Energy
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Starbucks Takes Action to Address Climate Change
The company has committed to purchasing enough clean, renewable wind energy to match 5% of the energy needed to power its company-operated retail stores in North America using renewable energy certificates. Read More
The Eight Don’ts of Green Power Purchasing
What separates organizations whose green power purchases succeed from those that flounder? By Kevin Hagen of Shuksan Energy Consulting Read More
Energy Management and Shareholder Value
This executive briefing offers businesses increased evidence on and successful practices for linking energy efficiency and shareholder value. Read More
Identifying Environmentally Preferable Uses for Biomass Resources
July 2004 report shows that that different land uses can yield even higher GHG emission reductions per hectare. Read More
Biodiesel — An Emerging Clean Fuel
Manufactured from vegetable oils, primarily soy beans, biodiesel is a safe, biodegradable, renewable fuel that offers a reduction in many air pollutants when used in ordinary diesel engines and furnaces. By Robert W. Varney Read More
University of California Adopts Green Building and Clean Energy Policy
Diverse stakeholders in the UC system recently came together to develop a new system-wide policy, which tightens building design standards and includes ambitious but attainable goals for "green energy" production and purchasing. Read More
Marriott Hotels Cuts Energy Costs with Vending Machine Technology
Marriott hotels is turning to energy-efficient vending machine technology to help lower the hotel chain's energy costs. Read More
Report: Industry Must Lead to Reduce London's Ecological Footprint
London's ecological footprint is more than twice the size of the U.K., and if everyone lived as Londoners do, it would take over three planets to support them, a new report has revealed. Read More
Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Standards for Canada
February 2005 report presents background information and options for the development of a greenhouse gas emissions and related vehicle fuel-efficiency standards in Canada. Read More
ChevronTexaco Launches First Hydrogen Fueling Station
ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures has unveiled its first Chevron Hydrogen energy station at the Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center in California. Read More