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Solar Power Landfill Cover Goes Live in Texas
Republic Services Inc. has converted a landfill cover into a flexible solar power generating system in what could be the first of several projects in the South Texas region. Read More
Doing Well By Doing Good
A study by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors finds a clear link between buildings with Energy Star ratings and higher rental earnings. Read More
Green Buildings Earn Higher Rents, Study Finds
A study by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors finds a clear link between buildings with Energy Star ratings and higher rental earnings. Read More
Carbon-Neutral, Five-Star Hotel Planned in China
Mayland Seaside Hotel, a five-star hotel project along the Zhujiang River, is being designed as the world's first carbon-neutral hotel. Read More
Most Manufacturers 'Spectacularly Inefficient,' Researchers Find
A new report from MIT finds that new, high-tech manufacturing systems use anywhere from one thousand to one million times as much energy as older methods. Read More
Google's Favorite Car Company
Think about the aerodynamics of jet plane, a sailboat and a minivan. When we build things to fly through the air or propel us through the water, we design efficient vehicles. Not so with cars. Aptera, an auto company startup, aims to change that. Read More
U.S. Green Bank Proposed to Finance Clean Energy and Efficiency Projects
U.S. Representative Chris Van Hollen has introduced legislation to establish a Green Bank as a tax-exempt wholly owned corporation of the United States that would provide a range of financing support to clean energy and energy efficiency projects in the country. Read More
Accenture Boosts Smart Grid Support With City-Utility Network
The Accenture Intelligent City Network will help cities and utilities share information and experiences for developing and implementing smart grid technologies. Read More
Water, Energy and Climate Change: A contribution from the business community
Water, energy and climate change are inextricably linked. If we truly want to find sustainable solutions, we must ensure that we address all three in a holistic way, according to this report from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Read More
Future Looks Brighter for Solar Hot Water Heating Systems at Hotels
Historically, owners of lodging establishments throughout the United States and Canada have ignored the sun as a source of potential energy to heat water. Whether because of concerns about cost or misperceptions about how solar thermal technology works, solar hot water heating systems have been rare. But now that's all beginning to change. Read More