Category Archives: Green Building

Even In A Tough Market, GE’s Ecomagination Homebuilding Program Continues To Grow (GE)

Despite a difficult market for new homes, GE reports that its Ecomagination homebuilding program is going strong. The program helps designers and builders create homes that are energy efficient without being Spartan. Ecomagination homes use GE’s SmartCommand Enviro Monitor to help homeowners monitor energy and water consumption and set the thermostat for the home’s heating and cooling system.

According to Patrick McElhaney, manager of the Ecomagination homebuilding program, "Currently, builders and developers have committed to … Read the rest

Senate Extends Green Energy Tax Credits & Solar Is the Big Winner

News is out that the Senate has extended $18 billion in tax credits for renewable energy sources but it sill needs to be approved by the House which is expected.  The energy tax credits are part of a much larger bill, but here is the energy portion:

* Extends for one or two years and expands production tax credits for wind, refined coal, biomass and marine renewables. $5.8 billion.

* Extends through 2016 the investment … Read the rest

Green Hunter Energy Offers Dividend to Current Stockholders (GHE)

Green Hunter Energy is a Texas-based company that focuses on creating renewable energy from a variety of sources, including wind, solar power, biomass and geothermal.  Currently, they operate a cow-fired manure plant in Brawley, California, as well as a biodiesel refinery in Houston, Texas.

If you’re lucky enough to currently own stock in the company, Marketwatch that they are offering a dividend of one common purchase warrant for every 10 common shares you own.  According … Read the rest

Energy Focus (EFOI) Reorganizes

Today, Energy Focus (EFOI) announced a corporate reorganization to reposition the company as a “turnkey lighting energy solutions provider” and hopes to capitalize on the growing demand for lighting and energy services in the commercial buildings marketplace.

Said the CEO, .. “as a result, Energy Focus will be more nimble and responsive to the full range of market opportunities, more aggressive in sales and marketing, and more proactive in addressing varying customer needs. … Read the rest