Energy
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Coal-Fired Solar vs. Ultra Low-Carbon Solar
Investors, consumers and employees are increasingly focused on corporate ESG goals. This newfound attention is a universally positive change, helping prioritize sustainability in businesses large and small. As part of their efforts, many CSOs rely on solar and other renewable energy sources to drive progress on their companies’ sustainability goals. With increased attention often comes increased scrutiny. Inadvertent mistakes can trigger a backlash for activities that run contrary to sustainable goals. Remember toilet paper made from cutting old growth rainforests? Read More
Why energy efficiency is key to net-zero
Are we so busy looking to the future, we’re forgetting to do everything we can do today? Read More
The might of metals in the clean energy transition
The need for metals is a problem in search of a solution. Will the United States fill the mining gap? Read More
More Than Meets the Eye: Why Developers Should Take a Good Look at Community Solar
Over the past few years, community solar has shown its resiliency as a great source of renewable energy. Recent restrictions and changes in energy use patterns have further highlighted the potential for community solar. For developers and EPCs, community solar offers a great opportunity to deliver lower electricity costs and clean energy to residential and corporate end customers. While the potential for community solar has raised some eyebrows, it’s also no doubt raised some questions: Read More
The new mindset for industrial decarbonization
We may not have all the answers or technologies for addressing emissions from production and manufacturing, but there’s a lot we can do now. And it is advantageous to start. Read More
Why corporate energy buyers should 'Go to 11'
Buying 100 percent renewable energy may only be the beginning. Read More
What Microsoft's new Israeli building says about sustainable office design post-pandemic
The new building brings together sustainability with good old tech perks and a new emphasis on flexibility spurred by the work-from-home revolution. Read More
Unilever, Starbucks are founding members in venture to turn food waste into energy
Vanguard Renewables makes renewable natural gas financially and logistically possible for farms and global brands. Read More
Can Europe’s community-owned renewables compete with Big Energy?
Local wind and solar cooperatives have been instrumental in fostering Europe’s renewable energy growth. Now, as multinational corporations play an ever-larger role in efforts to decarbonize Europe’s economy, the EU is looking to bolster these grassroots clean-energy initiatives. Read More
SteelZero commitments represent a new era in heavy manufacturing production
Steel is an unavoidable material in modern building, so builders and designers are signally it is time for manufacturers to start investing in net zero emissions steel. Read More