As the world inches closer to an overall population of 8 billion, the issue of sustainability is becoming even more relevant. CNN reports that overpopulation contributes to numerous environmental and social problems, including resource depletion, pollution, and malnutrition. Creative solutions are needed to help combat the effects of overpopulation before it’s too late.    For instance, where will we house …

It’s always easier to talk about environmentally conscious pursuits than it is to actually put them into action. The subject remains easy to discuss about as studies and research continue to provide a stream of evidence and create a greater sense of general awareness on the issues. However, when it comes to implementing those very same concepts into our daily …

As the world around us becomes more interconnected and millennials begin to flex their economic muscles through where they choose to spend their money, priorities for businesses are changing. While Corporate Social Responsibility has great benefits to the world at large, when it comes down to it, engaging in a good CSR strategy is above all else just good business. …

Spring cleaning has numerous health benefits. Along with removing dust, dirt, and bacteria that has accumulated over the winter months, a clean interior can help improve your mental health, while offering the chance to make your home or business more energy efficient, saving you money while improving the health of the planet.   According to a recent Shelton Group Utility …

The need for cost-efficient renewable energy resources means the number of solar photovoltaic (PV) plants continues to increase as does investment in PV technology for improved performance. One new technology in this area is bifacial PV, which is set to gain credence and be more widely used in projects for the future. Most large-scale PV installations use monofacial panels. This means …

Solar radiation is the highest form of energy since it comes to us purely from the sun. There has been more advancement in this industry hence improving its current state of solar energy in many ways. The population in the world is increasing at an alarming rate. Due to the increase In population more power energy is required at household …

A new Brown initiative with Constellation and Energy Development Partners will transform a former gravel pit in North Kingstown into Rhode Island’s highest-capacity contiguous solar generation project. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — As a major part of a campus-wide effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions, Brown University has finalized agreements for two renewable energy projects that are expected to produce …

Everyone knows that driving has a substantial negative impact on the environment. The average passenger car emits a number of pollutants including carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. All of these negatively impact our environment and our health.   Unfortunately, for many of us, there are not many reasonable alternatives to driving daily to get to work or …

Many people hold off moving towards a more sustainable lifestyle because they associate the adjustment with sweeping life changes or major expenses. On the contrary, being environmentally conscious doesn’t require radical transformation. Making a shift towards sustainable living is more a matter of choice — one which begins with just a few easy modifications. For those of you who have …

HouseZero’s advanced data-driven infrastructure will enable cutting edge research, aims to shift the design and operation of buildings The Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities (CGBC) at the Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) announced today the completion of HouseZero, the retrofitting of its headquarters in a pre-1940s building in Cambridge into an ambitious living-laboratory and an energy-positive prototype …

TOP 5 HOME ENERGY- AND MONEY-SAVINGS TIPS HIGHLIGHTED BY NON-PROFIT RENEWABLE NATION Nearly $100 a Month in Savings Possible in Most Homes By Following Simple Steps; Renewable Nation App Promotes More Solar Homes, Also “Curates” Best Energy-Saving Tips. WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 19, 2018 – If you are one of the millions of American homeowners who is contemplating going solar, the good news …

Ciel & Terre Completes Two New Floating Solar Projects in California and Colorado with Others Under Construction and Planned in U.S. New Floating Solar Projects for Walden and Salad Cosmo Use Manmade Ponds for Cost-Effective Solar Power Using Ciel & Terre Patented Floating Photovoltaic Technology Ciel & Terre USA (www.ciel-et-terre.net), innovators in floating solar power systems, today announced the completion …

ZF Electrifies Buses in London and the U.S. Enabling Zero-Emission City Driving ZF’s electric drive axle for London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) 31 locally emission-free double-decker buses will be equipped with electric portal axles from ZF Additional orders for several U.S. cities Friedrichshafen. ZF is highlighting two market successes for its tried-and-tested AxTrax AVE electric portal axle. Firstly, 31 of …

Indian Solar Installations in Q2 2018 Drop 52 Percent Quarter-Over-Quarter to 1,599 MW, Reports Mercom 4.9 GW of solar installed in the first half of 2018 Solar installations in India in Q2 2018 were at the lowest level since Q1 2017 with 1,599 MW, a 52 percent decrease compared to 3,344 MW installed in Q1 2018,according to Mercom India Research’s …

Trump’s Clean Power Plan Replacement Is WORSE Than Nothing August 20, 2018 Lissa Lynch, Staff Attorney, Federal Policy, Climate & Clean Energy Program The Clean Power Plan replacement proposed today by Acting EPA Administrator Wheeler demonstrates the Trump EPA’s unflagging commitment to propping up polluters. The proposal is designed to require power plants to do nothing to reduce their carbon pollution, and …

What better way to get close to nature and have an adventurous, sustainable weekend than to go camping? Getting out into the wild, sleeping under the stars, and hiking through the hills carries a certain pleasure hard to get anywhere else. However, sometimes it’s nice to be able to bring modern technology with you when you go camping. Fortunately, advancements …

Solar power is at a dead end, and I say that happily. I also say it as the CEO of a Utah and Reno-based solar company. On its path and in its current direction, it is impossible for solar energy to go any further. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t matter. We just need to start looking at and thinking …

Your vintage home likely gets plenty of compliments for its charm and allure. There is something particularly captivating about older homes that have remained intact while the rest of the world keeps up with the latest modern trends. As unique as your vintage home may be though, it’s likely in need of some eco-friendly renovations. Fixing up certain money-draining, environmentally …

Clean Electric Heating Already Cost-Effective for Many A new report bolsters the case for widespread electrification of heat and hot water in buildings. The report by the nonprofit Rocky Mountain Institute finds that replacing onsite use of fossil fuels in buildings by efficient and flexible electric heating is a key component of the deep decarbonization necessary to limit global average temperature increase to …

It feels like the summer temperature is increasing year after year and the easiest solution to this uncomfortable hotness is to turn up the AC. However, by doing so, we often have that feeling of guilt as we know the shock we will be in once the energy bill arrives at the end of the month. Even more so, the …