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Army unveils massive solar-powered energy system
The $16.8 million array includes nearly 15,500 sun-tracking solar panels spread across 42 acres. It will be capable of producing 10 million kilowatt-hours of electricity each year, enough to meet about 10 percent of the need of the missile range.
Prince George's government roofs go solar
Nine local cities and towns in Prince George's County are adding solar panels to their city halls. In most cases, the panels are being added to rooftops.
Tags: Prince George's County , Bladensburg , colmar manor , Cottage City , Prince George's County Government , solar
White House's Sutley sees new greener mindset
Council on Environmental Quality issues new guidance giving agencies instructions to measure greenhouse gas emissions. Council chair Nancy Sutley said the directive includes approaches used inside and out of government. Agencies have until January 2011 to complete an initial baseline inventory.
Tags: management , green government , Nancy Sutley , Tom Vilsack , White House , Council on Environmental Quality , USDA , GreenGov Symposium , greenhouse gas emissions , Executive Order 13514 , Jason Miller , Greening of Government: people
GSA, Energy going alternative to run its buildings
DoE wants to make all of its roofs white or light color to help reduce the amount of heat buildings absorb. GSA is testing solar panels, geo-thermal and solar chimneys in different buildings around the country. The goal is to help reduce the government's $25 billion annual energy bill.
Tags: green government , management , Nancy Sutley , Steven Chu , Robert Peck , White House , Council on Environmental Quality , GSA , Energy , Green buildings , GreenGov Symposium , Jason Miller , Greening of Government: buildings
