By now it’s clear that I’m an ardent supporter of developing significant new clean energy resources, and doing it in a way that’s affordable for all customers. At National Grid, we are very fortunate to operate in states that share the desire to green our energy portfolio in a major way, and our policymakers have enacted ambitious and commendable energy policies to do so. These policies require utilities to purchase ever-increasing amounts of clean energy to deliver to customers.
Finland-based e-commerce network Tapp Commerce Oy has joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA), with a commitment to integrate 500,000+ micro-entrepreneurs into its value chain and provide 10 million low-income consumers with access to mobile payments for services such as water, electricity and insurance by 2018.
Hotel companies around the world have started to take interest in bees by being hosts to rooftop hives and providing lush environments to nurture bees in both wild and urban settings. Whether for sustainability focused reasons or to support hyperlocal food and beverage with rooftop honey, hotels have a unique opportunity to turn an innovation in the hospitality industry into a best practice.