Cities Across US Compete for $5 Million Energy Prize
The Georgetown University Energy Prize is aimed at fostering innovation and engagement on energy efficiency, and growing markets for those services.
Creative Resiliency Plan Transforms New Orleans Into City of Canals, Like Amsterdam
A resiliency plan for New Orleans transfers resources traditionally spent to fight flooding to create natural waterways that provide economic benefits as well as long term protection.
New Federal Initiatives on Fuel Cells, Aviation Industry
The National Fuel Cell Technology Center will allow propriety data to be analyzed, and the Air Transportation Center of Excellence will solve energy and environmental issues in the aviation industry.
California Passes 4 Important Laws to Drive Renewables, Electric Vehicles
Laws that await Governor Brown's signature: shared renewable energy; no more cap on net-metering; EV charging stations required in building code and must be open to everyone.
Dominican Republic Gets Its First Big Solar Plant
On the one hand, the country passed a strong renewable energy law, but many constraints are getting in the way.
Can Mining Ever Really Be Green?
Risk management concerns are driving the mining industry to address emissions, water waste and other destructive processes.
Carbon Footprint From Food Waste Bigger Than Most Countries
The world throws out a third of all food produced, creating a carbon footprint bigger than every country except the US and China.
Volkswagen, Siemens, Panasonic Among Sustainability Leaders This Year
Dow Jones Sustainability Index chooses Best-in-Class leaders - those that lead their respective industries.
How Your Choice Of Airline Affects Emissions
The routes airplanes fly greatly affects their emissions and airlines vary widely on their energy efficiency.
Hawaii Clean Energy Accelerator Gets $30 Million From Navy
The Accelerator supports startups with breakthrough renewable energy technologies.