTs
Minnesota is not known for mild winters, which makes keeping heat in buildings a top priority. Weatherization is the
Curiosity & Continuous Improvement Pay Off: Weatherization Fixes Cut Waste In Itasca County
November 20th, 2012 | by Dan Thiede, CERTs
Randy Washburn has a knack for how things operate. Although he has only been Supervisor of Itasca County’s Facilities
Bringing A Building Back To Life: Clear Waters Life Center In Gonvick, MN
November 20th, 2012 | by Dan Thiede, CERTs
In the small town of Gonvick, Minnesota, the Clear Waters Life Center has revitalized an old building and, with
Oak Park Heights Sees The Light: Leading The Way With LEDs & Solar PV
November 15th, 2012 | by Dan Thiede, CERTs
The riverside city of Oak Park Heights knows when to take advantage of a good opportunity. The city received
Local Government Lighting Retrofits: Inspiring Over 25,000 Efficient Bulb Upgrades In MN
November 15th, 2012 | by Dan Thiede, CERTs
What’s an efficiency project that most anyone can do? Lighting! Did you know that $1 invested in efficient lighting
Local Government Energy Action: Launching a Year-Long Series of Success Stories
November 15th, 2012 | by Dan Thiede, CERTs
Over the past three years, Minnesota’s local units of government — including municipalities, counties, and schools — have been
Western American Cities Dominate US Clean Technology Index
October 23rd, 2012 | by Silvio Marcacci
A new analysis finds America’s 50 largest metro areas dominating the national clean technology economy, with the top six ranked clean tech metro regions located on the West Coast.
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