$4bn for Energy Efficiency Announced; Walgreens, Kohl’s, Nissan Commit to...
3M, Alcoa, GE, Kohl’s, Nissan, Supervalu, Walgreens and dozens of other organizations joined President Obama and former president Bill Clinton today in announcing almost $4 billion in federal and...
View ArticleNew Trends Predicted for Ultracapacitors in the Energy Storage Industry
As 2012 quickly approaches, it is time to take a look at upcoming trends in the energy storage industry. Moving into next year ultracapacitors will see increased use in transportation, smart grid,...
View ArticleResource Efficiency vs. Carbon Reduction
The dramatic improvements in efficient lighting technologies over the past three centuries have left the energy intensity of lighting unchanged. The higher energy efficiencies have all been used up by...
View ArticleConsumer Sector Dominates Energy Harvesting
The consumer sector is leading the way in energy harvesting – using ambient energy to power small electronic devices, according to a report by analysis firm IDTechEx. In terms of market value, variety...
View ArticleRenewables Briefing: NextEra, Google, South Carolina Electric & Gas, Boeing...
A NextEra Energy Resources LLC wind farm in Oklahoma providing energy to Google is operational, according to McClatchy-Tribune Regional News. The 100.8 MW Minco II Wind Energy Center (pictured) in...
View ArticleE-Mon Launches Smart Meter Range
Electric submetering firm E-Mon has released four new smart meter devices. The new line of “D-Mon” products offers advanced energy information – including 38 metering parameters – and expanded...
View ArticlePolicy & Enforcement Briefing: COP 17 Durban, SolarWorld, Better Buildings...
Durban: U.N. climate chief Christiana Figueres remains hopeful that countries can get past the years of gridlock to reach fresh, binding commitments to GHG reductions, Reuters said. The remarks follow...
View ArticleCarbon Forecast Slashed; UN Seeks CDM Improvements
Point Carbon has slashed its carbon prices forecast for the third phase of the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme by 10 euros per ton, against its July prediction, to 12 euros a ton. The analyst said price...
View ArticleCOP 17 Press Briefing – End of Week One
UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres briefs the press on the status of negotiations at the end of the first week of the Durban Climate Change Conference.
View ArticleUTT to Turn Park Waste Into Carpet Backing
Universal Textile Technologies has formed a partnership with Grand Teton National Park to convert bottles from the park into backing for carpet and synthetic turf products. The PET Park Project will...
View ArticleGM May Buy Back Volts over Fire Fears
General Motors says that it will buy back Chevy Volts from any owners concerned about the car’s risk of catching fire, the AP reports. Three fires have broken out in Chevy Volts after crash tests,...
View ArticleCoke Pulls Polar Bear Cans after Customer Confusion
Coca-Cola has been forced to re-design cans meant to highlight its partnership with the World Wildlife Fund, after customers complained that the cans looked too much like those for Diet Coke. Coke...
View ArticleLeaders in Energy Management Software Named
CA Technologies, CarbonSystems, IBM and Verisae have emerged as the leading providers of enterprise-scale energy management software, according to a study from analysis firm Verdantix. Green Quadrant...
View ArticleEmployee Engagement Less Effective than in 2009, Survey Finds
More than half of organizations engage employees on sustainability frequently, up five percent on 2009, but the percent of engagement programs deemed effective or somewhat effective fell by eight...
View ArticleSustainability in the Electronics Supply Chain
A discussion on sustainability in the electronics supply chain. The roundtable is co-chaired by Riverwood Solutions’ Jeff Wallingford and EMSNow’s Philip Stoten. The guests are Ray Bruce, Head of...
View ArticleNavy Orders Cooking Oil, Algae to Power Ships
The U.S. Navy has placed the world’s largest advanced biofuel order of 425,000 gallons with Dynamic Fuels LLC, a joint venture between Tyson Foods Inc. and Syntroleum Corporation; and bioproducts...
View ArticleSuntech, Tesco, Schneider Take Home Gigatron Awards
Renewable energy firm Suntech, grocery chain Tesco and Schneider Electric are among those companies to receive awards for outstanding business leadership in carbon emissions reduction at Carbon War...
View ArticleDeepwater Horizon: One Year On
BP’s Deepwater Horizon sparked criticism from regulators, investors, the public and media in the U.S. Yet many oil spills in the global oil & gas industry – before and after BP’s disaster – are...
View ArticleStandards & Compliance Briefing: LEED, WEEE, Energy Awards
Volkswagen’s Passat manufacturing plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., has been named a platinum LEED-certified factory, making it the only auto making plant in the world to receive the such designation, the...
View ArticlePepsiCo-Trialed Tool Analyzes Thousands of Products
Sustainability consultants Best Foot Forward have launched a service, piloted by PepsiCo, Tesco and Crown Paints, which aims to provide a quick alternative to lifecycle assessments. Best Foot Forward...
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