EngEx 2010, the first comprehensive engineering conference dedicated to environmental and economic sustainability, has announced a strategic initiative with the WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego to create new export opportunities for attendees. “The benefit for our members is that they can identify opportunities in developing countries and markets, and learn how to access government resources to find international buyers,” said Bella Heule…

A new research survey shows that U.S. office buildings are lagging far behind in the move toward energy efficiency, with elevators being the primary deterrent. According to the report, surveyed workers spent a collective 33 years stuck in elevators during the past year and another 92 years waiting for them. “Many office buildings…

An avant-garde technology is being implemented into wind turbines and solar panels which may potentially offer secure energy storage even when wind and sunlight is not readily available. By allowing electricity to be stored while environmental elements are out of reach, giant-sized batteries made with gravel are anticipated to improve renewable energy generation and will dampen constant criticism of opponents who claim that the renewable energy technology is not…

President Obama dropped by Savannah Technical College in Georgia yesterday, one of the many stops on his White House to Main Street tour, stressing America’s need for clean energy to promote job growth and stimulate the economy. After formally addressing the crowd…

Yesterday, Climate Counts – a non-profit group bringing consumers and companies together to fight global climate change – announced the launch of its Industry Innovators (i2) project, with six notable companies joining the ranks. The six charter companies – Amtrak, Ben…