Environmental Leader Archive of Past Articles

Think Bio-Based Materials Are Costly, Perform Poorly? Think Again.

September 16, 2016November 29, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

A Lux Research report says not only do bio-based materials and chemicals perform as well as their petro-based counterparts, they can actually perform better than incumbents and offer real business value to companies.

Nuclear Energy May Rise Again

September 15, 2016January 30, 2017 by Ken Silverstein

In 2014, the Energy Department said it could potentially make $12.5 billion available to build advanced reactors. As for Terrestrial Energy, it is asking for as much as $1.2 billion to build a 195 megawatt molten salt reactors. They can burn “thorium” that may not only be safer but also create less radioactive waste than uranium.

Automotive Suppliers to Feds: Keep Emissions, Fuel Efficiency Standards

September 15, 2016November 29, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Major automotive suppliers say national fuel economy and emissions standards are important for long-term business plans and investments — and don’t want to see the feds weaken the vehicle rules, according to an industry survey commissioned by clean transit technology nonprofit Calstart. The survey comes as federal agencies undertake a ... Read more »

Google Targets Zero Waste ‘Moonshot’

September 15, 2016December 5, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Google has pledged to achieve zero waste in all of its global data centers. The company didn’t set a timeline for this goal, but says it defines zero waste to landfill as diverting 100 percent “to a more sustainable pathway with no more than 10 percent of it going to ... Read more »

Solar Plus Storage is Plugged In and Waiting to Charge Forward

September 14, 2016December 5, 2016 by Ken Silverstein

Arizona Public Service is getting out ahead of the curve by providing battery storage devices to a finite set of consumers with solar rooftop panels. It’s trying to figure out how such storage devices will impact the demand for electricity.

What to Consider When Evaluating Renewables for Your Energy Procurement Strategy

September 13, 2016December 5, 2016 by Staff Writer

By: Ian Bowman, Director of Product Management, Ecova Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)—energy supplies that aren’t produced by traditional large centralized fossil fuel plants—continue to be a hot topic among organizations seeking to reduce their environmental impact and increase cost-efficiency. While incorporating DERs like solar, wind & battery can offer significant ... Read more »

Toyota Constructs Zero-Emissions Building

September 12, 2016December 5, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Toyota has installed stationary pure hydrogen fuel cells at a zero-emissions facility at its Honsha Plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The new building is part of the automaker’s efforts to achieve its 2050 global environmental goal to eliminate carbon emissions in all operations. The pure hydrogen fuel cells, ... Read more »

Smart Water Networks not a Pipe Dream

September 7, 2016December 5, 2016 by Ken Silverstein

Water is a necessity not only to life but to industry, transportation, and electricity generation. Yet, despite its vitality, water delivery and treatment is a utility that goes overlooked by many. Infrastructure grows increasingly older and much of the time goes without replacement.

Drilling for a Living: Innovations in Drill Technology Coming from Exxon Mobil

September 2, 2016December 5, 2016 by Ken Silverstein

ExxonMobil has been in business for over a century and one aspect that has worked favorably for the company is its dedication to new and innovative projects.

Natural Gas is the Fuel of Choice. But it is also the Leading Emitter of Carbon Dioxide

September 2, 2016November 22, 2016 by Ken Silverstein

Natural gas is the fuel of choice. It's also now the leading emitter of carbon dioxide emissions. That's because natural gas has surpassed coal as the leading fuel used to generate electricity.

Energy Sector and Domestic Economy are Especially Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks

August 31, 2016December 5, 2016 by Ken Silverstein

In testimony before the US Congress, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said that cyber threats and natural disasters could seriously put the electric grid at risk and has thus listed the steps that the country can take to mitigate disruptions and the economic harm that would flow from that.

Key Findings: How Facilities Managers are Prioritizing Energy & Sustainability Initiatives

August 30, 2016March 2, 2017 by Ken Silverstein

Facilities Managers are more focused than ever on sustainable resource management. As energy costs fluctuate and executive-level pressures to conserve and save mount, Facilities managers are stepping up to the challenges with an increased level of commitment and expertise. , derived from Ecova’s 2016 Energy and Sustainability Outlook Survey, offers ... Read more »

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