MADISON, Wis.-A new website that positions a credit union as eco-friendly is helping members put a little green back in their wallets and in the CU's pockets too.

Heritage Add Mobile BankingSACRAMENTO, Calif.-Heritage Community CU has added mobile banking to its suite of online banking products and has redesigned its website at www.heritageccu.com.

COLUMBUS, Ohio-With the outcome of the Durbin Amendment still up in the air, Credit Union Journal asked CEOs attending the Ohio Credit Union League's inVest48 annual meeting what steps they're taking to adjust to the potential revenue reduction.

COLUMBUS, Ohio-The fact that not enough small CUs are collaborating to survive was evident during the Ohio CU League's annual meeting.

Ann Rechsteiner was named CFO at Catholic FCU, Saginaw, Mich.

BERKELEY, Calif.-Cooperative Center FCU here has completed installation of a 29.7 kilowatt DC photovoltaic solar system that it projects will reduce its electric bill by 65% to 75%.

FFFCU Intro's Blog SiteWALL, N.J.-First Financial FCU has introduced a new blog, website design and online banking first scoop goes with this brieffunctionality at www.firstffcu.com. The blog, "First Scoop," is to provide education on personal and business financial matters, incorporate contests with giveaways, and important member alerts and happenings at First Financial. Monthly staples will include an "Exceptional Engager Reward," for those who comment on and read the blog regularly; "Down to Business with Kathy and Bob," a section featuring one column for the business owner and one for the business-minded; "Name that Product or Service," a monthly prize drawing for correctly naming a First Financial product or service and seminar previews and seminar summaries.

Union Square Taps DieboldWICHITA FALLS, Texas-Union Square FCU here has selected Diebold to deliver monitoring, remote services and enhanced security for its network of 21 ATMs. The agreement also includes the addition of Diebold's deposit automation technology.For info: www.diebold.com.

PASADENA, Calif.-Some financial institutions offer mobile banking. Some host a Facebook page. Wescom Credit Union here is the first to launch a mobile banking application with a Facebook link built into each transaction.

OLYMPIA, Wash.-EvergreenDIRECT CU here reports it stands to save about $60,000 per year on EFT processing after hiring DaLand Solutions to keep vendors honest on pricing.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.-You don't need a sexy iPad to score big sales in the field, according to a $130-million credit union here that signs up most of its members by going out into the world with tried-and-true Dell laptops.

PALO ALTO, Calif.-Life is often easy for fraudsters, because credit unions allow members to log-in to Internet banking using a password, image or challenge question.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska-Credit Union 1's new sales technology and culture is a success: each member has an average of five accounts.

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.-Look for thousands of "shiny, new" ATMs to crop up as credit unions respond to growing fraud and comply with next year's deadline for the American with Disabilities Act.

NORTH CANTON, Ohio-Skimming can be prevented if credit unions regularly inspect their ATMs, said Terrie Ipson, marketing manager for ATM security, Diebold, Inc. "Most skimming devices are applied with tape or glue that will leave a residue. Vigilance in the inspection of the terminal can enable faster identification of problems."

RIVERSIDE, Calif.-Altura Credit Union said the tepid recovery in its service area has forced it to add $3 million to its allowance for loan losses, which in turn triggered a restatement of earnings for 2010 and the closure of several branches and layoffs.

White Paper Estimates Total Corp. Losses At $12-$15B

BROOKFIELD, Wis.-Fiserv said its recent acquisitions of three different companies are part of a broader strategy to continue to expand offerings.

WASHINGTON-More than one-quarter of Americans are spending more and saving less than they did one year ago, according to a new study, but the credit union community does not seem to be unduly worried by the findings.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The William A. Herring Society has raised more than $50,000 for the Ohio Credit Union Foundation.