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Green Building Tax Credit would help create jobs, lower energy costs and protect clean...

WASHINGTON, DC - April 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- In order to create jobs, spur construction and protect clean air, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), a member of the Finance Committee, today introduced legislation to provide tax incentives for the construction of green buildings.

URBAN WORD, LLC BREAKS GROUND ON ‘STERLING BUILDING’ RENOVATION

Trenton, NJ - January 26, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Tuesday, January 19, 2010 – Urban Word, LLC and its development partners, Trenton Makes, Inc. and WSP Associates, LLC will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on January 27th at Noon to mark the renovation of the Sterling Building at 811 South Broad Street. The project is a mixed-use redevelopment project attempting to achieve LEED Certification.

Rep. Sires Announces Funding to Add New Affordable Rental Housing and to “Green” Existing...

Washington, D.C. - September 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Albio Sires announced that the Bayonne Housing Authority, Elizabeth Housing Authority, and Housing Authority of Jersey City will receive funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

NJ Reaches Renewable Energy Milestone with 4,000th Solar Installation

Trenton, NJ - August 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Seven years ago the state had only six solar installations.

Governor Corzine Discusses “Green Revolution”

WASHINGTON, DC - July 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Testifying before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Committee in Washington today, Governor Jon S. Corzine told the panel the U.S. is on the verge of a "green revolution."

Governor Corzine Ranks in Top Ten “Green Governors”

TRENTON, NJ - June 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Governor Jon S. Corzine was named one of the nation’s top ten “Greenest Governors” by Greenopia, an online directory of eco-friendly retailers, services, and organizations. The Governor, who ranked ninth, was recognized for his Energy Master Plan, a renewable energy plan that “trumps most other states,” as well as for his efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

Governor Corzine Lauds Release of Windpower Leases

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - June 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - New Jersey moved ahead in growing the Garden State's clean energy economy with the release of leases for three offshore wind developers, Governor Jon S. Corzine said today during an announcement with Interior Secretary Ken Salazar.

New Jersey Offers Loans/Grants For Clean Energy Capital Investment

TRENTON, N.J. - June 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — A new funding resource in support of Gov. Jon S. Corzine's commitment to promote economic development and a more secure environmentally responsible energy future for New Jersey was unveiled today. Known as the Clean Energy Solutions Capital Investment (CESCI) Loan/Grant, the new program was developed to encourage and promote energy efficiency measures within the commercial and industrial sectors and encourage the use of renewable energy while supporting the goals of the Governor Corzine's Energy Master Plan.

PSE&G Solar Programs Receive Industry Award for Innovation

Newark, NJ - June 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – PSE&G has been recognized by the solar industry for its game-changing innovations to expand the solar market that are models for replication around the country. The national award was presented at this week’s PV America conference in Philadelphia.

60th Annual Atlantic Builders Convention Draws 10,000 Attendees, 600 Exhibits, Industry Experts to...

Robbinsville, NJ - April 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) – the Northeast’s largest building industry trade show – convenes April 22-24, 2009 in Atlantic City, NJ at the Atlantic City Convention Center. The 60th annual event hosted by the New Jersey Builders Association is expected to attract 10,000 attendees and 600 exhibits, along with a distinguished list of guests and presenters for a variety of educational and informational programs, demonstration clinics, celebrations, events and awards.

Atlantic Builders Convention Adopts, Promotes “Green” Products and Practices

Robbinsville, NJ - February 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Demonstrating a commitment to "green" business practices within the home building industry, the Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) is soliciting and promoting eco-friendly companies to participate in the convention.

Triple Play REALTOR® Convention & Trade Expo Goes Green

Edison, NJ - November 6, 2008  - (RealEstateRama) –  In response to growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly homes and building practices, the New...

NJBA Unveils Proactive Solutions to State’s Housing Situation

April 15, 2008 – Today, from the 59th Annual Atlantic Builders Convention in Atlantic City, the New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) announced its part...

Popular Government & Nonprofit Press Releases

Lautenberg Announces Millions in New Funding for Housing in New Jersey

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) announced millions of dollars in new funding for New Jersey’s public housing authorities to rehabilitate and modernize public housing units in New Jersey. The capital improvement money was included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act signed into law by President Obama.

Recent Government & Nonprofit Press Releases

Norcross Announces $200K+ for Affordable Housing in Camden

U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced that Saint Joseph’s Carpenter Society will receive $207,500 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) NeighborWorks America program to help provide affordable housing in Camden.