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Reps. Matsui, Ehlers Introduce Legislation to Protect American Families from the High Use of Formaldehyde in Household Furniture
March 12, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) announced the introduction of H.R. 4805, the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Act, in partnership with Congressman Vernon Ehlers (R-MI). The bipartisan bill will adopt national standards under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for formaldehyde in composite wood products. The legislation would also protect the health of American families from the high use of this toxin in common, household items, including hundreds of everyday applications, ranging from paneling and flooring, to cabinets, doors, shelving, molding, and countertops.
Governor Schwarzenegger Announces First-in-the-Nation Statewide Green Building Standards Code
January 13, 2010 Posted by Governor Schwarzenegger
January 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Continuing California’s efforts to fight climate change and protect the environment, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the California Building Standards Commission unanimously adopted the first-in-the-nation mandatory Green Building Standards Code (CALGREEN) requiring all new buildings in the state to be more energy efficient and environmentally responsible. Taking effect on January 1, 2011, these comprehensive regulations will achieve major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and water use to create a greener California
Senators Feinstein and Merkley Introduce Measure to Spur Renewable Energy Development
December 18, 2009 Posted by California RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - December 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today introduced a measure to spur the development of renewable energy employment and construction, such as wind and solar farms and solar panel factories. The bill would primarily extend and expand a popular Treasury Department grant program that was established in Section 1603 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in order to help diminish the impact of the economic crisis on the renewable energy sector
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement Following Green Cities California Unveiling of Best Practices Web Site
October 26, 2009 Posted by Governor Schwarzenegger
October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after Green Cities California, the collaborative of 10 cities and counties acknowledged as sustainability leaders, launched a Web site today that will serve as a resource for other communities striving to go green
EPA Honors Green Building Challenge Winners
October 13, 2009 Posted by EPA
San Francisco, CA - October 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently honored innovative green building design ideas that reduce the environmental and energy impacts of buildings. These concepts aim to help architects and builders reduce more than 88 million tons of building-related construction and demolition debris sent to U.S. landfills each year and the climate impacts of buildings and building materials
Mayor Newsom Announces SFPUC ‘Watershed Stewardship’ Grants to Fund SF Neighborhood Greening Projects
August 26, 2009 Posted by California RealEstateRama
August 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Gavin Newsom today announced the immediate availability of $100,000 in Watershed Stewardship Grants from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) for neighborhood-based stormwater management projects. Eligible community projects will capture and reuse rainwater on-site with linked rain barrels or cisterns, build public green spaces, or replace paved areas with permeable ones, allowing rainwater to recharge the City’s groundwater aquifers.
Bono Mack Praises Solar Energy Projects in District
August 19, 2009 Posted by California RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - August 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Emphasizing the vast potential of solar energy in California’s 45th District, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today praised an agreement between First Solar and Southern California Edison that will bring new solar energy projects to the region. The two large-scale installations, among the biggest of their kind, will be built in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and will produce enough energy to power approximately 170,000 homes
Recovery Funded Ultra-Low Interest Loans Available to Spur Economic Growth and Energy Efficiency Projects in California
August 14, 2009 Posted by California RealEstateRama
August 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The California Recovery Task Force today announced that one percent interest loans funded through $25 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds are available for eligible public energy efficient and renewable energy projects in California. Available through the California Energy Commission, the loans will help local jurisdictions stimulate their economies and job growth while investing in energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions - all in a cost effective manner. Cities, counties, special districts, public schools, colleges and universities, public care institutions, and public hospitals are eligible to apply.
U.S. EPA Names Top California Organizations Running on Their Own Green Power/ Green power partners generate electricity on-site from renewable resources such as solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, biogas, and low-impact hydropower
July 27, 2009 Posted by EPA
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - July 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership recognized 20 partners from across the nation for generating the most green electricity on site. Eight of the organizations are located in California, listed below
Mayor Newsom Announces First Solar Installations at S.F. Public Housing Sites; Creates Green-Collar Jobs
July 7, 2009 Posted by California RealEstateRama
Newsom also announces 450% increase in San Francisco solar applications since inception of solar rebate program. July 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Gavin Newsom today announced plans to install over 365 kw of solar panels on the San Francisco Housing Authority properties of Hayes Valley North and South and Plaza East through San Francisco’s GoSolarSF Initiative. The solar panels will provide hundreds of thousands of kilowatts of clean, renewable electricity to public housing residents. The project is expected to create 25 jobs and be completed by the end of the year
Hines’ 75 Hawthorne Awarded Gold Certification Under LEED For Existing Buildings Program
May 29, 2009 Posted by Hines
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The San Francisco office of Hines, the international real estate firm, announced today that 75 Hawthorne at Hawthorne Plaza is the first multi-tenant office building in San Francisco to receive Gold certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® for Existing Buildings rating system. 75 Hawthorne is a 20-story Class A office building that is owned and managed by Hines.
California Approves a Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
December 22, 2008 Posted by California RealEstateRama
December 22, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved a plan on December 11 to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. The climate change “scoping plan” is a central requirement of AB32, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, which was signed into law in September of that year.
