Energy
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Sustainability issues among top 10 global concerns
Although the list of global trends was mostly dominated by political and economic concerns, some key sustainability issues were at the top of leaders’ minds. Read More
How IKEA plans to take its buildings energy-neutral
The company says the plan will make it "energy independent" by 2020. Complete neutrality, though, depends on how you calculate the furniture giant’s total footprint. 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
An inside look at California's cap-and-trade program
Four hundred businesses are expected to participate in the first carbon allowance auction managed by the state's Air Resources Board. Read More
The new-build solar opportunity
The real opportunity for solar homes may be in new construction, not retrofits. Read More
Will algae become a growth business?
Bill Gates is backing the world's largest algae farm. What does he know that the rest of us don't? 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 sell renewable energy to Walmart
How does the world's biggest retailer source solar, wind and other renewables? Here are the rules of engagement. Read More
Can Moore’s Law drive sustainability?
An observation that transformed the technology industry may also be on the verge of turning the world’s fledgling environmental markets into the next big business opportunity Read More
5 ways to clean up fracking's chemical act
A prescription for the energy industry to lower fracking’s chemical impact and address community concerns with more meaningful public disclosure. Read More