NEW YORK--The New York League of Conservation Voters joined the national League of Conservations Voters in its release last month of the 2009 National Environmental Scorecard, revealing scores for the New York delegation in the first session of the 111th Congress. For 30 years, the National Environmental Scorecard issued by LCV has been the nationally accepted yardstick used to rate members of Congress on environmental, public health and energy issues.[...] Read more!

NEWBURGH-–The Orange County Sustainability Summit, a half-day of exhibits, a panel discussion, a keynote address, lunch, and breakout sessions, will be held Tuesday, March 9 at Mount Saint Mary College.[...] Read more!

KINGSTON--The Upstate Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) will host a seminar on LEED for LEED APs on March 24 and on April 21 from 6 to 8 pm at the Skytop Steakhouse. Note the new dates for this event.[...] Read more!

CHARLOTTE, NC--The two office towers at Piedmont Town Center in SouthPark earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.[...] Read more!

DES PLAINES, IL--Gas Technology Institute (GTI) recently announced the opening of its Combined Heat and Power (CHP) & Renewable Energy Laboratory to provide greater capabilities for developing a wide variety of highly efficient, environmentally friendly renewable energy technologies such as solar thermal products.[...] Read more!

NEW YORK, NY--Girl Scouts from six U.S. councils are exploring the importance of energy efficiency and conservation and discovering ways to make an impact on the environment through a grant project funded by Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services.[...] Read more!