Consumers Energy Focuses on Providing World Class Performance While Delivering Hometown Service

Tue, 05/21/2019 - 12:30

At Consumers Energy, we’re more than pipes, poles and wires. We’re part of Michigan’s landscape. That’s why we’ve worked proudly to maintain the Mitten for more than 130 years. As we reflect on our efforts to pursue our purpose of World Class Performance Delivering Hometown Service, we know our business is about more than profits. It’s about enabling the communities we serve to share in our success. Learn more about Consumers Energy’s commitment to the Triple Bottom Line in their 2019 Sustainability Report.

Hear from CEO Mauricio Gutierrez, NRG Energy

Mon, 05/20/2019 - 10:00

GreenMoney’s Videos Issue on Sustainable Business, Impact Investing and Environmental Sustainability

Mon, 05/20/2019 - 11:10

GreenMoney’s annual all-Videos issue (May 19) is now online. Check out the lineup of selected short videos on Sustainable Business, Impact Investing and Environmental Sustainability

General Mills Meets U.S. Department of Energy “Better Plants Challenge” Goal Four Years Ahead of Schedule

Fri, 05/17/2019 - 13:00

In 2012, General Mills set a 10-year goal to improve energy efficiency in the company’s 26 largest U.S.-based plants by 20 percent (from FY12-FY22). Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that General Mills achieved its goal four years ahead of plan, with a total efficiency improvement of 20.4 percent since fiscal year 2012.

Schneider Electric "Go Green in the City" 2019 Competition for Students Starts Now

Thu, 05/16/2019 - 13:30

Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation in Energy Management and Automation. We are always on the lookout for bold ideas that can shape the future of our industries and our company. The Go Green in the City is an international case competition which focuses on developing innovative energy solutions for smarter cities. Its 2018 edition was a huge success, and now is entering its 9th year running. Now, Go Green in the City waits for you! Your bold idea can lead you to win the trip of a lifetime to Schneider Electric's Global Innovation Summit in Barcelona.

Smithfield Foods Senior Director of Smithfield Renewables Honored for Environmental Efforts

Wed, 05/15/2019 - 17:30

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Environment and Energy Leaders Institute recognized Kraig Westerbeek, senior director of Smithfield Renewables and hog production environmental affairs, as an Environment + Energy 100 honoree. Environment + Energy 100 is a program that honors individuals for their leadership of environmental, energy, and sustainability initiatives at their companies.

$13M Apartment Complex Breaks Ground in Downtown Jackson

Wed, 05/15/2019 - 12:05

The $13 million development, called The 200, includes plans for 86 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments on four floors. It’s on pace to open in spring 2021, said Kevin Thomson of Jackson Downtown Partners, developer of the complex.

The city is giving over the land for $1 and Consumers Energy is incorporating the project into its Jackson Smart Energy District.

Plans for complex include solar panels on the roof and energy efficiencies throughout.

Secretary Moniz to Present Ingersoll Rand With WEC’s 2019 Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development

Wed, 05/15/2019 - 12:00

The World Environment Center (WEC) is pleased to announce that its 35th annual Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development will be awarded to Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR). Ingersoll Rand is a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, delivering innovative solutions to customers through the Club Car®, Ingersoll Rand®, Thermo King® and Trane® brands.

SCE | Fighting Climate Change Through Higher Education

Wed, 05/22/2019 - 09:00

HARC Joins Forces With Green Mountain Energy Sun Club to Support Sustainability Research and Regional Green Building Leadership

Tue, 05/14/2019 - 16:45

HARC and Green Mountain Energy Sun Club leaders celebrated the completion of a sustainability project signifying a major step towards the organization’s goal of achieving a highly regarded net zero energy (NZE) status, which would make the HARC headquarters in The Woodlands the first commercial building in Texas to accomplish the feat.