By Laura Baverman, Cincinnati Enquirer – Apr. 29, 2009 The architecture and construction industry has a new set of guidelines to consider when drawing up plans for the next era of green buildings. The United States Green Building Council this week installed new requirements for its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, a [...]

By Margo Pierce, CityBeat – Apr. 29, 2009 Ally is Cincinnati’s green introduction service, but it isn’t in the businesses of helping ecologically oriented singles find compatible mates. It’s a nonprofit organization that brings together individuals, businesses and other likeminded groups to create green and healthy schools. “Celebrating Green and Healthy Schools” was the theme [...]

Mansfield News Journal – Apr. 28, 2009 SHELBY — Grants and loans, work force development, energy efficiency and marketing will be discussed at the Business Opportunity Forum on Friday at the Kehoe Center. Participants will have an opportunity to meet individually with presenters. Representatives will be available from the Small Business Administration, Ohio Grown Now [...]

By Rich Wirdzek, WHIOTV.com – Apr. 24, 2009 DAYTON, Ohio — West Carrolton High School saved over $325,000 in energy costs just in the past 8 months alone. Going Green has put the “green” back into the school’s pockets. “The savings go right back into the school, instead of out the window”, says Assistant Principal [...]

From SWACO.org: The nominations are in for SWACO’s 2009 Central Ohio Emerald Awards, presented by FirmGreen. Join us and help salute Environmental Excellence in Central Ohio! Once again Businesses, Non-profits, Schools and Individuals have shown us their best. Our independent panel of judges will select the top green ideas. The competition is tough, see which [...]

Press Release: More than 1,000 Members Join GreenSpot Program to Learn About Living and Working Greener Columbus residents, business organizations and community groups have embraced GreenSpot, Mayor Michael B. Coleman’s program to educate and inspire Columbus residents to live and work greener. Launched by the mayor in July 2008, the web-based program has more than [...]

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By Chris Schwarzkopf, The Independent Collegian – Apr. 23, 2009 The Reynolds Corners branch of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library system is set to become an example for other libraries throughout Ohio. Closed in the spring of last year, the location is undergoing a complete conversion as it makes the shift to an eco-friendly facility. [...]

By Ryan Gauthier, The Oxford Press – Apr. 22, 2009 The Braves may traditionally be decked out in blue and red, but developers say a new Talawanda High School will likely be one of the greenest schools in Ohio. Charlie Jahnigen, an architect with SHP Leading Design, told members of the district’s Board of Education [...]

By Caitlin O’Neil, The Lantern – Apr. 23, 2009 With some green projects already underway, the South Campus Gateway is preparing to release a new series of “Green It” initiatives that will promote environmental awareness, recycling and energy efficiency. The Gateway already offers recycling sites. As part of this project, the Gateway will continue to [...]