Making a commitment to finding sustainable solutions, when so many less expensive options are available, is difficult. We applaud our colleague Ujjval Vyas, PhD., J.D., of Alberti Group, Chicago, for raising the level of dialog about the importance of making sustainable choices that create value for people and sociciety as well as economic gain. [...]
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January 29, 2010 – 7:01 am
Green California Summit and Exposition
Why is now the right time to make plans to exhibit at the 2010 Green California Summit, March 15-17 at the Sacramento Convention Center?
California is the world’s eighth-largest economy, and a trend setter in the green sector, whether it’s a matter of purchasing, energy, green technology or policy. If you want a big footprint as [...]
December 3, 2009 – 6:22 am
Green Build Show 2009: Phoenix, AZ
The International Green Build Conference, November 10-14, 2009 drew 1200 exhibitors and 25000 attendees. The show has grown to be among among the biggest sustainable/renewable conferences, and was Graced by Al Gore, Sheryl Crow and other public figures.
Many Fortune 100 companies have taken permanent places. Whether exhibitors were truly sustainable, or just working hard to [...]
August 26, 2009 – 2:32 pm
Four Types of Solar Thermal Panel Construction
1) Concentrated Sunlight, copper tube, solar element
This type of solar panel typically consists of 3/4″ copper tubes (10 to 12) running vertically between a header and a footer pipe. The fittings connecting the tubes are braised in place in a vertical orientation, forming a 4′ x 8′ panel. Fluid flows into the header at the [...]