Why ARPA-E is essential for U.S. energy innovation

The federal agency has a mission of overcoming long-term, high-risk barriers to developing energy technologies. Read More

It won't be easy, but Hawaii should speed up its transition to clean energy

The state has made major progress in its shift from oil to renewables but there’s still a lot to be done, according to a new report analyzing its ongoing transition. Read More

Intuit hatches plan to help customers and employees buy clean power

Here's an innovative new option for smaller businesses to reduce their carbon footprint. Read More

Battery storage is reaching the point of no return

Management teams are bracing for the advent of wider battery installations. Read More

How to push buildings to new levels of efficiency

Carbon Lighthouse and Redaptive make small fixes to buildings that bring big cuts in power use. Read More

Why Berkshire Hathaway's utility is aiming for 100 percent renewable energy

Hint: it’s about falling costs and rising customer demand for clean power. Read More

The smart city's blueprint for EV infrastructure

To EV or not to EV is not the question for a rising number of urban dwellers. This is: If you buy an electric vehicle, where could you charge it? Read More

How cities can fight global water insecurity

Utilities can implement a variety of demand management strategies to water the world's concrete jungles. Read More

The most noteworthy part of Apple’s 100% clean power milestone

Other big companies should emulate the tech giant’s focus on helping suppliers get there, too. Read More

How to infuse distributed generation with institutional capital

The yieldco and asset-backed security models could both be highly relevant. Read More