Technology
Here's the resiliency recipe for cities of the future
Big Data, intelligent networks and green infrastructure are only a few ingredients of smarter cities. Here's how to get cooking. Read More
Energy insiders spark debate over future of electricity
"Innovative thinking is not normal." RMI’s inaugural e Lab Ignite event sparks honest dialogue on the future of energy at a grand scale. Read More
Former Marlboro factory lights up for energy storage
The lithium-ion battery storage startup Alevo has raised more than $1 billion to begin production at a former Philip Morris factory in North Carolina. Read More
Hidden inside this SF hotel, the past meets the future of energy
From the birth of the age of electricity to the onset of the age of the microgrid, This hotel has played a key role. This week it's home to VERGE SF. Read More
Why stakeholder engagement is key to successful CSR programs
Building online communities to engage with stakeholders conveniently, transparently and authentically unlocks business value. Read More
9 ways sustainability drives profit
From lower costs to higher brand performance and improved employee morale, a serious business case can be made for sustainability. In case we forgot. Read More
8 ways Big Data helps improve global water and food security
Information about water use and availability helps us learn how to best use this resource. If we can collect the pieces, we can solve the puzzle. Read More
How a decaying Swedish city became an eco-friendly hub
Malmö has embraced smart tech, green roofs and car-sharing — and produces 30 percent of its energy via renewables. Read More
How Walmart aims to spread sustainability, one factory at a time
Zach Freeze: The new RedE Tool is rolling to suppliers in China as an industry mechanism, available to anyone and scalable everywhere. Read More
How HP achieves leadership in sustainable product footprinting at a fraction of the cost
In addition to HP’s commitment to designing more sustainable products, the company is also committed to transparency and disclosure about the footprint of their products. This case study outlines how HP developed a science-based and data-driven platform for product footprint assessments to guide product designers, meet and demonstrate compliance to powerful standards like EPEAT, and help customers identify reliable energy savings. Not only did their rapid LCA tool result in better products, it delivered an estimated $1 million in savings and hundreds of hours of time. Read More
