Businesses Mobilize in Support of Distributed Solar
Companies are lining up to take part in distributed solar power arrays, with nearly 1,300 megawatts worth of such deals announced in recent weeks, reports the New York Times. Utilities are encouraging...
View ArticleChina Edges U.S. in 2009 Wind Installations
At 13,000 megawatts of new wind energy installed, China led all nations in adding wind turbines in 2009, according to the Global Wind Energy Council. The U.S. installed 9,922 MW worth, followed by...
View ArticleSanta Barbara Car Rental Facility Generates 75% of Own Energy
A 159 kilowatt solar array at the Santa Barbara, Calif., airport’s rental car facility generates more than three-quarters of energy used on-site. The facility, which has 816 solar panels, includes...
View ArticleTijuana Flats Opens Energy Efficient Prototype
The Lauderhill, Fla., location of Tijuana Flats has added numerous energy saving features. The fast-casual restaurant chain says it plans to continue adding eco-friendly features to future locations,...
View ArticleSports Teams Embrace Sustainability
Eighty percent of North American professional sports teams plan to increase their environmental sustainability programs, according to a survey of more than 50 pro teams by ProGreenSports. The survey...
View ArticleGoose Island Touts Low-Carbon Brew
As more brewers take steps to reduce their environmental impact, they are also finding ways to market their beers as such. For instance, Goose Island has launched a low-carbon pale ale called the Green...
View ArticleAnalyzing Energy-Efficiency Metrics Can Reduce Energy Use in Data Centers
Capturing and analyzing energy efficiency-metrics in data centers can improve business management decisions in several areas, particularly as computing and storage requirements grow, coupled with...
View ArticleTo Ensure Future Compliance, Utility Asks for CO2 Limits
A new power plant in California has requested a permit that limits its carbon dioxide emissions, in anticipation of more stringent federal rules coming down the pike. The Russell City Energy Center in...
View ArticleCollapsible Ocean Shipping Container May Help Reduce Emissions
A collapsible ocean shipping container could help international shipping firms reduce their carbon footprint. The container collapses to one-fourth of its “full” size, meaning that more containers can...
View ArticleBipartisan Senatorial Effort Seeks Cap and Trade for non-CO2 Emissions
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced legislation that would limit emissions of sulfur dioxide, mercury and nitrogen oxide, but not carbon dioxide. The bill also would set up a cap and trade...
View ArticleIBM ‘Cloud Computing’ Data Center Saves 15% in Energy Costs
IBM has launched a new energy efficient data center that, in turn, lowers the carbon footprint of clients who use it for “cloud computing.” The data center, in Research Triangle Park, N.C., can...
View ArticleCEO Report Envisions $6 Trillion in Sustainable New Business Opportunities
Businesses must work together with government and society to develop strategies to ensure that a global population of about 9 billion people lives well within the planet’s resources by 2050, according...
View ArticleTBR Evaluates Sustainability Strategies at Dell, CSC, Cisco
Technology Business Research’s (TBR) quarterly report highlights different sustainability strategies at three major global companies: Dell, CSC and Cisco. The analysis covers Dell’s product design and...
View ArticleNational RES Would Benefit Southeastern, Manufacturing States
A national Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) that calls for 25 percent renewable energy by 2025 is expected to mostly benefit southeastern and manufacturing states that stand to gain the most from...
View ArticleBurt’s Bees Decreases Waste to Landfill by 51.5% in 2009
Burt’s Bees surpassed environmental targets for 2009 versus the previous year including a 51.5 percent decrease in waste to landfill, a 15.3 percent decrease in energy use, and a 5.5 percent decrease...
View ArticleRytec’s Fast Cold Storage Door Helps Save Energy
A new insulated roll door claims to be the fastest such door in production, with implications for energy savings. Rytec’s new door has a peak speed of 182 feet per second. It is sold under the...
View ArticleData Centers Can Apply for Energy Star Rating in June
The EPA hopes to launch its Energy Star program for data centers in June, reports PCWorld. Earlier, the program had been tentatively scheduled to launch in early 2010. Last May, EPA launched Energy...
View ArticleHVAC Software Helps University of Texas Save $500K a Year
Using HVAC optimization software, the University of Texas at Austin should see $500,000 a year in energy savings. The university, which should save 6 million kilowatt hours in electricity a year, is...
View ArticlePixar Data Center Saves Money Via Cold Aisle Containment
Pixar’s data center uses a cold aisle containment strategy to save energy. The system has two cold aisles covering 1,600 square feet and drawing an IT load of 335 kilowatts, according to this cold...
View ArticleEnergy-Efficient Lighting Saves Canadian Tire $6M in 2009
Canadian Tire, a retailer of tire and automotive parts, gas stations and general merchandise and apparel, says it will be among the first Canadian companies to include their sustainability metrics in...
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