As part of the Better Buildings Challenge, partners commit to reducing energy use in their buildings by 20 percent or more by 2020 and highlighting a project that showcases their commitment to energy efficiency. Check out the map to learn more about partners' showcase projects in your state and their overall Challenge commitments.
Melon, an app that makes it simple for commercial building managers to get an ENERGY STAR benchmark for their buildings, took second place in the Best Overall App category. Building managers and their service providers can use Melon to easily incorporate Green Button data into the benchmarking process.
University at Albany's new student housing center uses a geothermal heat pump to control temperature, reduce energy use and save money.
The 2012 London games promise to be the greenest Olympics to date with sustainable, energy efficient, and recyclable facilities.