People with ideas for technologies that could help save the planet often think the importance of their idea trumps the need for business acumen. They couldn't be more wrong. Even a rocket scientist found it challenging to turn his ...READ»
Energy-efficient home improvements cost a lot up front, but eventually pay themselves off. Exactly how long does it take? Consult this handy chart.READ»
While it may seem that people want to cut back on spending, companies that shape up inefficient buildings and get paid back via the energy savings are doing booming business.READ»
Here comes the next generation of innovators revolutionizing batteries. Brian Parsonnet led the development of the Ice Bear, a device that is attached to commercial air conditioners and uses ice to store energy, making cooling more efficient and easing the burden on the electric grid.READ»
We spend billions on advertising. A program that takes ad dollars and invests them into local renewable energy projects would mean major change if it was implemented widely. READ»
Up until now, there has been no mechanism for Kiva users to find entrepreneurs who want money specifically to transition to clean energy. Enter Kiva Green Loans.READ»
America, it could be worse. We could be Europe. I mean, we're still mostly in the race with China--in the past five years, they improved energy efficiency by nearly 20% and have a new five-year plan for another 20%.READ»
Despite incredible advances in energy efficiency, American households use the same amount of energy as they did 30 years ago. Why? It's all the gadgets plugged in.READ»
March 20th marked the beginning of National Tsunami Awareness Week. We will continue to hear more about the tragedy in Japan and about which preparations worked or which ones didn't. Those discussions also need to include the ongoing threat from a rise in ocean levels. READ»
In the wake of the Japanese nuclear crisis resulting from the massive earthquake and tsunami to hit that nation, governments and people around the globe are reevaluating their nuclear energy programs.READ»
Alternative energy sources are a big step on the way to a sustainable power grid, but efficient power conversion is just as important. Enter Transphorm, a startup that emerged from stealth mode this week with $38 million in funding from Google Ventures and other backers. READ»
In 2008, Walmart set an ambitious goal: making the company's top 200 Chinese factories 20% more energy-efficient by 2012. That's a daunting task in any country, but even more so in China, where some factories don't even have electric meters. READ»
Hara, an environmental and energy management software startup, already has some major customers--News Corp., Coca-Cola, and Safeway. But this week the company scored one of the biggest energy resource management deals in history.READ»
To succeed green businesses need to create real value for their customers and the world around us, and they need to do a great job at communicating this value. Green Revolution provides energy efficiency, water saving, and waste ...READ»
The most fertile ground for innovation is often found where one field runs into another and the two mix together. The convergence of cleantech and high tech is one such rich field of innovation, giving rise to a host of opportunities for businesses to make money and make a difference in the world.READ»
Independent analyst firm Verdantix finds that spending on sustainability initiatives will grow from $28 billion in 2010 to $60 billion in 2014. The sustainable business market forecast finds that growth of 11% in 2010 will increase to 16% in 2011 and 24% in 2012. The study covers all industries and all sustainability initiatives from energy efficiency to spending on strategy, risk and brand. READ»
Before getting into energy efficiency, Adam D. Ganz worked in real estate. Since getting his MBA, Adam has taken on the role of Energy Efficiency Program Manager at Willdan Energy Solutions. Read about how he changed his career path to a green one with an MBA in sustainability.READ»
