Modular Microhousing Shows Its Green Edge In San Francisco

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Two new modular-constructed apartment building are bringing new lessons in efficient, compact living. Read more →

Century-Old Flood Building Finds More Room For Efficiency

Recent energy retrofits to San Francisco's historic Flood Building could save tenants more than $1 million over the next 12 to 15 years. Image via Carbon Lighthouse.

San Francisco's historic Flood Building has completed a retrofit that will save its tenants more than $1.2 million and reduce CO2 output by 870 tons per year. Read more →

Win Or Lose, Super Bowl’s 49ers Will LEED NFL

A conceptual view of the new 49ers home on a game day in 2014, with green roof and solar panels visible atop the vertical wall at right. Image by Legends Sales & Marketing via Santa Clara Stadium Authority.

The San Francisco 49ers, playing in tomorrow’s Super Bowl XLVII, may become the NFL’s new symbol of sustainability as their new stadium vies for LEED certification. Read more →

25K LEDs Turn San Francisco Bay Bridge Into Massive Tech-Art Display

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The Bay Bridge will be decked out in light emitting diodes to celebrate 75 years of operation. Read more →

Top 10 Cleantech Cities In The United States

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The West Coast dominates Clean Edge's new "Metro Index," with San Jose grabbing the gold in the ranking of U.S. cleantech leadership. Read more →

Green Housing For The Homeless Saves San Francisco Cash

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When does green affordable housing actually save a city cash? When it gives residents a chance to break the cycle of poverty (and treat medical issues too). Read more →

In San Francisco, Tiny Parks Pack In Big Benefits

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San Francisco's tiny parks take up just a parking space or two apiece, but offer benefits to businesses and pedestrians alike via increased foot traffic. Read more →

Green Lodging in San Francisco’s Presidio Very Swank

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The Inn at the Presidio, the first new hotel to open in San Francisco since 2009, offers visitors green accommodations in the heart of the National Historic Landmark. Read more →

San Francisco Nabs ‘Cleantech Capital’ Title

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Cleantech Group names San Francisco the "Cleantech Capital of North America," beating out the likes of Boston, New York, Austin, LA and San Diego. Read more →

Cleantech Innovation Shines In Green Incubator

Greenstart Investor Day

The first round of companies to emerge from San Francisco's Greenstart Accelerator show off their results as they vie for funding from investors. Read more →