The National Association of
Home Builders has recognized the positive role food waste disposers play
as part of an environmentally responsible home waste management system.
The U.S. Green Building Council is wrapping up its pilot program for LEED for Neighborhood Development, the first national certification system for green neighborhood design and development, as well as seeking official status for the system as an American National Standards Institute standard.
Southern
California Edison and BrightSource Energy have agreed on a series of contracts
for 1,300 megawatts of clean solar thermal power ― enough to serve nearly
845,000 homes.