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Not being up to date with equipment upgrades has cost a Connecticut high school dearly. Woodland Regional High School in Beacon Falls, Connecticut, is a perfect example. Electricity costs at the school, which is roughly 170,000 square feet, jumped from $250,595 in the 2015-16 school year to $300,172 the ... Read more »
While economies of scale used to be a significant demotivator for smaller companies when it came to the affordability and practicality of procuring renewable energy, recent technological and industry advancements in the renewable energy landscape have effectively lowered the barrier to entry for smaller businesses. Here's how.
Businesses and organizations seeking to execute waste management and recycling initiatives know the programs must have long-term economic viability in order to be a success - but the complexities of such initiatives continue to be a challenge.
The state of Colorado ranks 9th among US states in terms of renewable energy deployment, and electricity generated from renewable means reached 20% in 2016, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). While wind power accounts for the largest contribution to energy production, solar continues to grow - and conditions seem primed for the continued growth of the renewable
Dunkin’ Donuts plans to begin phasing out polystyrene foam cups beginning this spring, hoping to have completely eliminated polystyrene cups from its global supply chain by 2020. While the majority of Dunkin’ Donuts’ international markets are currently using paper cups, the company will work to replace foam cups with a new, double-walled
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GE and Arenko Group have announced a strategic alliance to build grid scale energy storage systems in the UK. The companies will leverage GE’s battery technology solution, power electronics and advanced controls with Arenko’s leadership in operating batteries in the UK market and proprietary energy trading software platform. Arenko ... Read more »
Con Edison has announced it will add to its incentives for commercial and industrial customers that make HVAC upgrades. The enhanced incentives come in the form of two programs. The first, the Prescriptive Rebate Program, offers cash incentives for the installation of standard energy-efficient equipment, including HVAC such as ... Read more »
HVAC, LED and lighting innovations have helped propel businesses toward unprecedented efficiency savings. According Forester Media’s white paper, “Efficiency on Multiple Levels,” the biggest change in energy efficiency is in capturing the energy savings from behavioral, optimized and attenuated devices. Here’s a breakdown of the drivers behind the innovation ... Read more »
Stem, Inc., an energy storage optimization company, was chosen by Kilroy Realty Corporation (KRC) to deploy over 7.5 MWh of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven energy storage at eight commercial buildings in KRC’s California portfolio. The selection was facilitated by Black Bear Energy Inc., who acted as the owner’s representative for Kilroy Realty. Stem will install ... Read more »
Access Fixtures has announced the launch of their new ZIBO LED outdoor wall lights. These commercial-grade LED fixtures are forward-throw wall packs that operate at 120 lumens/watt, feature die-cast aluminum housings, and are available between 25 watts and 150 watts. The ZIBO line of forward-throw wall packs are L70 rated for ... Read more »
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This week, the US Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $35 million for 24 projects to support early-stage, innovative technologies and solutions in advanced manufacturing. These projects were selected under an Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Advanced Manufacturing Office funding opportunity, focused on advanced materials, advanced processes ... Read more »
Brand owners, food producers and manufacturers must carefully consider what packaging format they use and make an informed decision based on the reality of our current waste management infrastructure and level of public understanding, says Richard McKinlay, head of circular economy at Axion.
News leaked on Friday that President Trump now plans to propose cutting energy efficiency funding and renewable energy programs at the Department of Energy by 72% - but that doesn't mean the administration isn't committed to renewables, says the DOE.
Honeywell has introduced a high recovery retrofit unit to upgrade existing cryogenic units, enabling them to extract more than 99% of high-value ethane from natural gas. The retrofit technology, which will go into commercial service early this year, will help gas processors prepare for the predicted surge in
The Lego Group has joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s How2Recycle program, announcing plans to begin labeling the toy packaging for US consumers this year. By the end of 2018, Lego says that more than 60% of the company’s new toy boxes will have the How2Recycle label. The Lego Group plans ... Read more »
A new report from Research and Markets predicts that the global industrial battery market will grow at a CAGR of 7.1% between 2014 and 2023. Drivers of the growth in this well-established market include increased demand from energy storage and stationary applications and advancements in battery technology, the report says. ... Read more »
Alternative-fuel trucking got a boost with Nikola Motor Company’s plans for a 500-acre manufacturing headquarters facility in Arizona. The company says the new $1 billion facility, located in Buckeye to the west of Phoenix, will help bring its hydrogen-electric semi-trucks to market. Currently based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Nikola ... Read more »
The White House plans to propose cutting energy efficiency and renewable energy programs at the Department of Energy by 72%, pitting fossil fuels against wind and solar. Businesses are expected to weigh in.
Corporate sustainability reports were once complicated beasts that were produced by only the most forward-thinking companies; today, while such reports are now the norm, producing them still takes quite
As part of its proven strategy to invest in the sustainable production of resources that the company consumes both directly and indirectly, IKEA purchased about 25,000 acres of forest property in Alabama - its first
The New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles face off Sunday at the LEED Gold-certified US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis for Super Bowl LII. But how do the teams’ home stadiums stack up environmentally? Let’s find out. Gillette Stadium Home of the New England Patriots, Gillette Stadium began welcoming fans ... Read more »
Companies that incorporate climate risk analysis into their wider management strategies will meet the needs of both investors and regulators, and will set companies apart, according to a new report from Verisk Maplecroft. Learn more...
Draft budget documents show that the Trump Administration is preparing to ask Congress to slash 2019 funding for clean energy research by 72%, the Washington Post reported. Trump wants to cut the budget for the Energy Department’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) from $2.04 billion for this ... Read more »
The New Orleans City Council’s Utility, Cable, Telecommunications, and Technology Committee unanimously passed a resolution this week to explore a “smart city” approach that could include grid modernization and energy-efficient buildings. Smart cities have taken off in recent years around the world, defined by their highly integrated approach to technology. ... Read more »
The Costa Mesa, California, headquarters of skateboard shoe and apparel maker Vans has earned LEED Platinum Certification, the highest standard for sustainable buildings in the world. Vans touts the building as one of the most sustainable in Orange County, with features such as: