How Pandora, Alibris slashed their data-center power needs

Flash memory is helping companies shrink their server footprints and increase ROI. Read More

Small startup brings big data tools to the smart grid

AutoGrid Systems is the newest startup to tackle the big (and unstructured) data smart grid challenge. Read More

How Safeway turned energy management into a competitive edge

After centralizing data that detailed its consumption and spending habits, the grocery giant mitigated risk through negotiating stable rates and long-term purchase agreements. Read More

Urban interventions: Landscape architects take back the streets

As cities become more populated, planners are going to have to start thinking hard about open spaces. Read More

Virtual energy storage: Using buildings as batteries

How to save tens of billions of dollars, create a catalyst for the renewable energy industry, improve utility profitability, strengthen security and slow global climate change. Read More

How to measure the ROI of LEED

Measuring the costs and benefits of LEED certification is easier now that multiple studies have shown green buildings sell for higher prices and draw higher rents.   Read More

Oil bath, anyone? Intel servers take a dip

Unlikely cooling agent a result of company's experimentation. Read More

The $31 billion startup: Q&A with Schneider Electric's Jeff Drees

One of the global leaders in smart grid industrial hardware sees big data, software and collaboration as key to the company's future success Read More

How big data drives intelligent transportation

Intelligent transportation requires a system that is instrumented, interconnected, and intelligent. Read More

10 tips to improve your buildings' operational efficiency

With commercial buildings accounting for up to 75 percent of the energy used and 20 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in urban areas, it's critical that they operate more efficiently. Read More