green trends

Releasing the Energy Efficiency Floodgates

Glenn Croston — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:48:20 -0400

Looking for opportunity? Energy efficiency is hot and it's going to get a lot hotter. Here's why:

1. We waste billions of dollars on wasted energy in our buildings and transportation.

Status of Stimulus Funds for Green Businesses: Pools and Channels

Glenn Croston — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:19:13 -0400

Renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green building are key economic trends of the 21^st century, each potentially worth tens or even hundreds of billions of dollars. There are many reasons why businesses in these fields will grow, including the massive investment by the US Government as part of the February 2009 stimulus bill.

A Vote Against the Waxman-Markey Climate Change Bill is a vote for the Do Nothing Tax of 2009

Glenn Croston — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:09:03 -0400

With so many challenges facing our country and the U.S. government, many people have doubted whether we would see significant action on climate change this year. They may still prove correct, but with the passage of the Waxman-Markey Bill (the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, or ACES) by the U.S.

How to Succeed in Green Business Without Really Trying

Glenn Croston — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:04:49 -0400

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and our back is hurting. The down economy has strained a great number of small businesses, which while viewed as essential for the economy are not too big to fail. Byron Kennard and Jennifer Kaplan at the Center for Small Business and the Environment have a report called "Small Wonders" coming out next week talking about this point.

10 Trends that Will Keep the Green Economy Growing

Glenn Croston — Wed, 27 May 2009 04:07:43 -0400

There is no saying what the business world will do the in short term, but these long term trends are a good bet to keep growing the green business world in the years ahead:

1. Oil will cost more

Going MiaGreen in Miami

Glenn Croston — Tue, 05 May 2009 03:01:31 -0400

The green wave is rapidly spreading out in many ways, including new geographical locations. Although green has grown greatly it is still not spread evenly around the globe. Cities like San Francisco, Portland, and New

We’re Not in Kansas Anymore, and We’re Not Going Back

Glenn Croston — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:41:45 -0400

Much was made of the stock market rally this week, with the Dow bouncing up 9%, and other economic news emerging that was viewed as positive. Having a little good news is refreshing, to be sure, even if the good news is really just news that wasn’t as bad as you thought it would be. It seems some of the big banks are not as bad off as we thought they were, although their problems are still immense, and the credit rating of GE only got knocked down a single notch instead of sinking further.

Polar Bears, Shmolar Bears

Glenn Croston — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:01:24 -0500

I belong to a few environmental groups and so I receive a steady stream of flyers from these groups in the mail, more often than not highlighting the plight of whales, polar bears, and wolves.

A Stimulating Green Package

Glenn Croston — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:12:25 -0500

Five New Years Revolutions for a Green and Prosperous 2009

Glenn Croston — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:02:10 -0500

New Years resolutions are not enough these days. Rather than just make New Years resolutions for 2009 to change my own bad habits, I’m making New Years revolutions to encourage personal green revolutions among entrepreneurs, starting today.

Asking Nature for Business Solutions

Glenn Croston — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:42:15 -0500

Engineers and designers are always searching for innovative solutions to the problems they face. Are there more efficient, less polluting ways to make things? How can cars be stronger, lighter and more fuel efficient, all at the same time? Humans in the business world are increasingly looking to nature for solutions to these and many other problems.

How to Make Your Website Carbon Neutral

Glenn Croston — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:35:43 -0500

When you slice up the pie of greenhouse gas emissions, there are some obvious opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint and others that are less obvious. We all associate airplanes, cars and trucks with greenhouse gas emissions; their exhaust makes the connection clear for all to see. The same goes for coal-fired power plants o

Green Entrepreneurs Show the Way at Opportunity Green 2008 Conference

Glenn Croston — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:37:36 -0500

The Opportunity Green 2008 conference held at UCLA November 8-9 lived up to its name. The green leaders there had many backgrounds and perspectives, but one message they shared in common was that going green is more than just a challenge for business. It is an opportunity as well, and a big one at that.

What's Next for the Green Economy

Glenn Croston — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:26:26 -0500

Earlier this week, the day after President-Elect Obama’s historic election, I had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussing “What’s next for the green economy?” hosted by the Eco Investment Club. “What’s next?” seems to be the question on everybody’s mind as we all work to understand what this election means for the direction of our country, our economy, and our own individual lives in these challenging times.

Cool Roofing For All

Glenn Croston — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:13:30 -0500

Red, White, Blue and Green - What the Election Means for the Green Economy

Glenn Croston — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 02:54:34 -0400

Going Mobile With Solar

Glenn Croston — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:59:14 -0400

Reports of the Death of Renewable Energy are Greatly Exaggerated

Glenn Croston — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:45:00 -0400

The reports of the death of renewable energy are greatly exaggerated.

Solar Looking Bright at Solar Power International 2008

Glenn Croston — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 03:45:28 -0400

Building the Low Carbon Economy

Glenn Croston — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:00:12 -0400

The financial crisis seems overwhelming, with dire warnings that things may still get worse, bailout or not. People are worried about what lies ahead for business, but believe it or not the news is not all bad. There are still plenty of opportunities for green businesses and careers helping us all use resources more wisely, wasting less and saving money. Even as the traditional un-green economy run into unprecendented challenges, going green holds bigger opportunities than ever.

Trends Creating Green Business Opportunities

Glenn Croston — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:09 -0400

Going green is a big business trend, so big in fact that it’s not one trend but several. Going green will not go away, but the various trends within the green business movement will change direction, creating opportunities for new products and new businesses. Looking forward, here are five green trends that entrepreneurs can capitalize on to make money while making a difference.

Going mainstream