Big Bounce Expected for Solar, Next-Gen Biofuels
Solar and next-generation biofuels expected to go mainstream in economic recovery.
Duke Energy, Cisco Partner on Smart Grid Development
Cisco will assist Duke in developing end-to-end system based on open IP standards.
Solazyme Complete Series C Funding
Algae company has surpassed $76 million in funding.
Yingli Green Energy Signs Deals with Recurrent Energy, S.A.G.
Solar manufacturer to supply modules for installations throughout the U.S. and Canada, as well as the Czech Republic.
EnerNOC, Green Mountain Power Sign Demand Response Agreement
As preferred demand response provider, EnerNOC will absorb customers enrolled in Green Mountain Power's current program.
Finding Used Items Online
With today’s economic realities, a "shift to thrift" is vital to help cash-strapped, debt-laden citizens save more and spend less, while conserving precious resources. Reuse is easier than ever, thanks to a growing universe of websites that help people re-purpose unwanted items and find what they need secondhand. Swapping and buying used locally is the best way to reuse, because you foster connections and economic development in your community. But when you can’t find what you need in your area, innovative websites can help you buy, sell, swap, give away and loan or borrow secondhand items. Tried-and-True Websites eBay is the queen of reuse. Although sellers hail from every corner of the US and even a few foreign locales, eBay provides sellers’ zipcodes and an in-person pick up option, so users can choose to buy local or close-to-local. Like eBay, Good Will allows users to buy and sell an array of secondhand items through online auctions. Purchases benefit Good Will’s job training and employment programs for disadvantaged and disabled people. On Craigslist and Half.com, users can buy and sell just about anything through direct sales, not auctions. While Half.com is a national network, Craigslist is divided into locally based mini-websites, […]
Sustainability Leaders Outperform Peers
A study conducted by AT Kearney found that companies who show a "true" commitment to sustainability outperformed their peers in the financial markets during this recession. In 16 of 18 industries examined, companies recognized as sustainability-focused outperformed their peers over three and six month periods, and were well protected from value erosion. Companies performed 10% higher over a 3-month period and 15% better over 6 months. The difference in performance translates into an average $650 million market cap per company. Kearney’s results suggest investors reward companies that have: * a long term focus, rather than just short term gains, attracting the "right" kinds of investors * strong corporate governance: have a system of checks and balances on business ethics * sound risk management policies: requires a long term view to consider how today’s trends might affect business down the road, allowing them to incorporate sustainable practices into strategy now. * a history of investing in green innovations: those that have been doing it the longest, reap the most benefits in efficiency, emissions and waste reduction. They can be opportunistic in creating leading edge technologies/ products. Another study, "The ROI of Sustainability: Making the Business Case," conducted by Aberdeen Group Technology […]
Global Clean Energy Investments Equalled $155B in 2008
United Nations report suggests government programs may soon pick up the slack caused by economic downturn.
First-of-its-Kind Map Depicts California's Green Economy
Los Angeles County has more businesses than any other county in California that stand to benefit from the state's leadership on climate change.
Comprehensive Report on Marine Litter
Plastic bags, bottles and other debris piling up in the oceans and seas could be dramatically reduced by improved waste reduction, waste management and recycling initiatives.
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