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A Look at Sustainability Megatrends on the Road to 2050
A look at how a culture of sustainability can address sobering environmental and economic challenges and shape the future. Read More
PG&E Drops the Curtain on Struggling Carbon Offset Program
The utility's ClimateSmart program fell far short of the utility's initial expectations, with barely one-sixth of the anticipated 170,000 subscribers. Read More
PG&E, National Grid Ranked Best Utilities for Investing in Energy Efficiency
In a ranking of 50 utilities across the country, PG&E topped the list in total spending on EE programs, as well as spending per megawatt-hour of sales. Other top-spending utilities include subsidiaries of National Grid, Edison International and Long Island Power Authority. Read More
BT's Smart Meter Project Saves £13M per Year in Energy Costs
The British telecom firm says that the 22,000 smart meters and 1,500 building management systems it has rolled out will also cut its carbon footprint by 5 percent. Read More
Silver Spring Networks, Hitachi Start Work on Maui Smart Grid Project
To help achieve Hawaii's goal of 70 percent clean energy by 2030, the Maui Smart Project has tapped two partners to integrate renewable energy and educate consumers. Read More
Green Building Market and Impact Report 2011
Just how well are LEED-certified buildings doing in making real-world environmental and energy improvements? Read More
Facebook to Install Hybrid Solar Power and Water System at New HQ
Social media giant Facebook plans to install a rooftop solar power system that will provide hot water as well as electricity at the company's new corporate headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. Read More
How a Broader Definition of 'Value' Opens the Door to Sustainability
What's the business driver for sustainability initiatives? Beyond a small group of no-brainers, many companies are struggling to justify investing in green projects. Embracing a new definition what's valuable can help chart the path forward. Read More
Why the Government Needs to Play a Role in Innovation
The Internet, shale gas technologies and Google search engine all had their origins in research funded by the U.S. government. These are just a few examples, and show why now is exactly the wrong time to stop supporting cleantech innovation. Read More
The Army’s Guide for Working with Utilities to Boost Renewables
A guide to help utilities partner with renewable energy installations to spread green power across the grid. Read More
