Technology
Shaw's David Morgan: How data improves sustainability
Making carpet may not seem particularly data-intensive. But there's something underfoot. Read More
5 'deep' questions to unlock efficiency in buildings
Not all retrofits are created equal. Here's what it takes to achieve a makeover with steep drops in costs and emissions. Read More
EBay will add waste heat to power Utah data center
The company already uses fuel cells and biogas at the Salt Lake City facility. Read More
Potential vs. reality: Sustainability’s value when investing in technology
Research by GreenBiz Group and AT&T finds that Information and Communications Technology (ICT) executives and sustainability leaders need to speak the same language. Read More
Silver Spring Networks launches Smart Metering-as-a-Service
The company first will target New Zealand with a service aimed at helping consumers better control energy use. Read More
Can personalization help Opower scale demand response?
Using smart meter data and 'behavioral analytics,' Opower says it can cut the cost of residential demand response by 60 percent. Read More
This resiliency plan makes New Orleans look like Amsterdam
Imagine getting around New Orleans by canal. In this vision, floating streets and 'water plazas' help to flood-proof the Big Easy. Read More
New Jersey becomes latest state to invest in microgrids
The state believes microgrids will provide protection and resilience for a transit system heavily affected during Superstorm Sandy. Read More
How cloud technology can bring clean drinking water to India
Sensors and solar-powered ATMs are key features in an expanding network of stations enabling easy access to water. Read More
Hackathons harness data for sustainability, fun and maybe profit
At these events, tools are emerging to tackle climate change and its sweeping effects with data, bit by bit, one app at a time. Read More