http://www.environmentalleader.com The Executive's Daily Green Briefing Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:16:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/agilent-to-save-3-5m-over-10-years-with-solar/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/agilent-to-save-3-5m-over-10-years-with-solar/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:18:12 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27659 A new set of solar arrays atop buildings at Agilent’s headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., are projected to help save the company $3.5 million in energy costs over the first 10 years of operation. The new 1 megawatt installation spans over three buildings, according to a press release. This is Agilent’s second solar installation. The first was [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/20/agilent-to-save-3-5m-over-10-years-with-solar/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/19/no-sunny-skies-for-two-solar-projects-in-texas-california/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/19/no-sunny-skies-for-two-solar-projects-in-texas-california/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:10:36 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27601 Two major solar projects are at a standstill; one over contract renewals and the other due to environmental concerns. Meanwhile, New York lawmakers are making it easier for businesses and homeowners to install solar systems and makeenergy-efficiency improvements. NRG Energy’s plan to build Texas’ largest solar plant near its natural gas plant has halted over contract [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/19/no-sunny-skies-for-two-solar-projects-in-texas-california/feed/ 2 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/uk-to-ease-rules-for-on-site-renewable-energy-installations/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/uk-to-ease-rules-for-on-site-renewable-energy-installations/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:38:01 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27492 Aimed at helping cut carbon emissions, the UK has proposed new planning rules that will allow home owners, offices, schools, stadiums and railway stations to install solar panels without planning permissions, reports the Telegraph. Councils will also be able to install charging stations for electric cars in public parking lots without filling out forms, according [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/uk-to-ease-rules-for-on-site-renewable-energy-installations/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/mit-energy-initiative-sustainable-energy-and-terawatt-scale-photovoltaics/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/mit-energy-initiative-sustainable-energy-and-terawatt-scale-photovoltaics/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:01:37 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27457 This MIT Energy Initiative “on the road” event took place at Google earlier this month. Speakers include Daniel Enderton, Executive Director of MITEI’s Sustainable Energy Revolution Program, and Professor Tonio Buonassisi of Mechanical Engineering. The event discusses MIT’s Sustainable Energy Revolution Program and the extensive depth and breadth MIT’s research, education, campus energy and outreach activities [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/18/mit-energy-initiative-sustainable-energy-and-terawatt-scale-photovoltaics/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/17/solar-rebates-are-going-fast/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/17/solar-rebates-are-going-fast/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:25:05 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27435 The popularity of solar rebates, which is causing shortages in some communities, is also the primary reason why rebate programs are being cut back across the nation. Solar rebates have done their job by significantly increasing solar installation projects across the nation. In Massachusetts alone, as a result of high demand, the number of solar installers [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/17/solar-rebates-are-going-fast/feed/ 1 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/17/ford-adds-two-wind-turbines-to-power-belgium-plant/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/17/ford-adds-two-wind-turbines-to-power-belgium-plant/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:57:07 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27412 Expanding its on-site wind power portfolio sprinkled throughout the UK and Germany, Ford of Europe has added two wind turbines, each with a height of 150 meters, to supply a significant amount of electricity for its Genk plant in Belgium. Five years ago, Ford’s Dagenham Diesel Centre in the UK became the first automotive plant to [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/17/ford-adds-two-wind-turbines-to-power-belgium-plant/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/17/dry-cooling-challenges-notion-of-water-intensity-for-desert-solar/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/17/dry-cooling-challenges-notion-of-water-intensity-for-desert-solar/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:40:43 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27382 Many desert-based solar thermal power plants increasingly are being criticized for the amount of water they use, but a new dry-cooling technology may help make desert solar more feasible. Solar Millenium LLC plans to use new dry-cooling technology at two plants outside Las Vegas. The technology was developed by parent firm Solar Trust of America LLC. The [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/17/dry-cooling-challenges-notion-of-water-intensity-for-desert-solar/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/13/new-solar-cells-offer-sunlight-harvesting-from-any-angle/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/13/new-solar-cells-offer-sunlight-harvesting-from-any-angle/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:41:05 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27259 A new breed of solar being installed at a California plastics factory could prove to light a new way forward for future solar installations. The new solar cells, shaped like long fluorescent light bulbs, allow harvesting of the sunlight from any angle, as opposed to others that must be angled toward the sun, or put on [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/13/new-solar-cells-offer-sunlight-harvesting-from-any-angle/feed/ 1 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/13/sams-club-testing-solar-radiant-flooring/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/13/sams-club-testing-solar-radiant-flooring/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:19:47 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27247 Among other environmental initiatives, Sam’s Club is testing solar at five locations. The wholesale club store also is looking into radiant flooring and energy efficient refrigeration measures. Another three solar test sites are planned by the end of the year, said Tim Yatsko, Senior Vice President, Replenishment and Planning for Wal-Mart, reports Supermarket News. Additionally, Sam’s Club [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/13/sams-club-testing-solar-radiant-flooring/feed/ 0 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/13/around-the-web-solar-declines-climate-change-as-religion-handicapping-carbon-prices/ http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/13/around-the-web-solar-declines-climate-change-as-religion-handicapping-carbon-prices/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:01:58 +0000 Environmental Leader http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=27230 Today’s news from around the web. Solar Market Declines for First Time Ever Greentech Media Industry Witnesses’ Dominance of Hill Climate Hearings Irks Consumer Advocates NY Times Judge rules activist’s beliefs on climate change akin to religion Guardian Japan plans giant solar power station in space Telegraph Wal-Mart touts sustainability, releases 3rd-quarter results The Packer DOE technologist handicaps impact of carbon price CNET Venture Capitalist to Steer [...]]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/13/around-the-web-solar-declines-climate-change-as-religion-handicapping-carbon-prices/feed/ 0