Energy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lovins talks about his new book, Reinventing Fire, its implications for companies, and what it will take to make its vision a reality. Read More

From building retrofits to energy generation, there are just a few areas -- each of which poses big challenges -- that, if tackled right, can put us on the path to a clean energy future. Read More

Smart cities in the not-so-distant future will be built on a growing network of technology. Pike Research takes a look at the prospects for that market in is latest report. Read More