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GreenGov 2011: The Future of Sustainability for Government Agencies

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It can be challenging for federal agencies to determine which energy management solutions will most effectively help them meet the performance goals set by the Congress in the 2007 Energy Bill and by President Obama in his Executive Order 13514 on Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance.

Earlier this month, my colleague Jim Connaughton, Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Public and Environmental Policy, and I were thrilled to discuss both tried and true, as well as dramatic new energy management, financing and contracting innovations with a distinguished gathering of more than a thousand leaders from…
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CA Solar Power Project Gets $1.2 Billion Loan

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Image Source: NASA's Earth Observatory, courtesy of National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) is undergoing something of a renaissance in the solar-rich areas of the world, especially Spain and the Southwestern U.S.  The Department of Energy secured a $1.2 billion loan for the Mojave Solar concentrated solar power (CSP) project.  The facility will supply 250MW and is sponsored by Abengoa Solar, a leading developer of solar power based in Spain.  The plant will be built in San Bernardino County, CA.

CSP focuses sunlight…
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5 Quick Tips for Becoming More Environmentally-Friendly

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Being more environmentally-friendly is easy! Below are some fast ways that your business can reduce environmental impact.

1. Shut down computer monitors and computers at the end of each day.
2. Post signs that encourage water conservation.
3. Supply your kitchen or break room with mugs, dishes, silverware and towels.
4. Start a recycling program – recycle paper, aluminum/glass/plastic containers, and more.
5. Purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to off-set energy consumption.

Has your business taken other steps to reduce its environmental impact? Feel free to share yours by leaving me a comment.

Source: Green Business Alliance


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How Can Small Businesses Meet Renewable Energy Goals?

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Sometimes small businesses have a difficult time trying to find a balance between energy costs and a clean energy solution.

Renewable energy certificates (RECs) are an affordable option for businesses that want to green their energy use (up to 100 percent) and support the operation and development of renewable energy facilities.  Customers who choose to purchase RECs to match 100 percent of their electricity usage, typically pay 3-5 percent more for their power.

RECs are created when renewable power is delivered to the electric grid. Each megawatt-hour of renewable energy delivered to the power grid results in the…
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A Sustainable Solution That Works for Every Business, Including Ours

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One of the most significant sustainability decisions that a business can make is to match its electricity supply with renewable energy certificates (RECs). At Constellation Energy, we match 100 percent of the electricity requirements for more than 60 of our offices and two of our major data centers nationwide with RECs sourced from wind renewable resources located within the United States. 

This means that for every kilowatt of power that these offices use, an equal amount of renewable electricity is being supplied to the grid.

Through our purchase, we are ensuring that there is a financial incentive for power…
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What is ‘Adaptive Q’ & How Does it Apply to the Public Sector?

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A scene of the introductory remarks as they were delivered during the 2nd Annual Public Sector Symposium held at the U.S. Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 27.

Like any ecosystem, the energy framework is quite complex.

To meet the energy needs within the Public Sector, we’ve consistently received a set of requirements as a part of the customers’ overall mission, including:

  • Cost control
  • Consumption control
  • Compliance control
  • Security control

Yet, many…
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