DHL to Cut Emissions by 30 Percent by 2020

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

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2008 Energy Efficiency Indicator

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

ESCOs and Utilities: Shaping the Future of the Energy Efficiency Business

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

SunChips Gathers Energy From its Namesake

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

The Benefits and Drawbacks of Carbon Offsets

As one of the most common ways to improve their environmental impact, many companies embrace carbon offsets without fully understanding them. What happens to the money spent on offsets, and how does it affect the environment now and in coming years? Read More

CoStar Study Finds Higher Demand, Rent Prices for Green Buildings

A comparison of similar green (LEED certified or Energy Star labeled) and non-green buildings finds that the greener options are in higher demand, have higher occupancy rates, charge more for rent and sell at higher prices. Read More

Credit Suisse to Invest $300M in Renewables

Credit Suisse and its partners will invest at least $300 million in the renewable energy sector through private equity firm Hudson Clean Energy Partners. Read More

German Parliament Heading for 100 Percent Renewable Power

The German Reichstag is set to become the first parliamentary building in the world to use only renewable energy. Read More

The Death and Rebirth of "50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth"

50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth is back in print, updated for the 21st century. If that doesn't send a mild shiver down your spine, then you are under 25 years old. Read More

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Running Out of Time: New U.S. EPA Power Plant Data Shows Greenhouse Gases Rising Steadily

An analysis of EPA data shows action must be taken now to start bringing down CO2 emissions. Read More