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July 29, 2011

Greenbang 2011 Awards seek efficiency superstars

Is your company a superstar in delivering energy efficiency? We’re looking to recognize the best of the best with our Greenbang 2011 Awards. Entries are now being accepted for the second annual Greenbang Awards, and we’re seeking submissions in 10 [...]

July 21, 2011

Walgreens eyes title of US’s largest retail host of EV charging

US drugstore chain Walgreens plans to have electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations up at some 800 locations across the country by the end of the year. The plan would make the chain the largest retail host of EV charging stations in [...]

July 18, 2011

GE turbines head to Estonia’s energy-rich, windy coast

GE is bringing its wind turbines to Estonia, which it calls “one of Europe’s most promising wind sectors.” A total of 18 turbines are set to go up on the Paldiski Wind Farm, which is expected to add 45 megawatts [...]

July 11, 2011

Cisco joins South Korean smart-city project

A new planned development being built in South Korea is being designed as a model to help the country turn its cities into environmentally sustainable communities that can also generate rapid economic growth and opportunities for citizens. The first phase [...]

June 27, 2011

Historic NJ building adds 1MW of solar power to grid

A power purchase agreement (PPA) is allowing a New Jersey-based organization to add solar energy to its historic headquarters without having to pay any upfront costs. Kyocera Solar, NJ Solar Power and Solar Power Partners today announced the completion of [...]

April 19, 2011

Good point: There’s no sustainability without jobs

Ouch. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers makes a devastatingly important point with its “Keep the Lights On” initiative: Companies that tout smart, sustainable and livable futures should take care to practice what they preach. The North American union organisation, [...]

April 19, 2011

British towns plot an energy revolution

A British Gas Green Streets community in Tackley, Oxfordshire, has plans to cut its energy use by 25 per cent using a variety of technologies and efficiency strategies. The community has revolutionised the way it generates and uses energy thanks [...]

March 30, 2011

UK 53 million smart meter rollout

The UK government has declared the overall strategy and timetable for the installation of 53 million smart meters in 30 million homes and businesses across Great Britain. The mass rollout is expected to begin in early 2014 and be completed [...]

December 4, 2010

Sharp Solar takes lead on eco compliance

By Raphael Raggatt Sharp Solar is leading the way for reducing environmentally harmful substances in the solar photovoltaics (PV) industry by ensuring that their NA series is now compliant with the European RoHS (Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous [...]

December 1, 2010

‘ways2work’ promotes sustainable travel

By Ana Svab, National Business Travel Network (NBTN) A new online tool to promote sustainable travel and encourage flexible working was launched last month. The ways2work tool is the latest joint initiative from NBTN and Business in the Community (BITC) [...]

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