The US Energy Transition Is Not Going Quietly (Hint: Follow The Money)
The US energy-as-a-service startup Budderfly is pushing the US energy transition into high gear, with more than $1 billion in capital under its belt.
Energy Efficiency
Big Oil Has A Plan — Waste As Much Energy As Possible
Is energy finite or infinite? The answer to that question could determine whether the Earth can continue to support human life.
A New Wave Of Algae Is Perking Up The Vertical Farming Industry
The Icelandic firm VAXA Technologies has perfected a modular, sustainable, energy efficient indoor aquaculture system for producing Spirulina algae.
Panasonic Develops a Cooling Water Circulation Pump for Data Centers — Promoting the Strategic Enhancement…
Osaka, Japan — Panasonic Corporation today announced that its Living Appliances and Solutions Company (Panasonic) has marked the 70th anniversary of its pump business. The company’s pump business, which began with home pumps (well pumps) that supply water to homes, has consistently contributed to the realization of comfortable and affluent lifestyles … [continued]
New Mexico Offers $5.3M In Low-Interest Loans For Energy-Saving Building Upgrades
Nonprofits, community centers, and other public-serving buildings across New Mexico can now apply for low-interest loans to make their facilities more energy efficient, thanks to a new $5.3 million fund from the state. The Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund (EERLF), managed by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources … [continued]
My Eco Journey in Thailand
When I retired from my job in Hong Kong, I decided to return to Thailand, where I had worked before, and buy a condo with a great sea view. I never thought to question its eco credentials, but I was in for a shock. Having a great sea view is … [continued]
Who Thinks Urban Sprawl Is A Good Thing?
The Dallas area has grown by about three million people over the past two decades, and Ross Perot, Jr. predicted in the New York Times that greater Dallas would continue to push outward for many decades more. It will start at a point 40 miles from downtown, he says, then … [continued]
Energy Star Program Gets The Kiss Of Death
A proposal to eliminate the Energy Star program has resulted in a surprising amount of pushback from manufacturers.
NREL Partners With Chilkat Indian Village To Improve Housing in Klukwan, Alaska
A team of National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) researchers and Tribal staff gathered around the wood stove in Charlie Spud’s home, trying to figure out why it was not drawing air. “Every time I turn on the bath fan, the stove backdrafts,” said Spud, 61, who built the home 13 … [continued]
Why Losing ENERGY STAR Would Be A Tragedy For The US
Help protect ENERGY STAR from being cut — USGBC is leading an effort here. The beloved program ENERGY STAR faces complete elimination under the Environmental Protection Agency’s newest plans, which would be a total tragedy for the US consumer. Not only is the program trusted and beloved across the country, … [continued]
