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Workplace EV charging: Lessons from sustainability trailblazers

GreenBiz

Tue, 07/14/2020 - 01:30. Businesses are reaping the environmental and social benefits of providing electric vehicle charging for employees. Last fall, a research team from PGS conducted a study on workplace electric vehicle charging practices. Workplace EV charging: Lessons from sustainability trailblazers.

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FERC Might Rewrite Solar Net Metering. Here’s What That Could Mean

GreenTechMedia

A recent petition to FERC could trigger nationwide changes to solar net-metering. On April 14, the New England Ratepayers Association (NERA) petitioned the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to assert jurisdiction over any on-site, behind-the-meter generation that injects energy onto the grid.

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Amazon, Google, Microsoft and the climate cloud

GreenBiz

Thu, 10/01/2020 - 01:30. All of them are using their artificial intelligence prowess and analytics power to help companies such as BP, Chevron and ExxonMobil continue exploration and extraction. These complex challenges can’t be solved in isolation, or by doing business as usual. Amazon, Google, Microsoft and the climate cloud.

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10 Victories for Virtual Power Plants in 2020

GreenTechMedia

2020 forced most people into a more distributed and virtual way of life. But a segment of the grid edge industry has been trying to achieve that for years, installing controllable devices at homes and businesses that can work together to help the grid. Check out GTM's explainer: So, What Exactly Are Virtual Power Plants?

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Tech Startup Sustainability Guide: Running An Eco-Friendly Business

Green Business Bureau

For the major tech giants Salesforce , Lenovo , and Microsoft , sustainability lies at the core of these organizations. With this in mind, it’s important tech startups globally follow suit, to establish proactive and forward-thinking organizations. Turn off devices when not in use to reduce electricity.

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AI doesn’t have to be a power hog

GreenBiz

AI doesn’t have to be a power hog. Thu, 07/30/2020 - 02:15. Indeed, AI is integral to all manner of technologies, ranging from autonomous vehicles to more informed disaster response systems to smart buildings and data collection networks monitoring everything from energy consumption to deforestation. . Heather Clancy.

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Organic Valley loans dairy farmers funds for renewable energy

Business Green

How Organic Valley is leading a growing trend designed to tackle Scope 3 emissions. Last year, Danone announced a partnership with rePlant Capital that would donate up to 40 per cent of its $50m impact fund to Danone's farming partners, with the goal of supporting the conversion to regenerative or organic farming methods.

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