China and U.S. Will Lead the Next-Gen Electric Vehicle Race
The world’s largest automotive markets, U.S. and China, are also the greatest consumers of energy. China consumed the equivalent of 2.3 billion tons of oil in 2009, according to the International...
View ArticleHyundai Pledges 50 MPG for Cars and Trucks by 2025
Hyundai Motor America says it plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 miles per gallon (mpg) by 2025 for its passenger cars and light duty trucks. To meet this...
View ArticleVolkswagen May Use Methane to Power Assembly Plant
Volkswagen (VW) wants to use methane gas from a closed landfill in the city of Chattanooga, Tenn., to power its auto assembly plant, reports Chattanooga Times Free Press. The methane gas landfill...
View ArticleRoundup – General Dynamics, PGE, TXU Energy
General Dynamics to pay EPA penalty to settle hazardous waste violations Reliable Plant Portland General Electric Opens North America’s First Public-Use Quick-Charge Station for Electric Vehicles in...
View ArticleCoal-Fired Plants in Trouble with Federal, State Governments
While DTE Energy is being sued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over expansion plans at its coal-fired electric plant in Michigan, Edison International has agreed to cut sulfur-dioxide...
View ArticleCertainTeed, NJR Partner on 870-kW Solar Project
NJR Clean Energy Ventures (NJRCEV) plans to lease space atop of CertainTeed’s fiberglass insulation distribution facility in Berlin, New Jersey, for a rooftop solar system. The solar project will...
View ArticleDannon CSR Report: Cuts Carbon Footprint by 10%
The Dannon Company has cut its overall carbon footprint by 10 percent in 2009, according to the company’s 2009 Corporate Social Responsibility Report. The food and beverage company has been named one...
View ArticleFord’s 2011 Explorer is 85% Recyclable
Ford Motor Company has redesigned the Ford Explorer with more recyclable and renewable materials and increased efficiency. Setting a new benchmark in automotive sustainability, the 2011 model is 85...
View ArticlePower Integrations Powers Up 600 kW Solar Array
Power Integrations, a manufacturer of high-voltage integrated circuits (ICs), has powered up its $3.6-million solar array at its San Jose headquarters in the Edenvale Technology Park. The photovoltaic...
View ArticleVW Beetle Powered by Biogas
GENeco has converted a VW Beetle to be powered by biogas, produced from human waste at sewage plants across the UK, reports The Telegraph. The company’s Bio-Bug prototype is Britain’s first car to run...
View ArticleCF to Spend $12M to Manage Haz Wastes at Florida Fertilizer Plant
CF Industries will spend approximately $12 million to reduce and manage hazardous wastes generated at its Plant City, Fla. phosphoric acid and ammoniated fertilizer manufacturing facility. Under a...
View ArticleRoundup – Best Buy, Boston Scientific, Edison
Best Buy Wants to Become Top EV Seller; Educating Customers is Key Triple Pundit Boston Scientific gets hazardous waste move fine Boston Herald Edison to offer zero interest on energy-saving equipment...
View ArticlePorsche Goes ‘Green’ with Hybrid Car Lineup
Porsche has announced two hybrid car models with the 2011 Cayenne S Hybrid ready to roll as the automakers’ first production hybrid, reports the Wall Street Journal. The hybrid features a combined...
View ArticleNippon Paper to Build $71M Cogeneration Plant at Port Angeles Mill
Nippon Paper Industries’ $71 million cogeneration plant project for its Port Angeles mill in Washington will make the company more efficient, reduce overall air pollution and produce 20 megawatts of...
View ArticleNegotiating Green Leases: Top Issues for Tenants
There are many reasons a company might find itself a tenant in a green lease: corporate policy initiatives for more environmental responsibility; a preferred location which happens to be in a LEED...
View ArticleLas Vegas Airport to Save about $5.4M in Annual Utility Costs
McCarran International Airport says energy efficiency is a priority as rate hikes approved by the Public Utilities Commissions have meant higher prices for commercial customers, reports Las Vegas Sun....
View ArticleFairmont Hotels Save More Than $800,000 Annually
The Canadian Fairmont Hotels & Resorts chain is saving more than $800,000 annually by implementing several climate change projects across four hotels, reports The Energy Collective. By partnering...
View ArticleClimate Change Talks Backslide at Bonn
U.N. climate talks have moved backward rather than moving toward an accord later this year as some nations have balked at pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The US envoy said some countries have...
View ArticleTips for Selecting the Right Green Roof Design
When designing a green roof for your business, several issues need to be addressed, including type (extensive or intensive), weight, maintenance, irrigation, plant choices and cost. Several key factors...
View ArticleBenchmarking Ensures Energy Management Programs Remain a Priority
To implement an effective corporate energy management system, businesses need a combination of senior management support, good data, clear targets and technical, managerial and economic resources, as...
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