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Three Simple Checkpoints on the Road to a Clean Energy Future GreenBiz.com
By Kelly Vaughn, March 09, 2010
In the midst of a gold rush of clean technologies, some observers believe we're still years from making a dent in the national carbon footprint. But these three shovel-ready technologies show a low-carbon future is already within sight. ...

Don't Sweat the Trickle of Stimulus Funds
By Lane Burt, March 04, 2010
Recovery Act funding hasn't been squandered, it just hasn't been spent yet. While it's understandable to be disappointed about how long it's taken to get things in gear, there's no reason to...
Three Tips on Good Green Reading
By Leanne Tobias, March 04, 2010
As a recently-minted author, I now understand you can never receive enough publicity for your new book. I've resolved to do my part to promote other new books on the sustainable real estate front...

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Crossing the Chasm to Green Buildings
By Rob Watson, March 02, 2010
From corporate real estate to organizational leadership to the potential for intelligent organization of larger-scale energy and water systems, recent articles illustrate the integration of green...
Is a Bloom Box a Good Investment for Your Company? GreenBiz.com
By Matthew Wheeland, March 01, 2010
The new Bloom Energy Server was touted far and wide last week as a game-changing fuel-cell device. We talked to some of the first owners of 'Bloom Boxes' to find out why they made the $700,000...
Finding Your Way Through the Tax Code Thicket to Gain Energy Project Credits
By Shari Shapiro, February 25, 2010
It should be easy to understand which tax codes apply to your firm's renewable energy projects and what the incentive will be. But as with all things related to the tax code, it is not. Here are...
Getting Your Books in Order with Energy and Carbon Accounting
By Rob Watson, February 24, 2010
As we move into the 21st century, we are increasingly realizing what a poor job ego-nomics does in reflecting our true wealth as a species. Enter accounting for environmental liabilities from...
The Smart, Connected Planet is at the Heart of IBM's Pulse 2010 GreenerComputing.com
By Matthew Wheeland, February 22, 2010
The kickoff to IBM's third-annual Pulse expo showcased how the company has its eyes on making the world's cities connected, automated and efficient, through hardware and software innovations and...
4 Tips on Buying CFLs for Your Business
By Richard McNitt, February 22, 2010
In this tight economy, businesses are increasingly looking for ways to cut operational expenses and provide service to their customers. One area that offers opportunities to save now is lighting...
What Does Climate Change Disclosure Mean for Green Building?
By Chris Cheatham, February 17, 2010
Did you know your company may have a duty to disclose how climate change may impact your business? That requirement could affect the green building industry as well. ...
The State of Green Business -- and Building Efficiency
By Rob Watson, February 17, 2010
Energy efficiency, particularly in buildings, went swimmingly in 2009, in part due to the stimulus package. The outlook for 2010 is likely to be even better since the bulk of the non-bailout...
DC Keeps PACE to Support Energy Efficiency
By Chris Cheatham, February 11, 2010
As the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) bond program is poised to begin San Francisco, green building attorney Chris Cheatham recaps efforts to establish the plan in Washington, D.C. ...
Ray of Hope
By Rob Watson, February 11, 2010
Some of you may have been floored by the news that Ray Anderson has been diagnosed with cancer. Ray has been a leader and a visionary in the green building movement for the last nearly 20 years....
The Rise of Building Efficiency and Retrofits: State of Green Business Forum - Chicago GreenBiz.com
By Leslie Guevarra, February 10, 2010
It's commonly believed that when it comes to energy efficiency and buildings there's some low-hanging fruit -- but going after the rest costs a lot of money. Actually, that's not true, says C....
Chicago's Green Economy Grows, But Struggles Remain: The State of Green Business Forum-Chicago GreenBiz.com
By Jonathan Bardelline, February 09, 2010
The Chicago area has seen growth in its green economy and exciting action around services for new and small businesses, but hurdles still remain as companies, non-profits and other groups look for...
Energy Efficiency Gains Horsepower: The State of Green Business 2010 GreenBiz.com
By Joel Makower, February 09, 2010
As managing greenhouse gas emissions approaches the importance of simply managing energy bills, a new generation of technology is making it easier for firms to pull the plug on wasted power. ...
Green Business Opportunity in China: State of Green Business Forum 2010 GreenBiz.com
By Leslie Guevarra, February 05, 2010
China can be a great place for international companies interested in green business. It's a matter of getting to know the right people, adapting to the culture and "getting over your fear of...
Geoengineering -- Our Responsibility to the World: State of Green Business Forum 2010 GreenBiz.com
By Jonathan Bardelline, February 04, 2010
Humans have been altering the planet for more than hundreds of years, so it's only our responsibility to actively use geoengineering to avoid catastrophe, said Jamais Cascio in his State of Green...
When GreenBiz Meets Cleantech: State of Green Business Forum 2010 GreenBiz.com
By Leslie Guevarra, February 04, 2010
What happens when green business meets cleantech? When those companies are like Best Buy, Autodesk and Serious Materials, you get firms that align their products and services with efforts to...
Will the Separation of Powers Kill Climate Change Action in the U.S.?
By Shari Shapiro, February 03, 2010
I promised a post on the State of the Union, and I’ve realized the issue to address is the degree to which the separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches of...
Energy Efficiency: Solutions That Go Beyond Weatherization
By Nathan Rothman, February 02, 2010
Recently I predicted that 2010 would be a year of action when it comes to making buildings in the U.S. more energy efficient. What will it take to turn that great idea into action? First we need...
How Davos Delivered on Its 'Rethink, Redesign, Rebuild' Theme GreenBiz.com
By Colin Dyer, February 01, 2010
Well, what about that lofty conference theme, “Rethink, Redesign, Rebuild”? The one-line answer: It stayed in Rethink, with brief examples of Redesign. But even that is worthwhile --...
Bright Ideas for Lighting, Cooling and Energy Savings
By Rob Watson, January 30, 2010
Even in the era of green lighting, a picture of Edison's screw-base A lamp is a near universally recognized symbol of someone having a bright idea -- although it is less than half as efficient as...

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The State of Green Business -- and Building Efficiency
By Rob Watson, February 17, 2010
Energy efficiency, particularly in buildings, went swimmingly in 2009, in part due to the stimulus package. The outlook for 2010 is likely to be even better since the bulk of the non-bailout...
The Rise of Building Efficiency and Retrofits: State of Green Business Forum - Chicago GreenBiz.com
Green Business Opportunity in China: State of Green Business Forum 2010 GreenBiz.com
When GreenBiz Meets Cleantech: State of Green Business Forum 2010 GreenBiz.com
Has the Economy Helped or Hurt the Growth of Green Business? GreenBiz.com

State of Green Business Forum 2010

The State of Green Business -- and Building Efficiency
By Rob Watson, February 17, 2010
Energy efficiency, particularly in buildings, went swimmingly in 2009, in part due to the stimulus package. The outlook for 2010 is likely to be even better since the bulk of the non-bailout...
The Rise of Building Efficiency and Retrofits: State of Green Business Forum - Chicago GreenBiz.com
Green Marketing in the Age of Transparency
Chicago's Green Economy Grows, But Struggles Remain: The State of Green Business Forum-Chicago GreenBiz.com
Exploring Opportunities for Doing Green Business in China

State of Green Business 2010

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Pouring Out a New Look for Milk
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Growing Money on Trees
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Murky Waters: Corporate Reporting on Water Risk GreenBiz.com
This report from Ceres looks at the risks companies across sectors face from water...
Hacking the Earth without Voiding its Warranty
Geoengineering may be the only solution to our myriad environmental crises, but that...
Green Marketing in the Age of Transparency
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Exploring Opportunities for Doing Green Business in China
The People's Republic of China is going green faster and more thoroughly than almost...

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In 2010, we're bringing our acclaimed State of Green Business Forum to San Francisco and Chicago, digging in to the research in the annual State of Green Business report to discover recent trends in green business and hear from industry experts about what the future will hold. Read all our coverage of the events here.

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Pouring Out a New Look for Milk
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March 16, 2010 - 10:00 - March 17, 2010 - 15:00
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