Startup Proterra Unveils Plug-In Fuel Cell Hybrid Transit Bus

GOLDEN, CO - What’s described as the world’s first plug-in fuel cell hybrid transit bus will be introduced to the international hydrogen community in March at the annual National Hydrogen Association conference in Columbia, SC.

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America's search for cleaner electricity has developers studying dozens of government flood-control dams from North Carolina to Oregon to see if it makes financial sense to retrofit them with hydroelectric turbines. You can catch up on the rest of the story on MSN.com

Living With Ed You may know Ed Begley Jr. as the celebrated actor but do you know about his great, green roots? Since the 1970's Begley has made a commitment to eco-friendly living -- serving on the boards of environmental groups, arriving to red carpet events on his bicycle, creating a line of green home cleaning products and so much more. Tune into Living with Ed to watch Begley in eco-action -- and the (often humorous) challenges he and his wife Rachelle face living off of the grid in L.A. A back-to-back marathon of Living with Ed airs this Wednesday, December 31 starting at 6/5c.

DOE announced on December 18 that it will award sixteen new Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) that could result in up to $80 billion in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation projects at federally-owned buildings and facilities. The new contracts provide for a maximum individual contract value of $5 billion over the life of the contract, eliminate technology-specific restrictions, and allow federal agencies to use these contracts in national and international federal buildings. Sixteen energy service companies were awarded contracts: Ameresco, Inc.; Chevron Energy Solutions; Clark Realty Builders; Consolidated Edison Solutions, Inc.; Constellation Energy Projects and Services Group, Inc.; FPL Energy Service, Inc.; Honeywell International, Inc.; Johnson Controls Government Systems, LLC; Lockheed Martin Services, Inc.; McKinstry Essention, Inc.; NORESCO, LLC; Pepco Energy Services; Siemens Government Services, Inc.; TAC Energy Solutions; The Benham Companies, LLC; and Trane U.S., Inc. See the DOE press release and read more information about the new contracts on the Federal Energy Management Program Web site.

Alright in 2008 we all switched to CFL'S and reduced the use of plastic bags when we checkout from a store, but what can we do for 2009? Here is 6 ways you can start check out Greenzer.com for all your green needs.

Help Repower America

Join the campaign to repower America with 100% clean electricity within 10 years

Kill junk mail, save trees

ProQuo and GreenDimes are a couple sites that you can submit requests to be removed from tons of direct marketing lists and still keep the ones you're actually interested in.

Swap more, shop less

Give your wallet a rest and look for second hand options before buying new.

Look for Labels

Look for products that makes green shopping easier.

Recycle electronic junk and get paid

If you have old cd players or cell phones laying about and think there is nothing you can do with them, here is where you can begin your search to recycle those old electronics.

Kick the bottle habit

Use reusable water bottles and cups.

Ever thought of having a green wedding? With the help from Angelicasgreenwedding.com now you can. Filled with great tips and ideas on how to get started.




Need to know where you can find sustainable food and organic meals, the Eat Well Guide could be your answer. All you need is your zip code and it will tell you where you can purchase organic food from your local farmers.

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