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EPA Study Finds Residential Construction Trends in US Metropolitan Regions Showing Substantial Shift, But Falling Short of Reshaping Sprawl

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In 7 regions, urban infill development accounts for between 25-50% of new construction: San Francisco; Miami; San Diego; Dallas; Chicago; Portland, Oregon; and Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Virginia. Redevelopment in urban core communities adds up to more than half of new residential construction in only one region: New York.

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Which US cities are the greenest?

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Eight of the top 10 cities on the list can be found in just three states - Oregon, California and Washington - as the Pacific North West continues to show the greatest eco-conscious. Eugene in Oregon finished at the top of the list ahead of its Oregon neighbour Portland and Santa Barbara in California. Eugene, Oregon.

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US DOE Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

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M3 Wave Energy Systems LLC (Salem, Oregon) will explore the commercial viability of the submerged Delos-Reyes Morrow Pressure Device (DMP), an innovative air pressure device utilizing bi-directional turbines for converting ocean wave energy into electricity. The goal is to develop an optimal generator for current energy conversion.

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EV Chargers for All!

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Rebecca DeWhitt charges her electric vehicle in the driveway of the Portland, Ore., With new EVs costing on average $61,488 at the end of 2022 and being scarcely affordable for the average American family, they are out of reach for the average rental household. home she rents on 30 September 2022.