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From the New York Times
Towers in Manhattan Gather Heat for Power
Later this year, a double-rigged crane will hoist a giant power turbine part way up One Penn Plaza, a black monolithic skyscraper next to Madison Square Garden. When the natural gas-powered generator on the 12th floor starts, it will not only produce some 6.2 megawatts of electricity — enough to power up to half the 57-floor building on a busy day — but it will also siphon off excess steam and use it to help heat and cool the 37-year-old skyscraper.
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Green credentials help plumbers ride recession
A MECHANICAL and electrical plumbing business believes it can continue to grow its £4m turnover as it capitalises on its expertise in the renewable energy sector.
Newcastle-based Gilwood Mast expects to grow its sales to £4.5m this year as it rides out the downturn in the construction market.
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Green Articles from Contractormag.com

Humane Society facility embraces solar, green technologies

Sep 2, 2010 11:05 AM, BY CANDACE ROULO Of CONTRACTOR’s staff

MILPITAS, CALIF. — The Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) animal community center is now home to the largest solar installation here, which was completed this July, and a variety of other energy and water conserving technologies and products....

Vancouver approve greenest building policy in North America

Aug 16, 2010 10:34 AM

Vancouver City Council has approved a policy that requires all new building rezonings to be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold standard, the highest green building standard for rezonings in North America....

CNA expands offerings to green contractors

Aug 16, 2010 10:21 AM

CNA has announced a new Commercial Affiliation Marketing (CAM) program for renewable energy contractors. ...

PA Governor's Residence Earns 'Gold' for Going 'Green,' Achieves LEED Certification

Aug 16, 2010 10:01 AM

A project to make the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence more energy-efficient has earned the 42-year-old building Gold LEED-EB Certification...

THE ARISTA MOUTING SYSTEM

Aug 11, 2010 3:40 PM

THE HYDROVANTAGE FLUSH VALVE

Aug 11, 2010 11:52 AM

THE CONTEMPRA BATH FAUCET

Aug 10, 2010 11:05 AM

THE WATER-SAVING HYDRA FAUCET

Aug 10, 2010 10:58 AM

THE ENVI ECO-PERFORMANCE SHOWERHEAD

Aug 10, 2010 10:38 AM

THE PEX-TO-WIRE TOOL AND CLIP SYSTEM

Aug 6, 2010 4:57 PM

THE INVISI SERIES II TOILETS

Aug 6, 2010 4:37 PM

THE HYDRON WATER-TO-WATER GEOTHERMAL UNIT

Aug 6, 2010 4:30 PM

THE NR83-DVC TANKLESS WATER HEATER

Aug 6, 2010 4:25 PM

THIS HIGH-EFFICIENCY TOILET

Aug 6, 2010 4:21 PM

THE GUINEVERE HIGH-EFFICIENCY SHOWERHEAD

Aug 6, 2010 4:15 PM

THE CROMA E 100 GREEN VARIO JET SHOWERHEAD

Aug 6, 2010 4:12 PM

THE TRANQUILITY CASED AIR COIL

Aug 6, 2010 4:08 PM

THE SOLAR TWIN SYSTEM

Aug 6, 2010 4:06 PM

THE MODEL EC-3106-HG CHEKPOINT ELECTRONIC FAUCET

Aug 6, 2010 4:00 PM

Theater’s geothermal system cuts energy costs by 50%

Aug 6, 2010 2:47 PM, BY CANDACE ROULO Of CONTRACTOR’s staff

EPPING, N.H. — At Verdant Pastures’ Leddy Center for the Performing Arts theater here, a 20-ton geothermal system designed and installed by Intelligent Heat and Power, Stratham, N.H., creates a comfortable theater and office for patrons, actors and staff while decreasing the theater’s heating and cooling costs....