World Economic Forum Explodes The Profits vs. Sustainability Myth
The World Economic Forum asked 280 business leaders about their sustainability goals. Their answers may surprise you.
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U.S. National Science Foundation Expands National AI Research Institute Partnerships to 40 States
Originally published on The U.S. National Science Foundation. WASHINGTON — Last week, the U.S. National Science Foundation announced the establishment of 11 new NSF National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes, building on the first round of 7 institutes funded in 2020. The combined investment of $220 million expands the reach of these … [continued]
John Kerry To Speak At Movin’On World Summit On Sustainable Mobility
John Kerry, 68th United States Secretary of State and founder of World War Zero, will be attending the 4th annual Movin’On Summit in Montreal. He will be speaking at the summit on his experience battling climate change.
BMW, GM, IBM & Accenture Launch Blockchain Initiative Focused On Automotive Applications
A consortium of tech and automotive companies have launched a new blockchain initiative dubbed the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative, or MOBI amongst friends. The not-for-profit working group was pulled together to explore the uses of blockchain technology to improve mobility services.
Companies Suffer “Huge Missed Opportunity” In Failing To Report Strong Environmental Performance
Companies that fail to report financial value from strong environmental performance suffer “a huge missed opportunity” according to a new report published this week which analyzed environmental performance and financial results.
Millennials Demanding More Smart Technology & Renewable Energy From Utilities
Millennials want more smart technology and renewable energy from their utilities, according to a recent study. A report from Accenture suggests that 61% of millennials within the next 5 years want to sign up for a digital application which can allow them to track their energy usage and control their household climate. In comparison, only … [continued]
South Australia Changing Road Laws To Accommodate Autonomous Cars
It looks as though at least part of Australia is getting ready to embrace the technology of autonomous (driverless) vehicles, based on recent actions taken by the state of South Australia. The government of that state recently outlined its plan to reform two pieces of key automotive legislation in order to accommodate … [continued]
Now Is The Time To Keep Your Smart Grid A Team Together
The time is ripe to take advantage of a newly available talent in the smart grid space. Silver Spring Networks is spending $12 million in cash this quarter to acquire Detectent, a company providing data analytics for utilities. Meanwhile, Accenture has entered into an agreement to acquire Structure, a provider … [continued]
Report: Distributed-Renewables Disruption Will Reduce Utility Revenues By Up To $123 Billion A Year By…
The ongoing growth of distributed renewable energy generation throughout the US and Europe will see utility-company revenues reduced by as much as $123 billion a year by 2025, according to a new report from the consulting company Accenture. That new report — titled the Digitally Enabled Grid report — clearly states that … [continued]
Solar And Storage: How Australian Utilities Are Preparing
Originally published on RenewEconomy. It’s the big question facing energy utilities around the world: How quickly will rooftop solar and battery storage change the nature of the energy market, and how long can those who currently dominate the market hold on to the their incumbent business models? This week, AGL … [continued]
