Five Reasons IT Should Embrace Energy Reduction Targets

Wed, 05/25/2016 - 13:05

HPE Living Progress News offers five reasons IT should embrace energy reduction targets.

Corporations School US Universities on Buying and Using Clean Energy

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 15:35

In 2015, corporations bought roughly 3.2 gigawatts (GW) of electricity from utility-scale renewable energy facilities, which generate power from sources like wind and solar and then pump it into the grid to supply energy to utilities and other customers. Indeed, corporations surpassed utilities last year as the majority buyers of wind power. But universities may be the next big customer for utility-scale renewable energy.

Climbing the Mountain of Food Waste

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 11:00

For the past five weeks, I’ve been pointing out the scary side of food waste. But guess what folks? We can do this!

Boise City Enjoys the Benefits of Investing in Safety and Compressed Natural Gas

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 10:15

Republic Services of Idaho recently presented the City of Boise with a check for $117,000 to launch the City’s first electric vehicle fleet. During the presentation, David Bedford was also recognized as NWRA’s National Driver of the Year (Industrial LOB).

Saving Energy Pays - For Neighbors and Sustainability-Minded Workers

Fri, 05/06/2016 - 16:35

Here’s how amping up rivalry around the block and rewarding innovative employees can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Lighting the Way to Women’s Economic Empowerment

Fri, 05/06/2016 - 14:25

The women of East and Northeast India no longer need to fear the dark. ONergy, an award-winning social enterprise, has developed a number of innovative energy solutions that not only address the dearth of electricity in the region – improving safety in their communities – but also light a path toward economic empowerment for women.

Getting to a Green Internet, One Goal at a Time

Fri, 05/06/2016 - 10:00

BSR's Future of Internet Power is pleased to share that 20 information and communications technology companies have now committed to a 100 percent renewables goal.

Caterpillar Turns on Hybrid Solar-diesel 'Microgrid'

Wed, 05/04/2016 - 16:05

Caterpillar Inc. has run its Tucson proving ground near Green Valley since 1990, putting mining trucks and other massive machines through their paces in the shadow of Freeport-McMoRan’s Sierrita mine.

Bacardi Good Spirited: Nothing Goes to Waste in Making Tequila CAZADORES

Wed, 05/04/2016 - 17:15

Lockheed Martin Enables Advanced Infrastructure

Thu, 05/05/2016 - 09:05

Lockheed Martin’s 2015 Sustainability Report details how we manage and achieve progress in Product Performance. Our objective is to innovate to deliver optimal economic and performance value over the life cycle of our products. Our focus on performance and sustainability ensures safe, reliable, affordable products that support our customers’ missions of national security, citizen services and sustainable development.