Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, has called for a new push for greater energy efficiency. Speaking at the 2016 Energy Efficiency Global Forum (EEGlobal) on May 12 in Washington, D.C., Fatih Birol called for a new push on energy efficiency in his keynote address, saying that … [continued]
File under Y for You ain’t seen nothing yet: Energy Department pumps up Better Buildings energy efficiency challenge.
Debunking the clean energy myth that natural gas generation is the main reason for decreased U.S. carbon emissions
One of the people I was most honored to meet during my cleantech tour of the Netherlands was Maurits Groen, cofounder and CEO of WakaWaka. WakaWaka, in just a few short years in existence, has had a tremendous impact on over 1 million people across the world, bringing them electricity and … [continued]
Debunking the clean energy myth that renewable costs are more expensive than traditional fossil fuels
April figures from Mercom Capital show that, together, smart grid, battery storage, and efficiency companies raised $375 million in venture capital in the first quarter of 2016. Mercom Capital Group, a global clean energy communications and consulting firm, published its first quarter funding and Merger & Acquisition (M&A) numbers for … [continued]
Below are some great articles and interesting news from around the interwebs, to complement CleanTechnica‘s obsessive coverage. Enjoy. Highlight Article Almost Everything You Know About Climate Change Solutions Is Outdated, Part 1 Almost everything you know about climate change solutions is outdated, for several reasons. First, climate science and climate politics … [continued]
The Climate Group has launched a new initiative, the EP100, showcasing the world’s most influential business commtted to doubling their energy productivity. EP100 was originally announced back in April, as it welcomed its first partner, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., the world’s largest manufacturer of tractors, which pledged to double its energy … [continued]
Originally published on RMI Outlet. By Rachel Gold It turns out that one of the most valuable remodeling options is one you can’t see. That’s the conclusion of the recent Cost vs. Value Report by Remodeling magazine, which compares the average cost for popular remodeling projects with the value those … [continued]
I finally have enough sanity/time back in my life that I can get back to sharing our 10 most popular stories of the week. (I say this after a night of not sleeping and a couple of half-nights, so maybe take that with a grain of salt.) Anyway, I’m excited, … [continued]
