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USGBC Launches Green Homes Web Site



USGBC Launches Green Homes Web Site

Washington, D.C. (Vocus) November 13, 2007 -–

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), with generous support from Newland Communities, has launched a new Web site that will give homeowners, homebuyers, renters, landlords and others the tools they need to ensure their homes are as healthy and environmentally friendly as possible.

“As Americans learn more about the importance of their actions on the health of their families and future generations, living a greener life becomes more vital,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. “Where better to start than in the home?”

The Green Home Guide, http://www.greenhomeguide.org , details the ways green homes can benefit your health and your pocketbook, as well as reduce negative impacts on your community and the world. Green homes use, on average, 40 percent less energy and 50 percent less water than conventional homes, cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions, protecting our precious water resources and saving families money every month in utility bills. Green homes also make use of safe materials, such as paints and cleaning products that don’t emit harmful chemicals into the air our families breathe. They are built with a focus on carefully selected materials – materials that are recycled, locally produced and created from sustainably grown, renewable resources.

The Green Home Guide was developed by USGBC with the generous support and insight from Newland Communities, the nation’s largest planned community developer, with a focus on sustainable Healthy Living Systems, looking for ways to preserve the environment and restore the land to its natural state.

“Our alliance with USGBC is a perfect fit for us,” said LaDonna Monsees, President and Chief Executive Officer, Newland Communities. “We are attempting to incorporate sustainability into everything we do and educating consumers is a top priority. If consumers are educated and have access to all of the information they need, they will be able to make smart, healthy and sustainable decisions.”

The newly launched Web site illustrates how families have gone green with profiles of homes that have been certified under the USGBC’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED) for Homes rating system. It offers details on the LEED for Homes system, including help in finding LEED builders and providers nearby. It includes checklists not only for new homes but also for renovating an existing home and retrofitting the home you live in now. The Green Home Guide offers fun, interactive ways to learn about the impacts of our personal habits on the world around us and provides scores of tips on how we can reduce that impact.

Increasingly, green homes are becoming a key part of the U.S. homebuilding market. They are present in all 50 states. Of the 15 million homes that have been built in the last 10 years, USGBC estimates that only about 15,000 of those homes are certified through a green home program. There are currently 350 LEED-certified homes and more than 10,000 in the LEED process. With each passing year, more and more green homes are popping up throughout the country, including both newly built homes and renovated existing homes. In 2005, just 2 percent of the country’s new home construction market was green focused. By 2010, it is anticipated that number will climb to 10 percent, according to the 2006 McGraw-Hill Construction Residential Green Building SmartMarket Report. As green homes’ popularity soars, their resale value is certain to outpace that of comparable conventional homes. In fact, the Solaire, a green residential high-rise in New York City, commands rents 10 to 15 percent higher than market rates, and in Rocklin, Calif., the LEED-certified homes in the Carsten Crossings development outsold the competition 2-to-1. The Green Home Guide will serve as a valuable resource for consumers who are in the market for a new home or those looking to integrate green building into their existing homes.

About USGBC

The U.S. Green Building Council (http://www.usgbc.org) is the nation’s leading non profit composed of corporations, builders, universities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations working together to transform the way buildings are designed, built and operated. Green buildings are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. Since its founding in 1993, the Council has grown to more than 12,000 member companies and organizations, a broad portfolio of LEED® green building products and services, the industry’s popular Greenbuild International Conference and Expo (http://www.greenbuildexpo.org) and a network of over 70 local chapters, affiliates and organizing groups.

About LEED for Homes

The LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Homes green rating system provides green-building guidelines and offers third-party verification to ensure residents that their homes incorporate the best in science, design and technology to make their homes truly green. The LEED for Homes pilot rating system was launched by the U.S. Green Building Council in August 2005, and the full system will launch this fall. As of Oct. 16, 336 homes have achieved LEED certification.

About Newland Communities

Newland Communities is a privately owned company that creates residential and urban mixed-use communities from coast to coast. Newland believes it has a responsibility to create enduring, healthier communities so people may live life in ways that matter most to them. Newland currently has nearly 40 communities under way in 14 states. For more information, visit http://www.newlandcommunities.com

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New AutoUSA.com Consumer Site Goes Green

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) March 26, 2008

AutoUSA today announced itÂ’s popular consumer vehicle site, AutoUSA.com, is “going green.” Visitors to the site will now be able to search for new autos by fuel economy and green ratings, in addition to make, model, body style, class and price. Car buyers will also have access to a developing library of in-depth articles on green vehicles and emerging, environmentally friendly automotive technology.

“The green car market is continuing to grow as gas prices increase and manufacturers build more new hybrids,” said Phil DuPree, president of AutoUSA. “We wanted to provide environmentally conscious buyers with a site where they can get fully educated on green cars and find the best vehicle for their needs and lifestyle.”

In the past three years AutoUSA has helped 10 million customers find a new car through its network of over 4,000 affiliated dealers representing over 30 vehicle brands.

As part of the companyÂ’s new green initiative, the AutoUSA.com home page will feature a “Green Car of the Month” with detailed information on the vehicleÂ’s design, performance and environmental technology. Visitors to the site will also have the option of finding vehicles by fuel economy (mpg) and green ratings (the measurement of a vehicleÂ’s environmental friendliness on a scale of 1 to 100). Green ratings will also be listed on every vehicle page in the companyÂ’s extensive online auto inventory.

In addition to green search options, the site will include original green content from environmental writers and industry experts to help educate consumers during the purchasing process. Buyers can learn how a carÂ’s “greenness” is measured, read overviews of the various types of green cars such as hybrids, plug-in hybrids, flexible-fuel, biofuel and natural gas cars, review information on next generation green vehicles and technology and get maintenance tips and advice on how to improve any vehicleÂ’s gas mileage.

“AutoUSA.com has always been a comprehensive online resource for anyone looking for a new car. Now auto buyers interested in environmental performance will have a green, feature-rich site to research, compare and find clean vehicles for sale in their area,” said DuPree.

About AutoUSA (www.AutoUSA.com)

AutoUSA, Inc., is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and a subsidiary of AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), the largest retail automotive company in the United States. AutoUSA is an independent third-party provider of leads to more than 4,000 dealerships. The company has built its success on a combination of advanced web-based technology and a network that includes the countryÂ’s most well respected online automotive resources, including Edmunds.com, Kelley Blue Book, MSN Autos, Yahoo! Autos, America Online, NADA Analytical Services Group, AutoVantage.com, AutoNation.com and AutoUSA.com. The vast majority of WardÂ’s Top 100 eDealers use AutoUSA. More information is available online at http://www.AutoUSA.com.

Media contact:

Dawn Chaban

Carter-West Public Relations

323-644-1844

dchaban @ earthlink.net

Phil DuPree

AutoUSA

954-769-6659

DupreeP @ autonation.com

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JuicedHybrid.com Launches a Robust m-commerce Site with for Consumers on the Go



JuicedHybrid.com Launches a Robust m-commerce Site with for Consumers on the Go

(PRWEB) November 23, 2010

JuicedHybrid.com the largest on-line hybrid car accessories store provides a robust shopping experience for a mobile site. “We are excited to bring this kind of shopping experience to our mobile customers,” says JuicedHybrid.com CEO Paul Goldman. “Our m-commerce platform gives us access to the same mobile platforms used by many Fortune 1000 companies. It’s just one more way JuicedHybrid.com is everywhere our customers want us to be.”

The retailer also views m-commerce as part of a strategy to access younger shoppers. It says the new site enhances the shopping experience because customers can quickly access detailed product information, watch videos and take advantage of “on the go” mobile shopping.

About JuicedHybrid.com

Headquartered in Redwood City California, Juiced Hybrid has become the largest online suppliers of parts and accessories in the alternative fuel automotive market. JuicedHybrid.com helps Hybrid vehicle owners improve their environmental performance with its accessories. Many of these items lower emissions while improving engine output and fuel efficiency. As the worldwide population becomes greener in its approach to energy efficiency and environmental awareness, Juiced Hybrid provides an easy-to-use one-stop-shop for “green” auto parts that enhance the performance and appeal of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles. For additional information visit http://www.juicedhybrid.com

Contacts:

JuicedHybrid.com

Heather Grant, Investor Relations

(800) 270-2699

Info(at)juicedhybrid(dot)com

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Test shows water problem near natgas drill site

U.S. government officials urged residents of a Wyoming farming community near natural gas drilling sites not to use private well water for drinking or cooking because of chemical contamination.

“Sample results indicate that the presence of petroleum hydrocarbons and other chemical compounds in groundwater represents a drinking water concern,” the Environmental Protection Agency said in a statement about tests of 19 water wells around the town of Pavillion.

The Wyoming investigation precedes a national study by the EPA into the safety of the drilling technique known as hydraulic fracturing or “fracking”, in response to concern in Congress and in some communities near gas rigs in many states that human health is threatened by the process.

Cleanup of Superfund Site Completed in Morris County, New Jersey

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