YARDS has done it again!* Last week, YARDS Brewing Company was the proud recipient of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce’s Green Business of the Year award:

In recognition of Yards Brewing Company's continued dedication to the    environmental stewardship of the Greater Philadelphia region and leadership in promoting a sustainable urban business model.

In appreciation of Yards' customers and supporters, who support the...

Environmental Advocates of New York is celebrating forty years of environmental protection work in New York State.  This non-profit organization is headquartered in the state capital of Albany, where they monitor the state government’s movement on issues of environmental importance.  Environmental Advocates of New York evaluates proposed legislation and champions beneficial policies.  It makes this information available to the...

The printing industry is making great strides to lessen its impact on the environment.  I was encouraged by the progress demonstrated at the Print 09 Show recently held at McCormick Place in Chicago where, for the first time ever, the five-day show had an area dedicated to educating the print industry on how they can make their businesses more sustainable. 

The Greenspace included exhibitors of products meant to help lower the...

Recently, the Community Energy Team gathered with Citizen’s for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) in Philadelphia to celebrate commitments to wind energy.  Each customer listed below received a Green Power Award from PennFuture for their important leadership and purchase of wind-generated Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs):

• Yards Brewing Company of Philadelphia, for becoming the first 100 percent wind powered brewery in...

The Longue Vue Club has purchased wind energy to cover all of the electricity used to power their fleet of golf carts.  In addition to golf, the Longue Vue Club offers sporting clays, tennis, swimming, and paddle tennis.  The Clubhouse is a National Historic Landmark and the grounds are known for their spectacular gardens. 

Located in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, Longue Vue Club has differentiated itself as being a family...