Sunrun
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Solar Gives Peace of Mind While Helping The Environment In the past, only well-to-do, environmentally conscious individuals were able to afford to cut back on their carbon footprint by purchasing solar. Leaving fossil fuel generated electricity was difficult for many because solar was not yet cost effective to justify the switch. Today, powering your home with the sun is extremely affordable.
Bidgely
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Today’s typical consumer spends hours on Facebook, Instagram, Amazon and the like, so they’ve come to expect all digital interactions to be personalized. What’s the modern utility to do? Well, Bidgely’s recently-updated web portal solution is the answer, helping to deliver an engaging digital energy experience personalized to each consumer. In fact, one utility recently found that 90% of consumers gave the ?
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AFN Sustainable Protein
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Stray Dog Capital is a small venture capital firm investing in food products and services that take animals out of the equation. Launching in 2013, the business accelerated in 2015 as the number of startups broaching alternatives to animal agriculture increased. It has now invested around $11 million alongside a syndicate of around 80 different investors from trusts to individuals to foundations and other venture capital firms.
Green Technology
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
This week’s look at exhibitors for the 2017 Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit includes solutions for clean air, water harvesting and building envelopes. Camil US. The Camil Group works to provide customers with sustainable best-in-class air filtration products and services within four main segments: Comfort Air, Clean Processes, Power Systems and Safety & Protection.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.
Climate-KIC
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Can techno-fixes and gene therapies save the world’s coral? Which country reuses 90 per cent of its wastewater? And, how can melting ice power a lamp? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. UK celebrates greenest summer in history as clean energy records smashed The UK has set a new […]. The post This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 28 September appeared first on Climate-KIC.
Ambisense
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
5 Reasons Why Technology Can Deliver Better Client Outcomes for Environmental Consultants Like many other sectors, the environmental industry is moving towards deeper technology adoption. This has the potential to change incumbent business models that have stood for decades. The old adage of ‘if it’s not broken, don’t fix it’ is certainly relevant, however .
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Bidgely
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Modern utilities are undergoing a transformation: no longer are they thinking of their customer base as “ratepayers”; they are instead viewing them as consumers, and focusing on providing them with value-add services above and beyond the delivery of electrons. In light of this transformation, Bidgely surveyed 1000 consumers from across the US, asking them about features they’d most like to see from their utility: If your electric utility could offer you one of the following, which would you pref
AFN Sustainable Protein
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Stray Dog Capital is a small venture capital firm investing in food products and services that take animals out of the equation. Launching in 2013, the business accelerated in 2015 as the number of startups broaching alternatives to animal agriculture increased. It has now invested around $11 million alongside a syndicate of around 80 different investors from trusts to individuals to foundations and other venture capital firms.
Earth Gratitude
SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Texas Army National Guard arrive in Houston to aid citizens in areas heavily flooded by the storms of Hurricane Harvey Aug. 27, 2017. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Zachary West) www.dvidshub.net. Public Domain photo. The hurricanes and flooding in Houston and Florida have galvanized our nation to come together and help those in need.
Climate-KIC
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
The Greenwich Peninsula Low Energy Center is as impressive visually as it is in terms of functionality, saving over 20,000 tons of carbon per year. It was designed by C.F. Møller Architects—one of Scandinavia’s oldest and largest architectural practices—and British artist Conrad Shawcross. The building stands in one of London’s major urban development zones: The […].
Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium
With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.
Energy Refuge
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
If you’re thinking about remodeling soon, why not kill two birds with one stone and implement energy saving trends to make your home more efficient? Some energy saving implementations can prove to be costly, but if you’re remodeling and making a mess anyway, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t consider an energy efficient remodel. Here are a few ways you can do that with the following tips. 1.
Sunrun
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
When it comes to any major change in life, it’s usually best to take some time and carefully weigh your options before jumping in. It pays to be prudent and consider the pros and cons, and ultimately, to be sure you’re arriving at the decision that works best for you. These same notions ring true when it comes to making the change to solar. Here at Sunrun, you won’t find any high pressure sales techniques or crafty advertising gimmicks.
38 North Solutions
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Contact: Katherine Hamilton (202.524.8832). Washington, DC (September 6, 2017) — 38 North Solutions, a lobbying firm that advises innovative companies and organizations, announces the addition of Dave Hoppe as Senior Principal. Until January, Mr. Hoppe served as Chief of Staff to House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI), where he oversaw the Speaker’s leadership organization and served as his senior advisor.
Sunrun
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Shopping for a rooftop solar may at first feel overwhelming. After all, there’s a lot to take into consideration, including cost, setup, maintenance and more. This doesn’t even begin to touch on the technical details like system performance, equipment warranties, etc. Like we said, it can be a lot to process. Luckily for you, there are a lot of resources available to help with the decision-making process; and it just so happens you’ve stumbled across one of the best.
Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor
With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.
Sunrun
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Definition: With a solar PPA, you agree to pay the solar company a per kilowatt-hour rate for the electricity produced by the solar panels. The rate is usually lower than what the local utility charges for electricity.
Sunrun
SEPTEMBER 23, 2017
Solar Lease: A contract with a solar company to have a solar energy system installed on your roof with little to no upfront costs. With this contract, you will “rent” a solar system in exchange for the benefits (i.e. the electricity) the system produces.
Climate-KIC
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
How does Oslo plan on becoming a carbon neutral city? What is a ‘living chandelier’? And, is it possible to integrate solar power into our clothing? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. Oslo Mayor: Here’s how we plan to become a carbon neutral city The city of Oslo surprised […]. The post This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 21 September appeared first on Climate-KIC.
Sunrun
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Anyone watching the news lately has likely heard plenty of discord concerning climate change. And more often than not, the term “alternative energy” is being bandied about. That being said, let’s take a closer look at alternative energy in regard to today’s energy consumption. What’s the alternative? Or rather, what’s the standard? To begin, we first need to address the word alternative, because in context of the term “alternative energy,” it implies that there’s something conventional.
Speaker: Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SmartNations Foundation, Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner at Pi Labs, Fabienne Durand, Senior Advisor to the SmartNations Foundation, & Roger Strukhoff, Executive Director of the Tau Institute
The Climate 4.0 Economy. Climate change is here. We see it in many ways already. Weather catastrophes: Texas freezing over, the wildfires of California, the increasingly unpredictable violence and frequency of hurricanes, the rapid melting and disappearance of polar ice caps. Much more evidence all around us. What can we do in our corporate organizations, in our homes and communities, to change the current course?
Climate-KIC
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
CDP, the global leader in climate disclosure and Climate-KIC partner, is this week spotlighting the role of cities as climate leaders, as Climate Week NYC—an event celebrating global climate action—gets underway. Cities are home to over 50 per cent of the world’s population and are responsible for 75 per cent of GHG emissions, and it […]. The post CDP celebrates ‘Progress’ of urban climate action appeared first on Climate-KIC.
Climate-KIC
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
How does Barcelona connect cleantech with democracy? Which country is experiencing an astounding 137 per cent increase in electric car sales? And, what on Earth is a fatberg and how can we prevent it? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. The game-changing cars and concepts at the Frankfurt Motor […]. The post This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 14 September appeared first on Climate-KIC.
Climate-KIC
SEPTEMBER 10, 2017
Children grow seven sizes in their first two years—forcing parents to buy many size variants of mass produced clothing, which results in material waste, water consumption, and carbon emissions. London-based designer Ryan Yasin seeks to address the issue with his line of durable clothing, Petit Pli, which stretches up to seven sizes. According to a […].
Climate-KIC
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Which energy efficiency measures can save the UK billions? Which country plans to end oil and gas exploration and production by 2040? And, is it possible to make money by removing CO? from the atmosphere? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. Britain’s first zero-waste store is packaging-free and only […]. The post This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 7 September appeared first on Climate-KIC.
Climate-KIC
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
Daniel Libeskind’s Sapphire features geometric tiles coated in titanium dioxide, which breaks down dirt when exposed to the sun’s UV light, enabling the building to simultaneously clean itself and purify the air. The specialised coating is the result of a collaboration between Japanese photocatalytic technology company TOTO and Italian tile manufacturer Casalgrande Padana.
Sunrun
SEPTEMBER 23, 2017
Kilowatt-hour (kWh) Definition: Standard unit for electricity. Customers pay for electricity by the kWh. (i.e.- Analogous to paying for gas by the gallon.
Sunrun
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Photovoltaic (PV) Definition: The solar panels we sell are photovoltaic devices, i.e. panels that are able to produce electricity from sunlight.
Sunrun
SEPTEMBER 23, 2017
Electric Bill: Definition The bill that a local utility issues to a consumer for the electricity that their home consumes.
Sunrun
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Power Company or Local Utility Definition: The terms we use to refer to where consumers buy grid electricity.
Sunrun
SEPTEMBER 23, 2017
Energy Storage: Definition When a battery stores power from a photovoltaic (PV) solar system.
38 North Solutions
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Originally Published in Axios here. by Ben Gemen. Veteran GOP aide Dave Hoppe, who was most recently House Speaker Paul Ryan’s chief of staff, is joining 38 North Solutions as senior principal. Why it matters: Hoppe, who left Ryan’s office in January, brings a longtime GOP policy pro with deep Capitol Hill ties to 38 North Solutions, a consulting and lobbying shop with clients in the clean energy and technology space. “His vast experience in public policy and political strategy
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