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Storing Energy in the Freezer: Long-Duration Thermal Storage Comes of Age

GreenTechMedia

Jason Dreisbach fields at least half a dozen calls every week from people trying to sell him a technology to lower his energy costs. Cold storage — from frozen food warehouses to grocery and restaurant refrigeration — has one of the highest energy costs of any industry; energy expenditures are usually second only to payroll.

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This Napa Valley winery has been farmed organically since 1985

AGreenLiving

The property became one of the first vineyards in the Napa Valley to farm 100% organically in 1985, eventually evolving into a leader in sustainable farming for the famous wine-growing region. In 1992, Spottswoode made history again by becoming one of the first wineries to earn CCOF organic certification.

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Can EDF Make Big Money in Small-Scale Renewables?

GreenTechMedia

The world’s leading nuclear power generator is betting big on a future of small-scale, distributed energy. How it fares in the distributed space will be of great interest to other 20th-century energy giants feeling their way toward a transformed, low-carbon future. nuclear plants that it's now moving to sell.

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Shoppers buy more EVs if they understand charging—and now there’s proof (exclusive first look)

Charged

That makes electric cars a problem: they take time to explain to shoppers. Now, we have proof that educating both salespeople and shoppers about electric-car charging actually boosts sales of EVs. Teske unveiled the prototype Chargeway system at the Forth Roadmap conference in June 2017. Higher speeds? Add a higher number.

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Costco and Walmart: A tale of two supply chains

Business Green

Both of these global retail giants sell food, clothing and an array of other products. Ten pharmaceutical companies have joined forces with Schneider Electric to accelerate renewable energy adoption and emissions reductions. Walmart, as the world's largest retailer, has made it clear that it does have the power to influence.

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What Is B Corp? B Corp Certification Guide + Quick Assessment

Green Business Bureau

Creating better businesses with B Corp Certification and beyond B Corp Certification presents a set of guiding principles that support organizations to minimize their impact on the environment and society. B Analytics aggregates data from B Corps and other impact-focused organizations to provide comparative analysis and best practices.

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Planet Data Leveraged to Understand Agricultural Land and Quickly-changing Environments

Planet Pulse

We are excited to share the power of Planet satellite imagery with Amazon SageMaker’s geospatial capabilities. For example, after a flood, high-cadence satellite images can be used to identify areas where crops have been submerged or destroyed, allowing relief organizations to assist affected farmers more quickly.