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Posts in this category are about Sustainable Business, which can simultaneously enhance Natural Capital, Social Capital, and Economic Capital. Green businesses improve their ability to use resources efficiently, close their materials cycles, employ renewable energy, and practice green procurement. They build value over the long-term, emphasizing broader community benefit.

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NV Energy Seeks Offers for Renewable Energy Credits

Source: NewsBlaze Environment - Posted: July 29, 2010 17:24
NV Energy has issued a Request for Offers for renewable energy portfolio credits from qualified renewable energy generators. This solicitation requests proposals for the sale of renewable energy credits and all other renewable energy benefits, but ...
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Innovative Ideas for Urban Agriculture

Source: Planetizen Network - Posted: July 29, 2010 16:00

Non-profit TerraformOne held a design contest for ideas for creating productive green spaces in cities. Winners include plans to put seniors to work as farmers and a global system of levees.

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NY's Solar Thermal Plan Will Save State $175 Million Annually

Source: Inhabitat Feed - Posted: July 29, 2010 11:08
Sixty percent of the energy used in buildings in New York State goes to heat and hot water. This power heavy fact has been the the driving force behind a newly devised solar thermal energy plan that could eventually save New York State residents $175 million a year. Given that the last nation-wide energy bill [...]
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