About Kristy Hessman:

Kristy Hessman is a writer and native Oregonian who currently resides in California. Before starting her own company, she worked as a reporter covering business and politics for daily newspapers and The Associated Press.

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Green Power Challenge Winner: Penn, Again

Green Power Challenge, University of Pennsylvania

For the fifth year in a row, the University of Pennsylvania takes top honors as the EPA’s ranking of colleges and their green-power purchases.

Women In Cleantech: DOE, MIT Have A Plan

The U.S. Department of Energy and the MIT Energy Initiative announce a three-pronged effort to get women working in and taking on leadership roles in cleantech.

Solar Panels Meet Natural Fibers For Outdoor Gear

image via CSU College of Applied Human Sciences

Thanks to a $15,000 grant from the EPA, a group of Colorado State University students are working on a line of outdoor gear complete with solar panels.

New Virginia Affordable Housing Community Goes Green

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A new apartment development in Arlington, Virginia, geared mostly towards local affordable housing options, offers a mix of green amenities for its residents.

Los Angeles Shines As Energy Star Building Leader

Los Angeles, Energy Star certified buildings, EPA

For the fourth year in a row, Los Angeles tops the EPA’s annual list of U.S. cities with the most Energy Star certified buildings.

MLB’s Cardinals Pitch A Solar-Powered Stadium

image via microgridenergy.com

The St. Louis Cardinals join the parade of Major League Baseball teams going solar, installing 106 panels at Busch Stadium.

eBay Adds More Renewable Energy To Power Data Center

image via eBay

Online auction company eBay has installed its largest solar array to date and now makes use of enough clean energy to offset 11 percent of its US data center power needs.

Wind Power Used As Learning Tool For Illinois Students

The CBO anticipates wind generated power will be a major contributor to clean energy standards

A handful of schools have been chosen to participate in the Illinois Wind for Schools Program, which is being used to educate students about the benefits of wind power.

Green Roof At Massachusetts College Also An Athletic Field

image via WPI

The University of Worcester Polytechnic Institue is planning for a rooftop athletic field, which will sit atop a one-story parking garage and is built using sustainable design.

LED Bulb Extraordinaire Set For Earth Day Debut

image via Philips

Philips is unveiling to retail stores what is being called the most energy-efficient and brightest LED substitute for the 60 watt incandescent bulb yet.