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August 5, 2010
The world premiere of Carbon Nation, a positive, non-partisan documentary focusing on innovative solutions to climate change, will take place in Chicago's Millennium Park on Tuesday, August 10, 2010. In this interview, freelance writer Judith Nemes asks producer Craig Sieben, president of Sieben Energy Associates, about the film, its genesis, and opportunities for viewers and entreprenuers to respond to the growing green economy.
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July 26, 2010
The Alliance to Save Energy (ASE), a non-profit coalition of business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders, supports energy-efficiency growth in the U.S. and other countries. They interviewed producer Craig Sieben about the new documentary film Carbon Nation in advance of its world premiere in Chicago's Millennium Park on August 10. Carbon Nation takes a positive, nonpartisan approach to climate change solutions. Learn more about the evolution of this important project in this special interview.
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July 6, 2010
Craig Sieben of Sieben Energy Associates talks with Paul Eggers of First Business News about the outlook for Chicago's green economy. The city places special value on sustainability and has deep environmental leadership. Citizens and corporations alike have a role in helping make the region as green as possible while simultaneously supporting the business community. What is meant by the term "green economy"? What role does it play in Chicago's broader economy?
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June 23, 2010
The Chicago edition of this issue of the Real Estate Bisnow newsletter features Sieben Energy Associates' LEED consulting services for existing buildings. Experts from Sieben Energy Associates assisted Lincoln Property Company in earning Silver and Gold Certification for two large office buildings (200 W. Adams and 120 N. LaSalle) and also recommended measures to help reduce energy usage and costs.
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June 16, 2010
Craig Sieben of Sieben Energy Associates talks with Beejal Patel of First Business News the day after President Obama's Oval Office address to the nation on the Gulf oil spill in particular and energy in general. This Administration clearly endorses clean energy initiatives, including new efficiency standards for buildings and additional power from wind and solar sources. Yet Congress has been slow to pass legislation. What is the most likely scenario? How might the White House respond?
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June 1, 2010
The strategic consulting work of Sieben Energy Associates around energy policy analysis is referenced in this feature article in "The Green Issue" of Building Operating Management. Dan Bailey, energy analyst at Sieben Energy Associates, speaks to the business impact of possible directions for legislation or regulation of carbon emissions. The results may be surprising: Energy bills for a typical commercial building are not projected to increase very much from a price on carbon.
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May 18, 2010
Craig Sieben of Sieben Energy Associates talks with Beejal Patel of First Business News about the American Power Act, the energy and climate legislation introduced in May by Senators Kerry (D-Mass.) and Lieberman (I-Conn.). Key provisions of the bill and the potential financial impact on various business sectors are addressed.
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Spring 2010
A new four-story digital library at Loyola University Chicago earned LEED Silver certification thanks to the efforts of the LEED team at Sieben Energy Associates. This comprehensive article by an engineering firm that was part of the building team discusses the design and construction of the building in detail. Unique sustainable strategies and features are emphasized.
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March 30, 2010
Sieben Energy Associates Founder and President Craig Sieben is also a Producer of “Carbon Nation,” a documentary film about climate change solutions. The film, directed by Peter Byck, premiered Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the Environmental Film Festival in Washington, DC. Narrated by the well-known American television journalist and former news anchor Bill Kurtis, “Carbon Nation” features interviews with many business leaders.
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