This special online report covers what local companies are on the cutting edge of green technologies, who's "going green" and how green building is being incorporated into our communities. Visit Going Green, Oct. 2009
KVA Stainless Inc. is a research and development company involved in developing and promoting a martensitic stainless steel alloy that rivals the strength of titanium but is lower in cost and lighter in weight, making it suitable for many industrial applications, from automotive to agriculture, as well as oil and gas pipelines, sports equipment, aviation, medical devices and train cars.
At a time when every business is looking at ways to trim the fat by examining internal practices with a microscope, Phillip Kopp's Energy Eye has developed a range of products that can aid this goal, by creating cost savings in a crucial area that drains resources -- energy usage.
The Navy on Saturday will commission the USS Makin Island (LHD 8), a new ambibious assult ship and one of the latest steps toward becoming more environmentally friendly.
San Diego Gas & Electric is vying for approximately $100 million in stimulus money to fund an innovative, environmentally friendly "smart grid" system for the region.
A local investment firm said it closed the largest carbon offset transaction in the United States earlier this week, further expanding on its commitment to what it believes will be a vibrant domestic and regional market.
Recycled flooring materials, solar panels and drought tolerant plants were among the green products displayed Thursday during the California Center for Sustainable Energy’s second annual Sustainability Fair.
What is the value of an acre of our chaparral or coastal wetland? The answer has been subject to a variety of interpretations and therefore, debatable in many people’s eyes. Thanks to a marriage between the disciplines of economics and ecology, a new concept has emerged that may settle the question of a habitat’s worth with remarkable precision. This concept, called “ecosystem services,” is gaining recognition as an important tool to quantify the value of natural habitats in a pure economic sense.
An integrated power grid allowing the United States and Mexico to manage energy needs collaboratively is the surest way to increase renewable energy use and ensure a reliable power supply for Southern California, panelists said Tuesday during an Urban Land Institute program.
California’s rebate program aimed at encouraging consumers to purchase alternative fuel vehicles, recently expired after having awarded nearly $2.6 million in incentives.
Helix Wind Corp. (OTC: HLXW) has added smart grid technology to its line of Small Wind Vertical Axis Turbines to manage performance and uptime of Helix Wind systems.
California is known for being a leader in environmentally friendly practices, and San Diego continues this lifestyle as the first residential LEED Platinum project has been completed in the county.
Fire victims shared lessons in rebuilding green with those gearing up to begin the process Saturday at EcoBuild, an event hosted by the California Center for Sustainable Energies.
Former Vice President Al Gore delivered impassioned pleas to the students, faculty and other guests at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UCSD Friday night to work together and help solve climate change.
