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The article focuses on the installation of public charging stations in cities in the U.S. due to the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) which are considered as a green option for individual urban transport. It says that charging station of EVs is as green as the electric grid that feeds it and that cities influence the greenness of their charging stations. Bill Holland of Rocky Mountain Institute's (RMI) Project Get Ready states that cities influence the decisions of a utility and over energy generation from cleaner sources. It mentions the model cities and regions where EVs will be charged including Los Angeles, California; Berlin-Branderburg region in Germany, and New York City. INSET: PORTLAND'S REAL ELECTRIC AVENUE.

The article focuses on the efforts of speaker manufacturers to use green products in the design and building of loudspeakers in the U.S. According to Eric Andersen, vice president at QSC Audio Products LLC, they are following the three Rs which are reduce, reuse and recycle. Andersen stresses that by reduce, it will use less in the design, with reusing, the containers used in shipping are reused all over again. Details regarding the design of speakers by various manufacturers are discussed.

The article focuses on energy-efficient products particularly compact fluorescent lamps (CFL). It is stated that lighting products account for 7 percent of all energy consumed in the U.S. Incandescent bulbs are a chief source of lighting in most of the households. Now consumers are turning to CFLs and it accounts for 26 percent of all household bulbs. It is also stated that the CFLs last up to 10 times longer and save more than 30 dollars in electricity costs.

The article focuses on the use of energy-efficient light bulbs in the U.S. Everyone in the U.S. are now focusing on global warming, greenhouse gas emission and eco-friendly environment. President Barrack Obama administration has announced a new energy-efficiency standards for incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs. It is stated that the consumers are not happy with the federal government's initiative.

The article reports on the plan of the U.S. Office of the Federal Environmental Executive (OFEE) to expand energy-saving and environmentally friendly standards known as Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) to other devices. According to Juan Lopez of OFEE, the government is collaborating with manufacturers of cellular telephones, printers and televisions to set green standards. It notes that Lopez expects greener requirements for information technology under President Barack Obama.

This article reports on the growing demand for energy-efficient laundry systems in the U.S. market. According to Jim Skaggs of GE, higher-efficiency washers can lead to as much as 6-70% reduction in energy bills. Also, some U.S. states offer rebates to consumers buying eco-friendly washers and dryers. Monica Teague of Whirlpool and Maytag says today's high-efficiency washers can clean with just 18 gallons of water due to developments such as the use of a smaller agitator and changes in how clothes are used moved during wash cycles.

The author reflects on the significance of renewable power generation on the environment and economy in the U.S. The author focused on the initiative of National Instruments Corp., Green Engineering, that aimed to offer better measurements and control technologies so that engineers and scientists could design sustainable products with economic advantage. The author also highlighted technologies like the large carbon sequestration device that provide environmental and economical benefits.

The author discusses the state of the accessories market and highlights the opportunities offered by the market across the entire consumer electronics (CE) industry. He cites the 8.1 billion U.S. dollars in revenue contributed by accessories to the CE industry. He mentions the role of accessory products in meeting demand for ecological-friendly products. He offers information on the Consumer Electronics Association and cites the organization's role in promoting growth in the industry.