Energy
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Starbucks Takes the Low-Profile Road to Renewable Energy
Starbucks committed recently to purchase wind power to offset a portion of the energy used in its operations, a move that places the company in the top 25 U.S. purchasers of renewable energy. But mitigating climate change, not garnering pro-environment publicity, is the main driver behind Starbucks' decision to buy renewable energy certificates. By Denis Du Bois Read More
LAX Lauded for First Large-Airport Hydrogen Fueling Station
Los Angeles International Airport has won this year's Airports Council International-North America Environmental Achievement Award in the large-airport class for constructing the first retail hydrogen-fueling and generation station at an airport. Read More
Small is Beautiful: U.S. House Size, Resource Use, and the Environment
This journal article examines some of the trends in single-family house building in the United States and provides recommendations for downsizing houses to improve quality and resource efficiency. Read More
Efficiency and Innovation in U.S. Manufacturing Energy Use
Report features 17 case studies, including one featuring Frito-Lay, whose energy efficiency upgrades are returning 30% on investment annually. Read More
Builders’ Best Practices Guide to Hot and Humid Climates
A free guide to the construction of energy-efficient homes specifically in hot, humid climates. Read More
Ocean Spray Juices New Production Facility with Gas from Landfill
Ocean Spray is tapping into a renewable source of energy to power its new manufacturing facility in Wisconsin: methane gas from the nearby landfill. Read More
Builders’ Best Practices Guide to Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry Climates
A free guide to the construction of energy-efficient homes specifically in the hot, dry climate of the American Southwest. Read More
Department of Energy Resources to Make Paper Mills More Energy Efficient
March 2005 report describes the opportunities to improve energy efficiency in the forest product industry. Read More
Holiday Inn Cuts Costs with Guest Room Energy-Management Controls
By reducing the costs associated with heating and cooling unoccupied rooms, Holiday Inn and Suites in Madison will save more than $17,000 a year in energy costs. Read More
Alternative Energy
Green energy comes from sun, wind, water, the burning of organic matter, and the heat of the Earth. This GreenBiz Essential explains how your business can tap into these cheap, abundant, and sustainable resources. Read More