This post is contributed by Rock/Creek’s blog, The Chronicle: At long last, as of 10:00 this morning, the solar panel array and EV charging stations at 2 North Shore — our flagship Rock/Creek location in Chattanooga, TN — are active and ready for use! 2 North Shore is the region’s first LEED Gold certified retail center, and Rock/Creek was 2 North Shore’s first tenant. We’ve shared a common vision for sustainability, and are...

We couldn’t be more thrilled at the innovation in electric cars and our role at 2 North Shore by having a charging station installed. But really, how close are we all to driving electric cars? Will this really work? Chattanooga’s own Jim Frierson interviewed Don Carner, President and CEO of ECOtality North America, at the 2010 Electric Drive Transportation Association convention in Washington D.C. who shared these...

Treehugger, a blog focused on sustainability, recently posted a story on the benefits of cycling to work. Though there are some obvious reasons to opt out of a 4-wheel commute (personal and environmental health being the two biggest), the article also cites recent studies that report an increase in productivity for cyclists. Read the post and relevant links...