Archive for May, 2008

Solar power systems in California

Sir Norman Foster at TEDNorman Foster Norman Foster has been getting ever larger commissions and pushing the envelope of sustainability for decades. Here is a great TED talk, (actually a DLD Conference, Munich talk, via TED). If you have never listened to Foster speak, or are unfamiliar with his work this is a must view.Check […]

Unstoppable Global Warming Every 1500 years

Solar powered wi-fiThrough solar powered wi-fi, Green Wi-Fi is trying to bring Internet access to schools in developing countries.

Unstoppable Global Warming Every 1500 yearsWe reviewed the book, Unstoppable Global Warming Every 1500 Years, and we have the facts you need before reading this book.

2007 Nissan Altima hybridThe 2007 Nissan Altima hybrid is ready to be […]

Electricity providers in Texas

Electricity providers in TexasElectricity providers in Texas are raising rates and customer concerns.

Hybrid cars break evenThe auto web site, Edmunds.com, is now saying that some hybrid cars are worth their premium price tag due to higher gas costs and tax credits from the government.

Denvers Climate Plan In-Depth: Voluntary Travel OffsetsHere on the Greenprint blog, we’re […]

Art Directors Club Recognizes Greenprint Denver

Energy research budget shrinks in U.S.Energy research is declining in the U.S. and has been for years.

Art Directors Club Recognizes Greenprint DenverOn September 14, the Greenprint Denver Web site received a 2007 Interactive Merit Award from the Art Director’s Club of Denver, a local nonprofit focused on strengthening the creative community through education, workshops, events, […]

Make Your IRS Rebate Matter!

Hybrid cars and diesel cars competeWith high prices and rising energy costs, more Americans are buying alternative fuel autos, including diesel, hybrids, and ethanol fuel vehicles.

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Fuel efficient vehicleFuel efficient vehicle […]

The Bike Depot Opens April 19

Mile High Million Surpasses 65,000 TreesSince last July, Denver’s tree canopy has increased by 65,356 trees. During his second Inaugural Address on June 16, Mayor John Hickenlooper called it “one of the largest, if not the largest, single-year expansions of an urban forest in the history of this country.EUR

Water Guzzlers Removed from City Hall

EnergyRefuge.com moves its officesEnergyRefuge.com - Alternative energy company moves its headquarters.

Texas ElectricityTexas electricity rates are competitive, but do you know which provider is the best value overall and why?

Solar power plantPortugal to receive a $75M solar plant courtesy of GE.

Russian solar and stellar powered batteryRussian scientists have invented a battery that can capture energy not […]

Solar power trash cans

Hope for Golden-Cheeked WarblerTen years ago, ranchers in central Texas chopped down juniper trees to avoid attracting endangered species and the regulators who followed them.Today, the ranchers line up to see Environmental Defense Fund biologist Linda Laack. She’s helped more than a dozen landowners restore 1,200 acres of habitat for the golden-cheeked warbler — with […]

Sun screens reduce summer heat

Make Your IRS Rebate Matter!When planning the use of your 2008 economic stimulus rebate check, why not set aside a portion to promote the environmental sustainability of our community? Check out www.double-duty.org for a list of local nonprofit organizations with green projects that you can support, including Groundwork Denver’s efforts to increase the energy efficiency […]

Wind energy within our reach

Energy research budget shrinks in U.S.Energy research is declining in the U.S. and has been for years.

Ethanol FuelEthanol fuel is a sustainable energy resource that is intended to provide a more environmentally and economically friendly alternative to fossil fuels such as diesel and gasoline.

Energy Savers: Driving and car energy savingsSave money on gas with these […]