I would argue that energy efficiency is hands-down the biggest opportunity in our energy ecosystem. There’s a whole lot of business opportunity in clean energy generation and storage, no matter what, but energy efficiency can eliminate a large slice of the fossil fuel/climate change pie with much less rigamarole (permitting, … [continued]
We say it here at CleanTechnica all the time — The Future is Now. We have all the solutions we really need to fix the climate crisis. The tech, the economics, the “curb appeal” … it’s all there. So why isn’t it happening everywhere, all the time? One of the … [continued]
A DIY home efficiency program, where residents can use a guided home efficiency self-audit tool, and receive a box in the mail full of efficiency products specifically tailored for their home, is being piloted in Kauai.
Fellas, I’ve been there — these things happen. Valentine’s Day (or a birthday, or an anniversary….) sneaks up on you and all of a sudden you’re scrambling to make sure your eco-sweetie knows you love her.
In this episode of our CleanTech Talk podcast interview series, Zach Shahan sits down with Scott Cooney, primary owner of Important Media, the company holding CleanTechnica, and the founder and CEO of Pono Home, to discuss Scott’s newest pursuit: Apocaloptimist, a podcast series to inspire and engage people in hope for the future by highlighting innovative solutions to challenges around the world.
Energy efficiency. It’s the bomb. It IMMEDIATELY AND PERMANENTLY reduces carbon, often requires zero utility input or approval, and saves people money.
It’s no secret that Silicon Valley drives the tech world. From smart cars to smart homes, California continues to boast the world’s latest high-tech innovations and developments. Yet many Californians still lack access to technological advancements that could dramatically improve their everyday lives. High-tech products and services are viewed by many residents in low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities as out-of-reach luxuries rather than attainable necessities. The innovations shaping the future of energy, transportation, water access, agriculture, and beyond are no exception to this reality.
Energy and water conservation programs at the municipal, utility, and state levels come in many shapes and sizes. Some are effective, others less so, and predicting a program’s success seems an elusive mixture of art and science. Dr. Doug McKenzie Mohr, a behavioral scientist studying conservation programs for the last … [continued]
CleanTechnica has some wonderful news to share with our readers today! As you may know, this blog is the world’s biggest cleantech news site and part of the much broader media network called Important Media, one of the top five digital sustainability media companies globally, with over 3 million monthly readers. What … [continued]
Originally published on Ecopreneurist. Does helping homeowners and renters save money, water, and energy appeal to you? Would you like to set your own hours and work toward sustainability, one house at a time? Then perhaps a green home consulting business is the way to go. This green business idea doesn’t require … [continued]
