Republic Services’ Use of CNG: A Cleaner, Quieter & Safer Fleet

Mon, 09/19/2016 - 12:10

Republic Services exercises the utmost responsibility in their operations, including their expansive fleet. Republic is working hard to understand and measure their impact on air, land and water to minimize or eliminate any negative consequences, where possible.

Investment, Policy and Holistic Planning Integral to Drive Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure

Wed, 09/14/2016 - 11:00

A new white paper from Black & Veatch’s Smart Integrated Infrastructure (SII) business examines the current hydrogen fueling infrastructure in the U.S. and challenges that complicate development. Costs, financing, siting, policies and safety education are cited as the keys, and sometimes barriers, to greater fueling station deployment.

A Beginners Guide to the UK Capacity Market

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 09:40

Set out in the UK Energy Act 2013, the Capacity Market (CM) is one of the UK government initatives for ensuring security of electrical energy supply for homes, businesses and industry. The CM not only secures additional electricity supply for use during grid stress events – which is increasingly important as energy demand increases, and the UK moves to more intermittent, less flexible renewable generation – but also creates an opportunity for those with generation capacity to earn additional income.

As Seen on The Guardian: Turning Trash into Energy Makes Good Business Sense

Wed, 09/07/2016 - 16:55

Methane can cause smog, global warming and health problems. But there’s a silver lining: generating energy from the greenhouse gas improves air quality and reduces expenses and waste.

When Wind Powers a Local Economy

Tue, 09/06/2016 - 10:10

Local blades, made and deployed in the UK, will secure skilled British jobs for the long term. They'll ensure that future generations benefit from more secure and sustainable, low-carbon energy, cementing Britain’s position as the world leader in offshore wind. That’s Ingenuity for life.

Data Management Tools Should Move from Mere Reporting to Automation and Analytics

Thu, 09/01/2016 - 10:30

Advances in technology, connectivity and software have made an increasing number of tools available to improve utility performance. The Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) deployments of the past decade demonstrate there is tremendous value to be found in the data generated across utility service networks.

October Reveal for Chevrolet Colorado-Based Fuel Cell Vehicle

Wed, 08/31/2016 - 13:15

General Motors and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) will reveal a Chevrolet Colorado-based fuel cell electric vehicle in October at the fall meeting of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) in Washington, D.C.

Intelligent Wind Farms: The Road to Reduced Costs

Tue, 08/16/2016 - 12:30

Cutting-edge communications technology will make wind farms more profitable and the transition to a renewable energy economy more economical. That’s why Siemens is taking part in an EU-funded research project called VirtuWind. The project is designed to cut procurement costs for a wind farm’s control network by 25 percent and operating costs by 10 percent annually.

Improving Lives in Sri Lanka’s Rural Communities

Wed, 08/10/2016 - 10:25

Biomass Supplies, a Sri Lankansubsidiary of Biomass Group –the visionary renewable energy company – is developing Sri Lanka’s abundant sustainable energy resources through innovative partnerships with the country’s smallholder farmers. Biomass has joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA) with a commitment to boost the incomes of 40,000 farmers – at least 70 percent of them women – by 2018 and improve their yields through training in sustainable agriculture practices.

Las Vegas Sands ECO360 Report | Driven by an Idea, Made Possible Through Dedication

Fri, 08/19/2016 - 09:00