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2010 Alternative Energy Industry Spotlight
A clean energy future isn’t an option any longer because of global warming; the evidence is obvious. With buildings, not cars, being the number one contributor of green house gases, that means a conscious effort will have to be made to designing and building energy efficient buildings, net zero buildings, and ultimately buildings that provide energy back to the grid. The key to making that happen lies in alternative energy, and as prices fall and the technology improves, it will be a vital component to reaching energy producing buildings. Software used in building design makes green building with alternative energy easier and can even calculate how long it will take for you to see a return on investment. This, coupled with tax incentives at the state and federal level, make it so that our future inevitably will include alternative energy in buildings, hopefully bringing us closer to the goal of being a more sustainable mankind.

Learn about the types of alternative energy used in buildings, what software is used, examples of tax incentives, and examples of buildings setting the bar for alternative energy incorporated into buildings.

Click here to access the Vendors Directory featuring leading companies in the alternative energy industry.
March 2010
Features
Alternative Energy’s Part in a Clean Energy Future
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor
Learn about how the building industry and alternative energy play a large role in a clean energy future.
Mission Plaza in San Francisco - 30 kW Solar PV & 2,800 Sq. Ft. Solar Thermal
A Case Study by Sustainable Energy Partners
SEP was hired to manage the process of adding solar Photovoltaics (PV) and solar thermal to Mission Plaza building.
Cornerstones in Alternative Energy and Green Building in 2009
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor
Read what NREL did in 2009 to help advance alternative energy and energy efficiency.
Sustainable Design Showcased at the Great River Energy Headquarters
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor
Learn about the sustainable design techniques implemented in the Platinum LEED Certified and COTE award winning headquarters of Great River Energy.
The World’s Greenest Building at Independence Station Takes Sustainable Design to a Whole New Level
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor
The world’s greenest building boasts energy saving features like thermal storage, solar power, displacement ventilation, and… that’s just the beginning.
Could Global Warming be Solved with Something as Simple as Painting a Roof?
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor
Secretary Chu jump started thoughts on the benefits of cool roofs, and there’s no doubting that cool roofs can help wane the effects of global warming.
Bringing Sustainable Infrastructure to Main Street
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor
At this year’s opening plenary session, Al Gore gave an inspiration speech on leading the charge to bringing green building to Main Street.
 
News
New Report Outlines Bold New Vision for Solar in America and New Mexico
Press Release Issued by Environment New Mexico
A new Environment New Mexico report outlines a vision for using the sun to meet 10 percent of the United States’ total energy needs by 2030.
New Hydrokinetic Alternative Energy Programs
Press Release Issued By Sigma Design Company
Sigma Design announced engineering consultation services that help companies develop renewable energy solutions.
Department of Energy to Invest $366M in Energy Innovation Hubs
Press Release Issued by DOE
US DOE plans to invest money to establish and operate three new hubs focused on accelerating research and development in three key energy areas.