Rising energy prices and growing concerns over global warming are helping ensure the growth of the green buildings market in North America. Government involvement in ways such as tax credits provide good incentives to establish green buildings, as do a number of new and innovative financial solutions that address the cost issues associated with such buildings. Furthermore, green building market participants are adding to the attractiveness of this growing concept by now delivering more comprehensive solutions such as incorporate distributed and onsite energy solutions, as well as performance contracting and non-performance-contracting fee-based activities. Read more

Notice:
The second edition of Proto.in, a premier event showcasing Technology Start-ups and innovative products, will be held on July 21 and 22, 2007, in Chennai. Held bi-annually at IIT Madras, this two-day event is organized by a national network of entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts identified as ‘The Knowledge Foundation’.

Technology start-ups ready to showcase their products can nominate themselves by logging on to www.proto.in. Nomination window is open till June 15, 2007. Read more