Having an energy-efficient home is more affordable than ever before with new options continually being introduced in the market. The long-term benefits are positive not only for individual consumers, but also for the nation and the global environmental.
The following choices are not only affordable, but they are also an investment for the well-being of our planet.
Two explosive growth markets are renewable energy (RE) and the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and both play a crucial role in creating value. The emphasis on how software and analytics can drive energy savings along with renewable energy and energy conservation measures (ECM) will be examined. Companies, like Arkados, exist that operate in the solar (through its recently announced acquisition of SolBright Renewable Energy), LED lighting, and IoT markets.
For years TransCanada has tried to have their Keystone XL Pipeline project approved by the U.S. government. Originally the proposal was denied by former President Obama, but after the election this year President Trump enacted an executive order bringing the proposal back to the surface. Since the projects reintroduction to the forefront of climate and… Keep reading →
Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk and his battery storage systems have been in the international spotlight this week by gaining attention from world leaders and politicians because of promises made in Melbourne, Australia. The southern region of Australia has been experiencing months of power outages and blackouts. Beginning in September 2016, this dismal power situation has… Keep reading →
It’s no secret that the world’s need for energy is increasing—but what many don’t realize is that a promising potential energy source is being flushed down our toilets every day. Increasingly, this wastewater—as well as other organic waste from sources like gardens and kitchens—is being used to heat homes, provide electricity, and even power cars.… Keep reading →
As India’s summer intensifies, many states are already in the midst of a drought—and the hottest days have yet to arrive. At the same time, water-intensive agriculture, rapid urban expansion, increases in industrial activity and growing energy production are driving the country’s water demand upward. More than half of India is now considered severely water… Keep reading →
There are many reasons why the solar energy industry has been in the news so often lately. Within the last decade, costs have taken a nose-dive, while volume and usage have steadily climbed. Within the next 30 years, the International Energy Agency predicts that solar energy could count for up to 16% of the globe’s entire energy. As it stands, it generates 1%. However, analysts have been critical of this optimistic growth potential, citing that it would only be possible if governments change their policies concerning solar energy.
The agreement between OPEC and non-OPEC countries around the world to limit supplies has been called into review by a joint committee of ministers from the oil producers. Prior statements from these countries has hinted at the possibility of an extension, always citing the high levels of conformity between the members of the pact. Previously,… Keep reading →
As renewable energy sources become more extensive across the world, the need for battery storage systems has suddenly become a forefront issue. However, the security of such storage units is rarely a part of the discussion – each system poses significant hazards. Safety comes in the form of innovative management systems as well as high-quality… Keep reading →
There seems to be a clear trend brewing in the United States about a transition to clean energy, and it is starting in the towns we live in. The ongoing quest to reach 100% renewable energy is slowly accumulating support. This past week, the first cities in Wisconsin and Louisiana have committed to transitioning to… Keep reading →
