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Lollapalooza to Feature Energy Playground

August 3, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

If you are one of the quarter-million people expected to attend Lollapalooza this weekend, the three-day festival will feature more than just music acts. This year, fans will have a chance to engage with the Prius Playground, an energy-generating activity center on the concert grounds.
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Geothermal Energy: Operating 24 Hours a Day

November 10, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Drugstore giant Walgreens announced yesterday the opening of the nation’s first pharmacy chain location to make use of geothermal energy for facility heating and cooling. The store in suburban Oak Park is expected to reduce its energy usage by about 46 percent as a result of the geothermal system.
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ComEd Increases Financial Aid to High Performance Buildings

June 2, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Commonwealth Edison has announced that it will increase the maximum funding amount of financial incentives for new construction or major renovation projects in its service territory to $150,000—a $50,000 increase since the program’s inception in June of 2009.
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25 Case Studies: Evaluating Green Buildings After Construction

December 2, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

By Doug Widener

Building green is only the beginning. Without practiced operations and properly gauged utility use, a sustainably built structure is no different from its traditionally built neighbors. But with an understanding of operational issues, tenant behavior and maintenance practices, building owners and managers can implement ongoing changes that lead to improved building performance and sustainability over time. Read More…

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