Green initiatives begin to make business sense

The argument grows more compelling for an eco-friendly approach to government contracting.

Some insider views on the stimulus winners and losers

Some industry insights about who might see the biggest boost in business from the stimulus package.

IBM launches green consulting practice

IBM Corp. has created a consulting practice built around helping agencies manage their overall impact on the environment, including their carbon footprint.

EPA awards green technology contracts

The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded contracts to 23 companies to develop green technologies as part of its small business innovation research program.

SRA continues support for EPA outreach program

SRA International Inc. will continue providing public information management assistance to the Environmental Protection Agency under a five-year blanket purchase agreement worth as much as $42 million.

Economic recovery bill to stimulate jobs, green IT

Funding and developing energy efficiencies, renewable resources and the technologies to support them would create jobs, members of Congress say.

Tech CEOs offer Obama views on stimulus

President Barack Obama holds a meeting with high-level technology executives to discus the economic stimulus package.

GDIT helps Air Force design green propulsion systems

General Dynamics Information Technology has won a new contract to assist the Air Force in developing environmentally friendly propulsion systems.

State and local boost projected from stimulus package

Spending bill likely to boost funds for infrastructure and social institutions.

ICF assists EPA on clean energy and climate change policies

ICF International will assist the Environmental Protection Agency help develop clean energy and climate change policies under a five-year contract that has a ceiling of $11.3 million.

The business case for green

Green IT has moved to the forefront of the public sector and is an important business opportunity for industry.

GSA to get fitted for carbon footprint

GSA's Office of Integrated Technology Services is close to awarding a task order for a carbon footprint analysis. The work will be a pilot for all of GSA.

From red, white and blue to green

Hiring retired senior military officers for business development positions is a common practice. However, the business development role is highly misunderstood.

GSA goes green with new MAS vehicle

The vehicle seeks to help agencies strengthen environmental, energy and transportation conservation goals, GSA said.

The greening of government procurement

The greening of government procurement means new opportunities and risks for government contractors.

Going green is smart business

Editor's Note| Commentary: In the business world, green IT refers to two types of green ? the environment and cash.