ich will also serve the residents of the adjacent community. All units will be designed for home ownership in a townhouse- or garden-apartment-style.
EPA Accepting Proposals for Contractor Certification Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting proposals to develop a national certification program for contractors who can deliver whole house energy efficiency improvements in existing homes. The certification -- linked to the ENERGY STAR® Program for existing homes -- shall address all major energy related systems in homes and improvements that can lead to reduced air pollution and energy savings for consumers. Proposals shall also address quality assurance mechanisms, national delivery of the program and the impact that certified whole house contractors can have on reducing energy consumption/carbon emissions and enhancing state and local energy efficiency programs. EPA has allotted up to $1,000,000 for this grant. More information is available on the Grants and Funding page of the EPA Web site under the heading “Office of Atmospheric Programs” The solicitation number is RFA# OAR-CPPD-04-02."
$ 1M Prize Promotes Sustainability Around the World
The Alcan Prize for Sustainability is a US $1 million Prize to be awarded each year to any not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, based anywhere in the world, for their contributions to economic, environmental or social sustainability. The Prize recognizes past performance and helps winning organizations continue to contribute to sustainability through their ongoing activities. The closing date for entries is March 31, 2004.
The Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) is managing the program on behalf of Alcan Inc. An international panel of distinguished judges, Chaired by José-Maria Figueres, Co-CEO of the World Economic Forum and former president of Costa Rica, will review the accomplishments and intentions of applicants and select an annual winner.
The judging panel will also determine which applicants merit Alcan Bursaries. Alcan Bursaries are redeemable for a suitably qualified senior member of staff to attend the University of Cambridge Program for Industry in England and earn a Post Graduate Certificate in Cross Sector Partnership.
Kresge Foundation Announces Green Building Grants
The Kresge Foundation in known for its philanthropic support of capital projects for non-profit organizations. In 2004, they are adding design assistance specifically for green building through a limited number of planning and bonus grants, educational materials and green building workshops. A fact sheet describing the planning grant requests is available from the Kresge Foundation Web site.
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