Energy

Long derided as a waste of space and a symbol of sprawl, the heat energy in the pavement in your lot could soon be used to heat hot water or be used in absorption chillers to provide cooling. Read More

This lack of energy ownership can cost companies millions. In many cases, senior management does not realize how much they're spending on energy across all sites, or that energy is often second only to healthcare in terms of overall cost growth.  Read More

A study by researchers at the University of Texas finds that the embedded energy in wasted food is equal to 2 percent of the nation's annual energy budget; cutting food waste would save 350 million barrels of oil per year. Read More

Policy makers and thinkers of all varieties around the world these days are grappling with the design of smart, efficient policy; the challenge ahead of them is daunting. Energy demand is rising, especially in developing countries, while at the same time scientists tell us we must dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions or face catastrophic climate change events. Read More

ClimateWeekNY?C is a tremendous opportunity for us to convene as a community and identify the best path for a transition towards a low-carbon economy. By expanding our efforts to focus on new financial and economic tools we can capitalize on the largest wealth creation opportunity of our lifetime. Read More

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America division will deploy five all-electric trucks in New York City this month as part of a green fleet expansion that will place 176 electric delivery vehicles on the road over the next year. Read More

The company, a subsidiary of utility giant Exelon, launched what it is calling a "Smart Grid Innovation Corridor" in 10 Northern Illinois communities where there are already smart meters installed in 130,000 homes. Five pilot tests will take place in the corridor, using the smart meter technology as the foundation. Read More

Kikkoman Foods Inc. plans to start tapping into the power of the sun this month with the completion of a carport-mounted 106kW solar photovoltaic system at the company's soy sauce factory in California's Central Valley. Read More

Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited, the world's second largest cruise operator, has cut fuel consumption by about 4 percent with better designed ships, smarter sailing practices and energy efficiency measures that include installing solar window film in every ship in the fleet.   Read More

The Ohio-based juice maker also made strides in other 2011 environmental goals, Sunny Delight explained its 2009 Sustainability Report released this week, which spans several areas of its operation, including transportation and logistics, packaging, energy and water use, and waste. Read More