August, 2017

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The Cost to Install Solar Panels Has Fallen

Sunrun

Did you know that in many states, the cost of solar energy is the same, if not lower than the cost of power from your utility?1 The average price of solar installation has plummeted dramatically recently, and smart shoppers like you are saving money and increasing their energy independence by switching to solar. Want to know more? Sunrun has focused on keeping costs low in each step of the solar installation process to make sure you’re getting the best service, product, and price.

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U.S. EPA Healthy School Renovation Training in Los Angeles

Green Technology

U.S. EPA will be offering a free training on environmental health issues frequently encountered during school renovations and is intended for school facility managers, environmental health staff, administrators, and other school district professionals. Topics such as protecting indoor air quality, asbestos & lead paint regulations, energy efficiency, mold, PCBs, environmental risk assessment, and green school design will be covered.

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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 31 August

Climate-KIC

Is it possible for a phone to repair itself? Which country has sold off its last oil company? And, how can plant waste make carbon fibre more sustainable? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. Little London apartment building is made of Cross-Laminated Timber Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT, or crosslam) was […].

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Enviro Influencers Series: An Interview with Brian Kahl

Ambisense

In the latest of our Enviro Influencers series, where we talk to key people who we think are key influencers in the environmental industry, we interviewed Brian Kahl, asking him his thoughts on the industry, technology, and the changes and trends that he sees coming. “I can envision regulators moving away from the tiered compliance model and issuing self-monitoring permits” .

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Electrofuels Are the Future: The Driving Force to Decarbonizing Heavy Transport

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.

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5 Ways Bog Mats Help Protect Environment

Energy Refuge

Necessary steps must be taken by companies and their contractors to avert damage to environmentally sensitive areas. The use of bog mats is prevalent among industries keen to preserve natural areas. A bog mat is a cover designed to shield the ground from the impact of heavy machinery. Here are five ways bog mats help protect environment. Tree Roots are Unharmed.

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Better Ventures Backs TheTownKitchen to Support Urban Youth Employment

Better Ventures

We are thrilled to announce the newest member of the Better Ventures family, TheTownKitchen , an Oakland-based startup delivering healthy lunches for businesses and upward social mobility for at-risk youth. We participated in TheTownKitchen's $1M seed round, which was led by Urban Innovation Fund, giving a boost to TheTownKitchen's meal service capacity and local impact.

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More to see in the Expo

Green Technology

Exhibit Hall at the 2106 Green California Schools Summit. (Photo by David McNew). Another look at the companies that attendees at the 2017 Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit will find in the Green Solutions Expo on November 28-29. Interface. Interface founder Ray Anderson shook the foundations of the petroleum-intensive carpet manufacturing industry by declaring that Interface was committed to becoming the world’s first environmentally sustainable—and, ultimately, restorative

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DIY powerwall enthusiasts rival Tesla in home energy storage units

Climate-KIC

Tesla first announced the Powerwall in 2015—a rechargeable lithium-ion battery energy storage unit intended for home usage that retails at over €5,000. Now, on social media and online forums, users are sharing DIY powerwall instructions involving recycled laptop batteries, enabling people to power their homes at a fraction of the cost. Several powerwall hobbyists have […].

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Eclipse Shines Light on California’s Clean Energy Leadership

Vote Solar

Susannah Churchill is the California Director at Vote Solar. This blog was originally published at votesolar.org. On Monday, August 21, a solar eclipse will pass over much of the United States. And when it moves across California, this rare celestial event will shine light on the fact that our increasingly clean energy mix can reliably meet the power needs of the world’s sixth largest economy.

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WCS Member of the Month: Deepika Nagabhushan

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

WCS Member of the Month is our new initiative to highlight the amazing stories of female leaders in the industry. One woman from WCS will be featured every month to share her accomplishments, ambitions, and advice for other women in the sector. This month, we spotlight Deepika Nagabhushan, Energy Policy Associate at Clean Air Task Force. WCS: What excites you most about the work you’re doing?

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AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities

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.

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DEELAT Solar Powered Motion Light Review

Energy Refuge

This review is of the DEELAT solar powered motion light which we had the pleasure of testing recently. This light is useful for home use as a security system to alert a homeowner to motion nearby and is also ideal for pathways, parking lots, and campuses. The product was packaged well and was protected against any bumps in transit from DEELAT. At first glance, the light looked sleek and well designed.

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How to Go Solar in Orlando

Sunrun

Orlando has a lot to offer when it comes to home solar. Here, locals refer to a “Florida winter” as any temperature below 80 degrees. It’s no surprise that Florida’s utility rates are around 12% above the national average. The Sunshine State also happens to be the most humid state in the nation. That sticky heat can be even more noticeable in Orlando since the city’s tucked away from coastline breezes.

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Who Else is in the Expo?

Green Technology

(Photo by David McNew). Here’s the latest installment in our ongoing look at companies, products and services you’ll find in the Expo for the Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit. Gen7. Since 1983 American Modular Systems (AMS), has partnered with schools all over California to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of early education, public and private K-12, charter schools and higher education.

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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 24 August

Climate-KIC

How can blockchain help reduce food waste? Which country is set to go ‘fully electric’? And, is it possible to put a price tag on the ‘work’ urban trees perform? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. Global food firms join IBM blockchain project to improve traceability According to IBM, […].

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How Digital Transformation will Bend the Curve of the Linear Economy Toward the Circular

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?

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Power to the People. Action Plan for 2017 & Beyond.

Earth Gratitude

Anti-Nuclear Power Plant Rally on 19 September 2011 at Meiji Shrine Outer Garden. © WikiMedia Commons. Used with permission. Power to the People! An Action Plan For 2017 and Beyond. Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen a long list of “I Will Not” circulating on the Internet. Muhammad Yunus, the creator of Grameen Bank and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, says that when we see a problem, we should create the solution.

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Report: Algae Market to Reach $45bn by 2023

AFN Sustainable Protein

After gaining “superfood” status, the market for algae could reach up to $44.7 billion by 2023, according to a new report from Fish 2.0 , a business competition designed to increase investment in sustainable seafood startups. This year, the competition has seen a marked increase in the number of algae-focused startups applying to take part, with more than 10 of the 80 startups making it through to phase three (of four) of the competition working directly with algae.

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From Reusable Bags to Solar Power: A Look at How We’ve Gone More Green in the Last 20 Years

Energy Refuge

As technology continues to force humanity to adapt in new and exciting ways, many people remain skeptical of its influence. Virtually nothing has remained unchanged due to its influence, a proposition that is very terrifying to some. However, it’s also important to remember just how effective technology has been at improving quality of life for countless people around the world.

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Fridge camera claims to halve household food waste

Climate-KIC

The world’s first wireless fridge camera goes on sale in the UK next month. Created to reduce consumer food waste, the Smarter FridgeCam enables users to verify what they have in their refrigerator — anywhere, anytime — via an app on their phone. EU citizens waste an average of 47 million tonnes of edible food […]. The post Fridge camera claims to halve household food waste appeared first on Climate-KIC.

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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 17 August

Climate-KIC

Is it possible to make money simply by parking your car? Will London’s new environmental strategy really make it the greenest city on earth? And, how can algae oil transform our automotive industry? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. UK set to be ‘self-sufficient’ in battery recycling by year […].

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Myanmar mangrove reforestation receives a boost from drones

Climate-KIC

The replanting of mangrove trees along Myanmar’s Irrawaddy River is set to receive a boost next month with the help of drones developed by UK firm BioCarbon Engineering. The drones are ten times faster at planting trees than humans are, and due to this efficiency, can cut costs in half. The aim is to restore […]. The post Myanmar mangrove reforestation receives a boost from drones appeared first on Climate-KIC.

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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 10 August

Climate-KIC

Could a Belgian dish help save beaches from climate extremes? Could artificial reefs unlock the ‘final frontier’ of renewable energy? And, how have Dutch students grown a biodegradable car? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. When oceans give you jellyfish blooms, turn them into tasty chips Scientists think human […].

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More Expo News

Green Technology

In the Expo. Following up on a post from last week , here’s another quick look at some of the companies that will be in the Expo for the upcoming Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit. Dynamic Water Technologies offers chemical-free water treatment systems that can remove scale and bio-contamination, resulting in a cleaner, more efficient system.

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Schools Expo Offers Diverse Experiences

Green Technology

The Expo at the Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit offers hands-on exposure to a wide range of products and services. (Photo by David McNew). The annual Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit , which comes to the Pasadena Convention Center November 28-29, is designed to provide resources to support sustainability programs in California schools.

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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 3 August

Climate-KIC

Could we recycle aluminium foil into biofuel? What are JPMorgan Chase’s plans for green finance? And, could there be potential to store renewable energy in salt? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. On Earth Overshoot Day, an ecological budget 42 per cent overdrawn Wednesday 2 August was Earth Overshoot […].

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Report: Algae Market to Reach $45bn by 2023

AFN Sustainable Protein

After gaining “superfood” status, the market for algae could reach up to $44.7 billion by 2023, according to a new report from Fish 2.0 , a business competition designed to increase investment in sustainable seafood startups. This year, the competition has seen a marked increase in the number of algae-focused startups applying to take part, with more than 10 of the 80 startups making it through to phase three (of four) of the competition working directly with algae.

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How to Make a Period Property More Energy Efficient

Energy Refuge

Period properties are beautiful, but they can also be problematic. Modern building methods are very different and we don’t have to contend with issues such as lead paint or asbestos when buying a modern home. A ZOTApro certification will teach you all you need to know about lead paint if you have an older home to renovate, but what you should also be worrying about is improving its energy efficiency.

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