Crypto Miami Scores $25 Million Win For Algorand
Atlanta-based Borderless Capital is investing $25 million in Miami blockchain startups that use an emerging alternative cryptocurrency platform called Algorand … [continued]
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Instead Of Tripling–Cut City Energy Use 25% By 2050?
What if we could cut city energy use by about one-fourth, from 730 EJ to 540 EJ, in 2050? The alternative is … [continued]
Investing In Africa Climate Adaptation Also Aids Development
The United Nations Environment Programme released a report yesterday that responds to a 2013 report on the potentially crippling costs … [continued]
Responding To Obama’s Action Plan, SolarCity Unveils Energy Explorer
A national leader in clean energy services, SolarCity has responded to US President Obama’s call for reduced carbon pollution and … [continued]
Rapid Change Needed In Way We Supply, Use Energy
This article first appeared on RenewEconomy By Giles Parkinson and Sophie Vorrath The International Energy Agency has painted a bleak … [continued]
Business Energy Use Infographic
Ecova, which we noted the other day won a 2012 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award and has a long history … [continued]
Apartment Buildings Could Save Billions with Energy Efficiency Improvements
A new report shows that multifamily buildings—analyst-speak for apartment buildings—could save residents and owners both up to $3.4 billion across America if simple energy efficiency upgrades were made.
International Energy Agency: 5 Years to Change or Be Changed
Climate scientists have warned us (for decades). Some politicians have warned us. Military reports have warned us. And citizens … [continued]
Your Air Conditioner May Be Lying To You
Japan’s Consumer Agency has published information relating to 11 separate air conditioner manufacturing companies, regarding inappropriate energy usage rate displays. The eleven companies (who remain unnamed as of yet) conducted A/C capacity tests and calculated energy use to display to the consumer, who is generally unaware of how much air flows through the unit or how much energy is used.
Energy in an Hour {Infographic}
Ever wonder how much energy is used by your different major appliances or electronics? Or how much energy all such appliances and electronics in the U.S. use? Here’s some info on that for four big ones: TVs, computers, clothes dryers, and refrigerators.
