Energy
What Microsoft's new Israeli building says about sustainable office design post-pandemic
The new building brings together sustainability with good old tech perks and a new emphasis on flexibility spurred by the work-from-home revolution. Read More
Renewable energy growth depends on a circular economy for batteries
As the renewable energy sector grows, high-capacity long-life battery storage is fundamental to its success. How these batteries are designed and made will define their environmental impact for generations to come. Read More
Build back better with a sustainable ocean economy
Sustainable ocean industries offer myriad opportunities to create jobs, improve livelihoods and combat climate change. Read More
Working from home might not cut energy consumption as much as we’d hoped
Some research suggests that overall energy savings are likely to be limited, and in many cases could be nonexistent. Read More
Does this tiny island of the coast of Maine hold the answer to the future of electricity?
Integrating time-tested technology with emerging innovations, remote Isle au Haut could be a renewable energy model for the rest of the world. Read More
$13 trillion: China's expected construction spending by 2030. Will some go to zero carbon buildings?
National and local policies are fostering a building boom and intersecting with decarbonization goals. Read More
GreenBiz Insights: Energy Resilience
The climate conscious often associate the term “resilience” with infrastructure, such as sea walls, stormwater management systems and public transit hubs. But the notion of “energy resilience” is gaining currency as communities and companies contemplate how to align their investments in affordable clean energy with keeping the lights on during turbulent times. Read More
Corporate climate action: A matter of policy
The time for companies sitting on the sidelines on climate policy — or saying one thing and doing another — is running out. Read More
2019 Corporate Energy & Sustainability Progress Report
The 2019 Corporate Energy & Sustainability Progress Report looks at the global trends, barriers and opportunities impacting enterprise energy and carbon-management programs. Although corporate teams responsible for these efforts still struggle with funding and data, the report reveals that a majority of large companies have set public-facing sustainability targets — goals that are driving the adoption of innovative strategies and technologies, and shifting perceptions of the value of conservation and climate action. Read More
What utilities can teach us about fighting climate change
Even a $400 billion industry can move when the money is right and the need for climate action is clear. Read More
