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Geothermal Energy Could Power Entire U.S. (Maybe)

October 27, 201112 years ago charis 7 Comments

Google is dipping its toes in renewable energy – according to Science Daily, it provided a grant to SMU Geothermal Laboratory which indicates a pretty hefty amount of geothermal power lurking across the United States. The total amount of available power is claimed to be more than three million megawatts (current coal power plants produce 300,000 megawatts, for the curious). Maps are viewable on Google Earth (where else?) and SMU believes that they are accessible with current technology.

Cost Savings Remain Driving Factor Behind Commercial Retrofits

June 21, 201113 years ago evfsmyth 1 Comment

A recent survey conducted by the Institute For Building Efficiency showed that while interest in energy efficiency is increasing among building owners, energy cost savings remain the driving factor behind organizational energy efficiency decisions.

The Energy Efficiency indicator is an annual survey of global executives and building owners responsible for energy management and investment decisions in commercial and public-sector buildings. The 2011 survey included almost 4,000 respondents across North America, Europe, India, China, Australia, Brazil and South Africa.

Most Businesses That Have Invested in Renewable Energy Plan to Add More

March 16, 201014 years ago susan 2 Comments

While corporate green washing stories are a dime a dozen, an in-depth study by Retailer Daily in conjunction with Environmental Leader is the first to quantify, among many other interesting things; the ROI of adding renewable energy, for businesses, and how that has affected their future plans. [social_buttons] Apparently the … [continued]

"Carbon Tax" More Popular than "Cap-and-Trade" with US Voters

February 4, 201014 years ago Zachary Shahan 18 Comments

Well, it is a surprise to me, and probably to a lot of people. But news from the US Climate Task Force and Fortune 500 is that US voters prefer a straight carbon tax over cap-and-trade once they are educated a little bit on the two options. This is what … [continued]

Consumers Back Big Brands, Says Sustainability Survey

October 9, 200915 years ago Derek Markham 0 Comments

A greater percentage of consumers are viewing leading brands as being socially responsible, according to preliminary numbers from a consumer survey. The SHIFT Report, an annual survey of 5,000 people from the North American general population by sustainability marketing consultancy Conscientious Innovation studies attitudes towards sustainability and leading brands.