TIAA-CREF CEO on Building Energy Efficiency
TIAA-CREF CEO on Building Energy Efficiency
TIAA-CREF manages one of the nation’s largest real estate portfolios. CEO Roger Ferguson discusses energy efficiency measures from buildings as a “win-win” strategy that can reduce carbon emissions and energy use at a net cost-savings. [source: Environmental Leader]
Two Tools for Crafting Green Building Laws
Local government looking for guidance on green building measures have two new resources from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School. [source: GreenBiz]
Microsoft Hohm Connects to Home Power Monitor
Microsoft inks a deal with home energy monitor maker to let people get detailed information on home electricity use without the need for a smart meter. [source: cnet]
DOE Announces $30 Million for Energy Efficient Housing Partnerships
The US Department of Energy has announced up to $30 million in funding for 15 research partnerships that aim to deliver innovative energy efficiency strategies to the residential housing market.
The Real Reason Google is Buying Wind Power
Here’s the real reason Google entered into a contract earlier this month to buy clean power from a wind farm in Iowa: data centers. [source: Earth2Tech]
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