Archive for the ‘Environmental’ Category
What your employees know about green innovation that you don’t
Posted on March, 9 at 11:24 pm | Filed Under Environmental
By Marc Stoiber on GreenBiz.com
While working on a global launch of a green household product, I had the opportunity to speak to the project chemist about the product’s truly revolutionary ingredients. “It’s incredible that you could come up stuff like this — it’s so much less harmful for the planet, and works as well as [...]
Alliance to Save Energy supports Obama’s call for ‘clean energy jobs’ to unleash multiple …
Posted on March, 9 at 11:24 pm | Filed Under Environmental
Alliance to Save Energy
The Alliance to Save Energy today seconded President Obama’s call for creation of homegrown “clean energy jobs” to produce products that will help consumers lower their home energy bills while protecting the environment.
EPRI shows that direct current superconductor cable is feasible for development using today’s …
Posted on March, 9 at 11:24 pm | Filed Under Environmental
Electric Power Research Institute
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has published a report that describes the design of a superconducting direct current (DC) cable system capable of moving thousands of megawatts of electricity between regions, and which is practical and ready for commercial development, using today’s technology.
City of Springfield, Mass. receives nearly $500,000 in climate showcase community grant money
Posted on March, 9 at 11:24 pm | Filed Under Environmental
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA has awarded the City of Springfield, Mass. a $491,067 Climate Showcase Community grant for projects that will combat climate change. The funds will help Springfield increase energy efficiency, saving consumers money and reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
Copenhagen accord – light at the end of the tunnel
Posted on March, 5 at 4:24 am | Filed Under Environmental
by Clay Nesler, Johnson Controls
It has been over a month since returning from Copenhagen and I often reflect on what happened and ponder what will happen next. While many around the world viewed the lack of a legally-binding treaty as a major disappointment, I went to Copenhagen with rather low expectations and actually see some [...]
Pew’s Gulledge discusses research and reporting of climate science
Posted on March, 5 at 4:24 am | Filed Under Environmental
E&ETV
With the recent inquiries into the science and reporting of climate change, how will research and media coverage of climate science change? During today’s OnPoint, Jay Gulledge, senior scientist and director of the Science and Impacts Program at the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, discusses the recent inquiries into the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate [...]
While Congress lags on climate, some firms take the lead
Posted on March, 5 at 4:24 am | Filed Under Environmental
by Wood Turner, GreenBiz.com
It’s easy to get the impression that there is no hope for climate action. Perhaps you’ve heard that the recent snowstorms in Washington, D.C., buried any chance to pass a comprehensive energy and climate bill? Or that hacked emails have set the climate movement back a decade?
USEA workshop addresses Microgrids: The Critical Link for a Smart Grid Solution
Posted on March, 5 at 4:24 am | Filed Under Environmental
USEA
Forum co-sponsor USEA hosts an informational and educational workshop designed for officials from federal, state and local govenrments and agencies, as well as representatives of public and private sector companies on Microgrids: The Critical Link for a Smart Grid Solution.
Banks should finance energy efficiency loans, not subprime mortgages
Posted on February, 23 at 2:24 pm | Filed Under Environmental
GreenBiz.com
by Mindy Lubber
Banks and other financial institutions could refurbish their tarnished reputations by using their smarts to innovate new financial products that actually help average Americans while addressing some of the nation’s greatest challenges: unemployment, economic competitiveness, national security and climate change.
IBM and Forum co-sponsor Johnson Controls partner on smarter buildings
Posted on February, 23 at 2:24 pm | Filed Under Environmental
Earth2Tech
Two of the biggest players in the emerging smart building industry have joined forces. IBM and Johnson Controls announced Monday the launch of a joint initiative called Smart Building Solution — combining the business analytics and enterprise software of Big Blue with the building technology and energy efficiency solutions of Johnson Controls – that the [...]
WRI summary of the Carbon Limits and Energy for America’s Renewal Act
Posted on February, 23 at 2:24 pm | Filed Under Environmental
World Resources Institute
WRI’s summary provides a concise overview of S. 2877, the Carbon Limits and Energy for America’s Renewal Act (herein referred to as CLEARA), as introduced by Senators Cantwell and Collins on December 11, 2009.
Alliance to Save Energy president talks energy efficiency in Israel
Posted on February, 23 at 2:24 pm | Filed Under Environmental
Alliance to Save Energy
Kateri Callahan traveled to Israel where to she presented on energy efficiency deployment, first at a local authorities meeting of Israeli mayors in Tel Aviv, and again at the International Renewable Energy Conference in Eilat-Eilot.
EPRI: Consumer expectations for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle ownership experience
Posted on February, 16 at 9:54 am | Filed Under Environmental
Electric Power Research Institute
Plug-in hybrid electric (PHEVs) vehicles will be on American roads soon. Most major automobile manufacturers have committed to producing these vehicles in large numbers in the next 2-5 years. The electricity industry has anticipated this possibility for years, and led by EPRI, it has engaged in an extensive effort to be prepared.
WRI: Federal legislators should look to the states for some key lessons on cap-and-trade
Posted on February, 16 at 9:54 am | Filed Under Environmental
By Jill Duggan, Visiting Senior Fellow, World Resources Institute
Given the intensity of the debate on whether market mechanisms for reducing greenhouse gases should be adopted in the US, many people are surprised to hear that 10 states in Northeastern United States have already implemented a cap-and-trade system for the power sector.
Obama administration unveils $130 million building energy efficiency effort
Posted on February, 16 at 9:54 am | Filed Under Environmental
U. S. Department of Energy
The Obama Administration has announced a multi-agency initiative to spur regional economic growth while making buildings more energy efficient.