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Managing Your Carbon Footprint
U.S. corporations increasingly look to manage their carbon footprints, and energy costs, by entering into clean energy power purchase agreements (PPAs). The contracts offer a tailwind to renewable energy developers but can challenge traditional utility-customer relationships. Ninety-five percent of the world’s largest 250 companies by revenue issue sustainability reports that disclose their environmental and social…
Nike Inks Deal to Source 100% Energy From Wind
Avangrid Renewables just announced a mega deal with Nike. The athletic clothing company signed a power-purchase agreement that will buy 86 megawatts of power from the 286-megawatt Karankawa Wind Farm in Corpus Christi, TX. It also fulfills half of Nike’s plan to source 100% of it’s global energy from renewable sources by 2025. Barrett Stambler,…
U.S. Department of Energy Unveils New Lithium-Sulfur Battery Component
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Berkeley Lab reported that a new, lithium-sulfur battery component can hold double the capacity then that a conventional lithium sulfur battery. According to a press release from Berkeley Lab, when a lithium-sulfur battery stores and releases energy, the chemical reaction produces mobile molecules of sulfur that become disconnected…
Listen: Justifying Block Chain’s Energy Usage
With the surge in popularity for Bitcoin, focus has been shifted to the ever-changing state of its value however, energy usage from the Bitcoin network has posed some concern as well. In fact, if you were to crunch the numbers that the network uses as far as energy is concerned, it would be able…
Listen: Shell Enters The Solar Energy Market
Shell, multinational oil and gas company, will be setting up their game and re-entering the green energy space. Shell is following the trend of going back to green after BP announces they would be re-entering the solar energy marketplace. However, Shell plans to take things a step further by also investing in electric car…
Diesel hits 3-year high at $3.208/gallon
The average price of a gallon of diesel rose 3.2 cents, putting it at 3.208 and a 3-year high. The cost is up nearly 50 cents over a year ago, with a uniform rise across the nation. Barrels of crude are dropping below $64/barrel as the number of U.S. oil rigs rose to 752, over…
A major university just took the plunge on solar power
Australia’s University of New South Wales announced this week that it would purchase an offsite solar grid to power its campus. Construction is set to begin this year and the facility is expected to produce energy by mid-2019. This landmark initiative is an exciting step towards realizing UNSW’s goal of carbon neutrality on energy use…
Navistate Aims To Beat Tesla
As electric vehicles continue to establish their place in the consumer market, there is also a strong movement in the rapidly expanding e-trucking industry. The recent focus on e-trucking by Tesla, has been joined by announcements from competitors with their sights set firmly and aggressively on the commercial trucking segment of Elon Musk’s automotive…
Harnessing The Power Of Algae
With the world’s population increasing, energy demands are growing every day. However, the energy solution of the future might not be what you would expect. Researchers at the University of Cambridge has designed algae-powered full cells that are more powerful and cost effective than methods of the past. In order to accomplish this, the…
Harnessing The Power Of Algae
With the world’s population increasing, energy demands are growing every day. However, the energy solution of the future might not be what you would expect. Researchers at the University of Cambridge has designed algae-powered full cells that are more powerful and cost effective than methods of the past. In order to accomplish this, the…
Could Blockchain Drive a Green Power Grid?
If you’ve seen all the headlines about the exploding value of bitcoin, chances are good you’ve heard of blockchain—and probably ignored it. But this buzzword technology may have a more useful application than simply minting the latest internet millionaire. It could help revolutionize how we buy our energy, and hasten the arrival of an all-green…
The Future of the Gas Station: IoT and Ethernet Solutions
Oregon recently lifted the ban on people pumping their own gas, and while some citizens aren’t happy, it’s an example of how new technologies can revolutionize an industry. Self-pumping gas stations and fuel centers are a prime example of how automation has dramatically changed an entire industry, but there’s another revolution coming down the pipe….
Bitcoin’s Insane Energy Consumption Explained
If you have been on any social media or news outlet recently then you’ve heard the buzz around Bitcoin. While the value for bitcoin is rising it’s also consuming an astronomical amount of energy which is raising environmental red flags. The bitcoin network is consuming power at the rate of 30 two terawatts a…
Dominion Energy Inc to buy troubled Scana Corp in $7.9 billion deal
After scrapping its $9b nuclear project, South Carolina’s Scana has been under heavy pressure to sell. Virginia’s Dominion Energy Corp announced Wednesday it would offer the troubled Scana a way out, putting $7.9b on the table. Dominion announced it would take on Scana’s debt, some $6.7b, effectively making the deal worth close to $15b. Dominion…
Airlines Say No to “Smart” Luggage Due to Fears of Battery Fires
Airlines worry that battery-powered devices like hoverboards, laptops, and even luggage could become a fire risk. Starting January 15th, American Airlines passengers will be banned from checking “smart” luggage if their batteries can’t be removed. Delta followed close behind with a similar restriction while United and Southwest Airlines expressed an ongoing review of policy. Featuring…
WATCH: Google Expands Green Initiative Project Sunroof to Germany
After two years in the US, Google takes Project Sunroof to Germany Google’s smart technology uses Google Earth, Google Maps, machine learning and 3d modeling And also takes into account roof orientation, shade from buildings, trees and even local weather To also predict the potential of rooftop solar energy for German homeowners.
WATCH: Four Ways Driverless Cars Will Change Your Daily Life
Driverless cars are going to revolutionize the auto industry Here are the four ways driverless cars will change every day life Current brands won’t matter- People will be more concerned about getting to their destination safely and on time Your car will be as digitally connected as your smart phone or computer Most cars will…
US Crude Ticks Up 2 Cents, Settling At $56.76, As Geopolitical Tension Offsets Rising U.S. Output
With the rise of U.S. Production as well as Middle Eastern tensions on the rise in the Oil Industry, prices have surprisingly remained stable. Despite apprehension regarding the potential output increase, middle eastern tensions have actually proven to support the market.
New Atomic Research Finds Power 8 Times Greater Than H-Bomb
There is a new discovery that is so powerful, yet so terrifying, it almost wasn’t published. That is, until they realized it’s implications just aren’t possible.
Don’t Write Oil’s Obituary Just Yet Despite Rise Of Electric Cars
According to the IEA, Oil Consumption and Demand is predicted to remain a strong force well into the 2040’s despite speculation about the recent popularity boost of electric car sales. In their 2017 World Energy Outlook report published this past week, they state that four major factors will reshape the landscape of the global…
Using VIM to Cut Back Energy Usage
“Collaborating with one another through the VIM, we should be able to cut back energy usage by a third, the water usage by a third, and still cut costs.” Arol Wolford is a pioneer in the Architectural industry with 30+ years of experience. In this AEC Now podcast, he shares his deep insights about…
Three New Headquarters Open With No Expenses Spared
Amazon’s decision to begin the bidding process for their second headquarters has kicked off a frenzy of excitement in cities across the country. The actual location choice, however, won’t be made for quite some time, and construction could take years. So while we have to wait in anticipation to see what the finished Amazon 2…
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