Energy

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has released the second edition of its acclaimed Green Partnership Guide, a comprehensive how-to for companies looking to "green" their operations. Read More

Research engineers have shown that electricity costs for office buildings can be reduced by up to 40 percent by running air conditioning overnight. Read More

A new Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) study indicates that consumers think plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) offer the best of both worlds with the advantages of both electric and gasoline vehicles -- such as savings on fuel and maintenance, use of an existing 120-volt infrastructure, long range, and popular features. Read More

AstroPower, Inc., a manufacturer of solar electric power systems for homes and small businesses, has announced an agreement with The Home Depot to sell the systems in a pilot program aimed at moving solar electric power technology into the mainstream market. Read More

Fiji Water has revealed the carbon footprint of its entire supply chain as well as plans to reduce emissions, reduce materials used and help reforest Fiji. Read More

The launch earlier this year of the Eco-Patent Commons marked a big step forward in information-sharing among greentech companies; despite its significant promise, the Commons needs some small improvements to truly become a powerful building block for innovation. Read More

Program includes vehicle and aircraft fleets replacement, buildings overhaul and staff training. Read More

Johnson Controls presented results of its second annual Energy Efficiency Indicator study to show how organizations are responding to energy costs and environmental concerns. Read More

Energy Service Companies like Johnson Controls and Ameresco have developed a partnership with utility companies that, through cooperation and competition alike, shows that in the post-Enron world, energy efficiency can be both profitable and beneficial. Read More

A Modesto, Calif., SunChips plant will turn on a field of solar concentrators later this month, eventually gathering enough heat from the sun to power its chip manufacturing line. Read More