Archive for the ‘General Electric / GE’ Category

Aug20

GE Opens Platinum LEED Data Center in Kentucky

GE’s recently announced Platinum LEED data center in Kentucky is a rare breed.  It is GE’s first Platinum LEED data center and one of just a few in the world.

  • Materials were over 50% locally sourced, approx. 30 % had recycled content and 80 plus % of construction waste was recycled and not landfilled.
Aug03

Lowes Partners with GE for EV Charging Stations

GE and Lowes are partnering to offer customers GE’s wall mounted EV car chargers.

GE’s WattStation “ … will help transform the future of personal transportation, making an electric vehicle easily adaptable for everyday use.”"

May23

GE alternative vehicle fleet

GE Capital looks to boost the awareness of alternative vehicles for use in companyGE Fleet promotes awaress of electric vehicles fleets.  …

…   “The Fleet Manager Guide offers steps on developing a plan to reduce a fleet’s fuel consumption and carbon emissions, while the Eco Monitor is a quarterly update on current environmental topics and trends.

Feb08

Appliance disposal gets a boost from GE

in collaboration with the EPA under the Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program.  Now, the insulating materials will be recycled in addition to the metal.  The Appliance Recycling Centers of America process will be deployed to recycle the foam insulation and reduce landfill disposal.  …

Aug21

GE GeoSpring Heat Pump Water Heater

GE introduces new hybrid heat pump water heater, the GeoSpring, which is targeted at saving energy in retrofit applications.  It is Energy Star-qualified and can reduce water heater operating expenses up to 62 percent.  …