As Executive Assistant to our President and CEO, Courtney regularly contributes to U.S. Green Chamber projects, including fundraising and the expansion of our national reach. Courtney manages the U.S. Green Chamber calendar and business correspondence. She also writes for our blog and regularly generates U.S. Green Chamber social media content. As an Event Coordinator, Courtney…
Former California Center for Sustainability Executive Director, Irene Stillings, Named U.S. Green Chamber President San Diego, CA (PRWEB) October 11, 2012 Today, the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce (USGCC) announced the appointment of Irene M. Stillings as its president. Stillings has over 35 years of energy industry experience and is the former executive director of…
U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce Announces New President —Former California Center for Sustainability Executive Director, Irene Stillings, Named U.S. Green Chamber President— SAN DIEGO, Calif. (October xx, 2012) – Today, the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce (USGCC) announced the appointment of Irene M. Stillings as its president. Stillings has over 35 years of energy industry…
UPDATE (10/17/12): Presidential Energy Debate California’s strict air pollutant regulations (well worth it!) and higher gas taxes are the usual culprits for the state’s more expensive fueling costs in comparison with the rest of the country, but why have prices at the pump hit an all time high this week? Experts say disruptions at…
The California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act (Prop. 37) looks to add new labeling requirements to food retailers and producers that sell food products containing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). GMOs, or biotechnology foods, are plants and animals that have features scientifically-engineered in order to ensure a higher yield. The main goal of Prop.…
On Monday the Federal Trade Commission updated their Green Marketing Guidelines, known as the Green Guides, to help limit misleading and false claims that products are ‘green’ or ‘environmentally friendly.’ This is the first revision since 1998. The new sections include the use of carbon offsets, “green” certifications and seals, and renewable energy and renewable…
Five easy ways to go green on your next vacation! 1. Unplug: Save electricity while you are away! Before you head out, unplug any appliance that won’t be in use while you’re gone such as computers, chargers, televisions, and microwaves. As much as 10 percent of the electricity used in your home is wasted energy…
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Adam Stone, J.D., is our Policy Manager here at the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce. A graduate from California Western School of Law, Adam joins U.S. Green Chamber as an advocate for policies affecting green business and sustainability. While at California Western, Adam completed extensive study in the field of business law and had the…
If you’ve ever wondered, “how does solar energy function,” today you recognize. To get out how does solar power work, we have to appear in the application of solar energy. Let’s look at how does solar energy work in these applications. If you covert your house electricity to solar power you are going to receive…