As I’ve written many times, I think the #1 barrier to quicker electric car (and electric bus) adoption is simply lack of awareness / lack of experience. That said, despite the many technological, societal, and consumer benefits of electric cars, there are two remaining technological hurdles that can limit adoption for … [continued]
More solar energy, less natural gas is the aim of a new solar forecasting collaboration between IBM, the US Energy Department, and other partners.
Originally published on RenewEconomy. By Sophie Vorrath It might be beyond the Australian government to commit to a renewable energy target right now, but outside of politics the commercial world seems to be getting on with it, with more and more big corporates building renewables into their business plans. Ranging … [continued]
Today, President Obama has once again set an example for corporate America by formally issuing an executive order that will cut the government’s greenhouse gas emissions by 40% (from 2008 levels) over the next decade. The order also specifies increasing the share of electricity the government consumes from renewable sources … [continued]
Digital Reality’s Clean Start program will give new clients green energy certificates for the amount of electricity they use during their first year.
Originally published on Kompulsa. IBM researchers in India have discovered that 70% of discarded laptop batteries have enough capacity to power an LED light bulb for 4 hours per day for a year. This is due to the fact that laptops lose their portability long before their batteries are completely … [continued]
A new report shows that big mainstream corporations using renewable energy are saving a lot of money: over $1 billion collectively.
By Denis Kuznetsov Open innovation has been a hot topic in the business world since its introduction by Professor H. Chesbrough in 2003. Having initially evolved in technology and consumer goods corporations (like IBM and P&G), the open innovation paradigm is now spreading to most industries, including energy and cleantech. In simple words, the … [continued]
Originally published on Rocky Mountain Institute. By Leia Guccione It’s been three months since we released The Economics of Grid Defection exploring when off-grid solar-plus-battery systems could reach economic parity with retail electric service. These systems could become competitive with retail electric service within the next decade for many commercial customers and … [continued]
Originally published on EnergyPost. By Karel Beckman RWE, the German utility known for its reliance on large lignite, coal and nuclear power stations, and its high CO2 emissions, is undergoing a fundamental transformation. “We want to use our leading market position to take our customers into a new future”, explains … [continued]
