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Have an Idea to Start a New Clean Energy Technology Related Business?

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There’s a vibrant ecosystem growing in the Midwest as it relates to bringing clean energy technology innovations to the marketplace. As an advisory board member of the Clean Energy Trust, I have been among a panel of more than 20 judges evaluating finalists of this year’s Clean Energy Challenge open to students, entrepreneurs, and scientists in the Midwest and have been greatly impressed with the range of ideas that I reviewed.

Whether the idea related to developing clean energy technology or how to become more energy efficient, I…
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Energy Management Technology for Sustainability Reporting

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As more businesses and organizations manage cost and risk over time by taking more sustainability measures, the need for fast and easy reporting will continue to rise. However, it has become widely apparent that many businesses and organizations, from major household names to rapidly growing startups, are using less sophisticated tools to manage their energy data.

For example, an article on GreenBiz.com about the latest sustainability trends (http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2012/01/30/6-biggest-trends-sustainability-reporting) noted that recent survey participants, consisting of leading companies in more than 20 sectors internationally, have been using Excel spreadsheets as the primary way for collecting and analzying…
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Voluntary Program that Benefits Renewable Energy Customers

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Last fall we introduced to you some recognition programs available to purchasers of green energy.  This spring we are going to provide you with some additional details of these programs in an effort to help you decide if one of these programs is right for your organization.

The EPA Green Power Partnership is the most well-known recognition program for the purchasers of renewable energy.  Since I began working with renewable energy customers at Constellation, I’ve seen many businesses of all sizes reap the rewards of joining the EPA Green Power Partnership.  The partnership provides expert…
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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.

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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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