Green Education
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GREENandSAVE is pleased to announce that one of America’s oldest and most well respected preparatory schools has moved to the forefront of the American Energy Revolution. The Episcopal Academy - located on Philadelphia’s Main Line and celebrating its 225th anniversary - is implementing some of the world's newest energy efficient lighting technology.
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New Green Jobs Don’t Require College Degree
As solar incentives kick off during Energy Awareness Month, new jobs are opening up all across the nation. Solar installation careers are becoming bright futures for workers with less education.
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October Is Energy Awareness Month
October is Energy Awareness Month, which was first proclaimed in 1991 by President George H.W. Bush.
Promoted by the U.S. Department of Energy, the theme for 2009 is “A Sustainable Energy Future; Putting All the Pieces Together.”
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University of Washington Tops List of Greenest Universities
Greenopia recently rated the environmental impact of 100 of the largest universities in the United States.
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Princeton Review Names 15 Top Green Colleges For 2010
The Princeton Review has ranked America’s greenest colleges in its 2010 Green Rating Honor Roll.
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‘Carbon Footprint’ Becomes Official Language
By now, you’ve probably contemplated your carbon footprint — but do you know its literal meaning?
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Veterans to Receive Green Job Training from New Department of Labor Program
A program recently announced by the Department of Labor will train, and find jobs for, about 3,000 United States Veterans for “Green” Jobs. A total of 17 veterans’ organizations will receive funding to put our brave heroes to work creating a brighter and cleaner future for all Americans.
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Eco Academy Launches Online Green Job Training Program: A New Green Career in 30 Days
On July 4th, 2009, the Eco Academy has plans to launch a new green job training program online. Prior to creating the online training program, the Eco Academy was holding live training sessions every month.
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New York Bank Debuts Giant Carbon Counter
This past Thursday Deutsche Bank unveiled a seven-story digital sign that continuously tallies the total amount of carbon emissions in the atmosphere.
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YouthBuild Receives Funds For Green Building, Training
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $114 million in grants to 183 community groups for education and training, including numerous groups already involved in the government’s YouthBuild program. YouthBuild assists youths in obtaining high school diplomas or GEDs and occupational training in construction.