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The chances of spotting a bumblebee have dropped by almost half across North America and by 17% in Europe from the mid-20th century to near present day, a study finds. Shifts in temperature and rainfall are pushing bumblebees to their ecological limits across both continents, according to the analysis published in Science. This is driving […]
One of America’s original solar companies is now no more. RGS Energy, which started as Real Goods Solar in 1978, has filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The veteran solar installer had in the last year shifted its focus to solar shingle installation after acquiring the license to Dow’s Powerhouse shingles in 2017. Dow’s product used thin-film […]
Since higher energy costs disproportionately affect people with lower incomes, Energy Trust programs that make homes more efficient can also support investments in affordable housing. In recent years, Energy Trust has worked with affordable housing providers across the state to save thousands of dollars a year on energy costs, from Polk CDC in Dallas to […]
Australian property developer Stockland has sourced $75 million in finance from the CEFC for further energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. Stockland has set a 2030 net zero carbon target for its logistics centres, retirement living operations and corporate head offices. The firm has 29 logistics properties and 62 established retirement villages in its portfolio […]
Generate and Cypress Creek Renewables are pleased to announce that Bogart Solar located in Greene County, New York has reached commercial operation. The 3-MW community solar project is the first of six New York solar projects (18 MW) acquired by Generate from leading solar developer Cypress Creek to reach this milestone. With support from Governor […]
NORESCO recently completed a two-year energy efficiency upgrade project in the Comsewogue Union Free School District (CUFSD) at Clinton Avenue Elementary School in Port Jefferson Station, New York. The upgrades, which included installing 477 kW of solar PV on the roof of the elementary school, will provide CUFSD more than $1.9 million in energy savings […]
As part of a two-year agreement, 3Degrees will provide SEIA with 235 Green-e® Certified solar renewable energy certificates (SRECs) and 835 registered and verified carbon offsets annually. This will cover SEIA’s approximate office and event electricity usage as well as all emissions associated with SEIA staff travel and event attendee travel each year. WASHINGTON, D.C. […]
The second plenary session of GreenBiz 20 covered several threads of sustainability — from a discussion on the latest in circular practices, insights into the state of the food system and a deep dive into the Levi Strauss Foundation and a wonderfully fragmented yet delightful dialogue with animal welfare trailblazer Temple Grandin. Here are some […]
SolarEdge Technologies Inc., a global company specializing in smart energy, says it has entered into a contract to supply smart energy products and solutions – including inverters and power optimizers – for 1 GW of solar projects with Enfindus. The four-year, pan-European agreement is intended for commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop PV systems. Enfindus plans […]
Centrica Business Solutions has published a new white paper ‘Reducing Energy Costs and Driving Growth’. It explores the challenges facing businesses today and how energy optimisation can help reduce costs, increase flexibility and improve resilience. The energy grid is evolving. No longer are a few large power plants pushing energy to consumers in a singular […]
