It isn’t often that green initiatives in Connecticut get national coverage but it happened last week and it wasn’t a flattering commentary either but I think it’s worth noting.  I also think that the author needs to lighten up and maybe find a date. Late last month, the Connecticut Chapter of the U.S. Green Building [...]

Filed under: Corporate Responsibility, Green Attitudes, Green Buildings | No Comments »

Viridian Energy, a leading provider of affordable, green energy and based in Norwalk, CT has announced that it completed its second annual Earth Month celebration this past April, 2012. Viridian celebrated Earth Month with a 30-day sustainability campaign focused on hosting events to engage members of local communities in sustainability projects. During this month-long campaign [...]

Filed under: Corporate Responsibility, Energy | No Comments »

Guest Post by Zac Colbert Mobile technology is replacing our paper-based practises and offering up a host of more efficient options. With telecommunications improving, soon the idea of working from home won’t be limited to those in digital media. Many businesses are realising how much they could benefit from a sustainable and mobile workforce. Thanks [...]

Filed under: Corporate Responsibility, Energy, Green Technology | No Comments »

Company continues statewide search for environmental champions As the May 1st deadline for its second annual Environmental Champion Awards approaches, Aquarion Water Company asked us to remind schools, businesses, environmental organizations and the general public that nominations are still being accepted for outstanding voluntary achievements to protect and restore Connecticut’s natural environment.  The Aquarion Environmental [...]

Filed under: Corporate Responsibility, Environmental protection | No Comments »

Last week, President Obama, with former Presdient Bill Clinton at his side, announced a program that will fund nearly $4 billion in combined federal and private sector energy upgrades to buildings over the next 2 years. According to a White House press release, these investments will save billions in energy costs, promote energy independence, and, [...]

Filed under: Corporate Responsibility, Energy, Green Buildings | No Comments »

Thanksgiving is traditionally the time of the year when we all start to think about giving back and saying thank you. So it will come as no surprise that some companies and organizations use this time of the year to enhance and reward communities that are within their sphere of influence.  Sure, these groups are [...]

Filed under: Corporate Responsibility, Energy, Green Buildings | No Comments »