Energy
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How one Alaskan island went 100% renewable
Kodiak Island was spending $7 million a year on 2.8 million gallons of diesel. Now, the Alaska island gets its energy from wind and hydro power. Read More
What the "cold economy" means for a warming world
How we meet the world’s demand to keep things cool has major implications for the entire planet. New engines and heat pumps are one step in the right direction. Read More
Road to Paris: A corporate crash course on climate and COP21
If Paris is really the "last chance" to avert the worst impacts of climate change, what will it take for more big businesses to make their moves? Read More
States turning to green banks to finance renewables
As financial support from the government wanes, many states are turning to the private sector to nurture their renewable energy markets, which also is proving to be a boon to business. Read More
The $520 million White House bid to widen access to solar
Citigroup, GRID Alternatives, SunEdison and NRG are just some companies partnering with the White House to open up solar to low income residents. Read More
Tesla, Stem boost business case for energy storage
High-power battery providers are wooing buyers including Adobe Systems and Extended Stay America hotels. Read More
Third-party solar ownership can energize the Southeast
A new rule is paving the way for more solar leases and power purchase agreements to flourish across the region. Read More
A small Iowa town embraces energy independence
For Bloomfield, a fresh energy strategy can create jobs and resilience, with promise for Main Streets across the nation. Read More
How a tiny diesel-powered island is becoming a U.S. wind hub
Island living often comes at a high price when it comes to energy. Just off the coast of Rhode Island, tiny Block Island is in providing an example of why that doesn't have to be the case. Read More
Ship efficiency technologies ready to set sail
With banks casting a leery eye at fuel-gobbling vessels, shipowners turn to speedy retrofits to take advantage of wind power. Read More