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Wind Power Blowing Into Middle East, North Africa

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A new report reveals that the Middle East and North Africa region has increased commitment to renewable energy, much of it in wind power. Read more →

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Facebook Does Hydro: Sweden Data Center Opens

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Taking advantage of existing hydropower, Facebook opens a data center in Luleå, Sweden, that the company says run 100 percent on renewable energy. Read more →

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100% Recycled Plastic Bridge Holds Strong In Ohio

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Made from milk jugs and car bumpers, the bridge is now America's longest recycled plastic bridge on a public roadway. Read more →

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Tips For Energy Efficient Computer Use

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If you wonder when you should turn off your personal computer for energy savings, here are some general guidelines to help you make that decision. Read more →

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Wood As Fuel, A Euro Favorite, Called Into Doubt

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Europe has been leaning more and more on wood as a renewable energy resource, but new research raises the issue of deep-soil carbon release in logging. Read more →

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Washington State Facility Earns First-Ever LEED-HC Designation

The new GroupHealth facility in Puyallup, Wash., is the first in the nation to receive the LEED-HC designation. Image via CollinsWoerman.

The new GroupHealth Medical Center, near Seattle, is the first-ever building to earn a LEED-Healthcare certification, adjusting for the demands of a sterile hospital environment. Read more →

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Wind Turbines In Town Get Nighttime Shutdown

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After a state report shows some instances of excessive noise, Fairhaven, Mass., votes to shut down two 1.5 megawatt wind turbines between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Read more →

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New Solar Energy May Require Newer Power Grid

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Harnessing sun’s energy presents challenges to existing power networks, according to a new review of existing research. Read more →

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Comcast Adds EcoSaver To Xfinity Home Services

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Comcast's new cloud-based solution claims to help customers reduce energy use and save money on their utility bills within the first 60 days of service. Read more →

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US Solar PV Sizzles In First Quarter Of Year

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2013 starts out hot for the U.S. solar industry, with 723 MW of new capacity installed, up 33 percent year-over-year, according to a new industry report. Read more →

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