So many stories have piled up in the past few days or so that I think it’s time for a few roundup posts. Here’s one on clean transportation: 1. Toyota reported today that its Prius model hit an all-time US sales record in March in the midst of high … [continued]
Spring means one thing to the American sports fan – the start of a new Major League Baseball (MLB) season. For the environmentally conscious sports fan, however, it means the debut of new sustainability initiatives at ballparks across the country as the MLB continues its efforts to go green.
Cash prizes for getting to campus late or leaving early? Even Stanford University’s hard-working employees and students may be tempted to take part in a new study. Most drivers with a university parking permit can now enroll in Capri (Congestion and Parking Relief Incentives), a program that seeks to reduce rush-hour traffic … [continued]
By embracing an integrated mix of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and grid technologies, countries can put their energy systems on a more sustainable path while developing economically, according to a new report from the Worldwatch Institute. The report, Sustainable Energy Roadmaps: Guiding the Global Shift to Domestic Renewables, lays out … [continued]
I traveled to Atlantic City recently for the 63rd Annual Atlantic Builders Convention to answer a question: “What technical innovations are being discussed and seen at the ‘street level?’” We were told that consumers are the biggest factor in a home’s efficiency but, unfortunately, modern homes do not tend to come with an owner’s manual.
Every invention, discovery and product began as an idea. A bright thought illuminating one mind. When shared, the new idea inspires and empowers others, making work a little lighter and life a little better. As we all look to the light at the end of the tunnel, the cultural … [continued]
Last June, I wrote about SunPower’s world-record-breaking solar cells (verified by the Guinness Book of World Records folks). The latest news from the good folks at Sunpower? The Silicon Valley-based solar technology manufacturer revealed this week that its third generation SunPower® Maxeon™ solar cell (Maxeon) is now in commercial production. “This … [continued]
It’s a simple thing — unveil the energy use of a building to its owners or managers or potential buyers and people will pay more attention to how they can save energy and money; in the process of finding ways to save energy and money, jobs in the energy-efficiency … [continued]
The EPA recently recognized Ecova’s long-term commitment to energy efficiency for the eighth year in a row by awarding it the 2012 ENERGY STAR® Sustained Excellence Award. Ecova, based out of Spokane, Washington, is “the total energy and sustainability management company.” Ecova helps industry-leading companies reduce their energy consumption and strengthen their … [continued]
India’s looking to further boost its economy with clean energy subsidies and tax breaks, its latest budget indicates. Later this year, the nation is expected to launch its 12th five-year plan. Under this plan, solar equipment and other clean energy technologies would find themselves exempt from taxes as the … [continued]
