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Podcast title Energy Priorities
Website URL http://energypriorities.com/
Description Energy Priorities delivers information, ideas and commentary on smart energy -- a resource for businesses who want to be more informed energy users -- an asset to entrepreneurs and investors in the new energy sector. Topics include energy-related technologies and best practices for business, presented in non-technical language, with insights that help you take action. Published in the public interest by P5 Group, Inc., Seattle USA. ISSN 1938-7326 energypriorities.com
Updated Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:52:01 -0800
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1. VC Calls Green Building Technologies "Bright Spot" in Economy
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Description: November 21, 2008 -- GREENBUILD 2008 -- Nancy Floyd, founder of cleantech venture capital firm Nth Power, today said the building market is at the tipping point and ripe for disruption. Venture capitalists have not paid attention to the green building market's potential, but they should: "Green building is the bright spot in this recession." (continued at http://energypriorities.com/)

2. USGBC Leadership Award Recipients Named at Greenbuild 2008
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Description: November 20, 2008 -- GREENBUILD 2008 -- The USGBC has named the recipients of its 2008 Leadership Awards to recognize companies and individuals who signify vision, leadership and commitment to the evolution of green building design and construction. (continued at http://energypriorities.com/)

3. Dark Economic Clouds Have Green Linings (TechFlash)
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Description: November 19, 2008 -- Cleantech stocks are down. But lower oil prices or a drop in the stock market cannot stop the powerful momentum pushing the revolution forward. (continued at http://energypriorities.com/)

4. Greenbuild 2008: Keynote with Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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Description: November 19, 2008 -- GREENBUILD 2008 -- Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Laureate and revered advocate against poverty and human rights abuses, is this year's keynote speaker at Greenbuild 2008, Boston. (continued at http://energypriorities.com/)

5. Greenbuild 2008: Green Outlook for Sustainable Buildings in 2009
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Description: November 18, 2008 -- GREENBUILD 2008 -- The big annual conference on green building opens in Boston November 19, with more than 20,000 attendees. Interest in green real estate is at an all-time high. Does it pay off? We'll be examining that question throughtout Greenbuild. Today: In a meeting prior to the opening of the conference, McGraw-Hill Construction released the results of three major studies of the financial benefits of sustainable building. Here are some highlights from the reports. (continued at http://energypriorities.com/)

6. Greenbuild 2008 "Revolutionary Green"
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Description: November 18, 2008 -- Index to Energy Priorities Magazine's day-by-day coverage of the Greenbuild 2008 Conference and Expo in Boston. (continued at http://energypriorities.com/)

7. Brian Nattrass: How To Dance with the Tiger of Sustainability
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Description: November 17, 2008 -- Dr. Brian Nattrass is the author of "Dancing with the Tiger" and other books on sustainable business practices. He's best known for his consulting work on sustainability with high-profile clients like Nike, Starbucks and the US Army. Nattrass spoke to a business audience in Seattle recently, at a green business summit organized by the Puget Sound Business Journal. (podcast) (continued at http://energypriorities.com/)

8. Will New Reactor Make Us Say "IMBY!"?
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Description: November 15, 2008 -- Micro nuke power plants the size of a hot tub would fit in a back yard and power a small town. (continued at http://energypriorities.com/)

9. Smart Grid Is the New Keyword in Demand Management
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Description: November 14, 2008 -- The Demand Response and Advanced Metering Coalition is getting a new name, and a high-profile new member. (continued at http://energypriorities.com/)

10. Smart Metering Is Gaining Traction in France
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Description: November 13, 2008 -- Smart meters haven't taken off in France yet, while electricity distributors wait for European standards. A consortium of distributors decided to take the lead with open-interface meters that will let them expand capabilities later. (continued at http://energypriorities.com/)

11. Sustainable Industries Economic Forum in Seattle
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Description: November 10, 2008 -- The shaky economy is casting dark shadows on the viability of initiatives toward environmental and social responsibility. Shining a light into the green business future is the goal of the Sustainable Industries Economic Forums. They're a series of meetings in west-coast cities, most recently here in Seattle on November 5, 2008. (podcast) (continued at http://energypriorities.com/)

12. President Obama's Cabinet for Energy and Climate
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Description: November 10, 2008 -- What should the U.S. Department of Energy look like in the new era of carbon control, and who should run it? One proposal on the table is to form a National Energy Council. (continued at http://energypriorities.com/)

13. LEED 2009: Rating System Is Shifting its Focus to Energy and Carbon for Commercial Buildings
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Description: November 06, 2008 -- Members of the U.S. Green Building Council are voting on whether to approve LEED 2009, the latest evolution of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building certification system. The update includes a series of technical changes focused on improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. (continued at http://energypriorities.com/)

14. California Points the Way to an Energy-Efficient Future (IHT)
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Description: October 31, 2008 -- California now tops the ranking for per capita energy efficiency. How did it get there? Energy efficiency isn't sexy, but it's effective. "The utility will emulate efficient market outcomes and do the cheapest thing first," said Amory Lovins, chairman and chief scientist of Rocky Mountain Institute, in this article in the International Heral-Tribune. (continued at http://energypriorities.com/)

15. How Nellis AFB Financed its 14MW Solar Project
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Description: October 30, 2008 -- The power purchase arrangements the Air Force made for the solar power installation on Nellis Air Force Base put a new twist on a conventional financing vehicle commonly used for coal-fired power plants. (continued at http://energypriorities.com/)