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Arborwall Brings Energy Efficient Log Cabins to the Custom-Built Home Market

Log cabins were widely used in Europe, and the concept quickly spread when immigrants arrived on American soil.  Settlers had […]

Sarah Lozanova

July 7, 2014

Technology

Airline Industry Shaves Weight to Save Money

We don’t often associate airplanes with low-hanging fruit. I mean, it might just be the worst metaphor one could imagine. […]

RP Siegel

July 3, 2014

Technology

How to Make Your Home Smart and Energy Efficient

By Jessica Oaks You may not realize it, but at this very moment, you’re probably wasting electricity. Don’t feel too […]

TriplePundit

July 2, 2014

Technology

Harley Davidson's LiveWire "Test Ride" Brings Electrics Closer to Mainstream

Making a pitstop in Milwaukee this weekend I was excited to see that Harley Davidson would be offering a peak […]

Nick Aster

June 29, 2014

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Is LEED Becoming the New Normal?

Read more in this series The LEED certification program has its roots back in 1993, when David Gottfried and Mike […]

Tina Casey

June 26, 2014

Technology

Solar Leases May Scare Off Potential Homebuyers

Imagine saving money on your electric bill and locking in today’s price for your future bills with no money down. […]

Sarah Lozanova

June 26, 2014

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VIDEO: The Proof of Zero – Zero Waste to Landfill Certification

Read more in this series TriplePundit readers have long heard of the concept of “zero waste,” but what does this […]

Nick Aster

June 24, 2014

Technology

Harley-Davidson Launches an Electric Motorcycle

Iconic American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson Motor Co. is launching its first electric motorcycle. Calling it Project LiveWire, the company gave the […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

June 23, 2014

Technology

3p Weekend: 7 Companies That Make Employee Volunteering a Priority

With a busy week behind you and the weekend within reach, there’s no shame in taking things a bit easy […]

Mary Mazzoni

June 20, 2014

Technology

Ultra-Energy Efficient Homes: Are They Worth the Upfront Cost?

When building a new home, design and material selection greatly impact the operating costs for decades. Investing in triple-pane windows […]

Sarah Lozanova

June 20, 2014

Technology

"Stories & Beer" Chat with David Gottfried; Founder, USGBC & World GBC

It’s time for another Stories and Beer Fireside Chat on Thursday, June 19th at 6:30pm PST (9:30 EST) at the Impact HUB […]

Marissa Rosen

June 19, 2014

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Environmental Validation: Make 'Green' Claims and Do It Well

Read more in this series It’s a great time to be a green manufacturer. Environmental consciousness continues to grow, not […]

Jan Lee

June 18, 2014

Technology

An Innovative Community Solar Program from NRG and…Boeing?

The diversified energy company NRG Energy, Inc. is becoming a familiar name in the solar power market, so it’s not […]

Tina Casey

June 16, 2014

Technology

Product Review: SunBell Solar Lamp and Phone Charger

The Bell series of solar lamps was initially designed for the off-grid market, but after you use one of these […]

Tina Casey

June 16, 2014

Technology

Interview: Bethanie Maples Krogstad, Quid

TriplePundit attended Sustainable Brands 2014 in San Diego this month. These videos are part of our coverage. Find the rest […]

Nick Aster

June 16, 2014

Technology

Do Perovskites Hold the Keys to Ubiquitous Solar Energy?

What are perovskites? Perovskite is a relatively inexpensive mineral composed of calcium titanate (titanate is a salt composed of titanium […]

Andrew Burger

June 13, 2014

Technology

How to Fight Greenwashing: The Value of Third-Party Certification in Green Building

By Elise Hunter I recently came across a line of roofing tiles advertised as “lower carbon footprint.” This nebulous claim […]

TriplePundit

June 13, 2014

Technology

Financing Cities of the Future w/Siemens, PwC & Berwin Leighton Paisner

  There’s no shortage of ideas on how cities can transform their infrastructure, yet nearly all cities have limited access […]

Nick Aster

June 12, 2014

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IAQ: How Do You Stack Up When It Comes to Indoor Air Quality?

Read more in this series When most people think of sustainability, they think of things like renewable power, energy and […]

RP Siegel

June 4, 2014

Technology

Recap: HP Live Twitter Chat from #SB14sd

Aman Singh, CSRwire’s Editorial Director and Nick Aster, Founder and Publisher of TriplePundit,  conversed with Chris Librie, Senior Director, Strategy and Communications, HP Corporate Affairs, live from the HP Living Progress Exchange at Sustainable Brands.

Nick Aster

June 4, 2014

Technology

Interview: Jonathan Bass, VP communications for SolarCity

TriplePundit reported live from the Fortune Brainstorm Green 2014 conference in Laguna Niguel, CA. Follow along on this page for […]

Nick Aster

June 3, 2014

Technology

Family-Owned Hotel in Santa Monica Shoots for LEED Platinum Certification

Hotels and tourism businesses worldwide have been keen to capitalize on travelers’ growing “eco-consciousness.” Besides the potential boost in revenue […]

Andrew Burger

May 30, 2014

Technology

Hanwha Embraces a Solar Profile with Office Tower Retrofit in Seoul

One of the advantages of belonging to the clean tech field is that your facilities can double as a showcase […]

Tina Casey

May 28, 2014

Technology

EPA Report: Los Angeles Buildings are 'Energy Stars'

Los Angeles is at the top of the Environmental Protection Agency’s ranking of cities with the most energy efficient buildings […]

Bill DiBenedetto

May 27, 2014

Technology

Volvo Group Studies an Electric Avenue

There are electric satellites from Boeing and electric planes from Airbus, so why not electric roads, brought to you by […]

Bill DiBenedetto

May 23, 2014

Technology

Cheaper Renewable Fuels: Is Algae the Missing Ingredient?

Do you remember from your high school science class how photosynthesis converts sunlight, carbon dioxide and water into sugars? Algae […]

Sarah Lozanova

May 23, 2014

Technology

2013 Postcode Lottery Green Challenge Winner: Ginger Dosier 'Grows' Bricks with Bacteria

Ed note: This is a sponsored post on behalf of the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge The brick is the basic building block of […]

Alexis Petru

May 20, 2014

Technology

Sprint to Sell iPhone Cases Made from Carbon

Imagine a cell phone case made from carbon. Soon you won’t have to just imagine. Sprint will be selling AirCarbon […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

May 20, 2014

Technology

Southwest’s New Initiative Expands the Airline From Place-Taking to Placemaking

As our society goes through numerous transitions, many companies find themselves challenged to re-examine their core values and their core […]

RP Siegel

May 16, 2014

Technology

Op-Ed: Design Has to be Emotionally Durable

By Jon Turney Any hilltop is enhanced by a wind turbine. The symmetry of the turning blades is as pleasing […]

GreenFutures

May 15, 2014

Technology

Airbus Electric Airplane Flies—For an Hour Per Charge

Airbus Group’s E-Fan, an all-electric trainer aircraft made of composite material, made its first flight last month–proving once again that […]

Bill DiBenedetto

May 12, 2014

Technology

Abu Dhabi Launches Solar Car Challenge

This week at the Abu Dhabi Ascent climate meeting in the United Arab Emirates, renewable energy company Masdar, in partnership with the […]

Phil Covington

May 9, 2014

Technology

In Peru, Billboard Puts Out Message While Taking In Pollution

It’s often been said that actions speak louder than words. But perhaps words and actions can be combined in a […]

RP Siegel

May 7, 2014

Technology

California Joins Push For National Fuel Cell EV Network

California has just joined the Obama administration’s new public-private partnership H2 USA, and that should go a long way towards […]

Tina Casey

May 6, 2014

Technology

City of the Future: Bigger, Smarter, Greener?

By  Jürgen Hase Cities today are in danger of choking in smog. They may only make up 2 percent of […]

TriplePundit

May 1, 2014

Technology

Do You know How to Keep Your Employees Satisfied and Motivated?

By Emily Bates Apple’s new employee-friendly ways under CEO Tim Cook are designed to keep employees happy and retain them, […]

TriplePundit

May 1, 2014

Technology

3p Interview: Brad Molotsky, Executive Vice President, Brandywine Realty Trust

Every Wednesday, TriplePundit takes 30 minutes or so to chat with an interesting leader in the sustainable business movement. These chats are […]

Marissa Rosen

April 30, 2014

Technology

Shell's Eco-Marathon Inspires a New Generation of Green Innovation

As I stood on the lawn outside of the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston, I knew I […]

RP Siegel

April 28, 2014

Technology

Water: The Latest Trend in Eco-Clean

Remember when people boycotted movie theatre popcorn because of the high saturated fat content of the coconut oil used to pop […]

jennifer boynton

April 25, 2014

Technology

Intel, High-Tech Leaders Rank High On Green Power Partnership Top 100

The shift from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy sources is well under way, offering societies worldwide a means of […]

Andrew Burger

April 25, 2014

Technology

SAP's 'Autism at Work' Initiative: An Insatiable Appetite for Improvement

In May of last year, SAP announced the launch of Autism at Work — a unique global initiative to employ people with […]

Mary Mazzoni

April 24, 2014

Technology

Twitter Chat Recap: Can Corporate Sustainability & Economic Growth Coexist?

What does it mean for a technology company to lead with sustainability? How can technology companies leverage their expertise and […]

Nick Aster

April 22, 2014

Technology

3p Interview: A Conversation With an Electric Road Warrior

Norman Hajjar is a man with a penchant for travel, adventure and a strong sense of curiosity. Years ago, when […]

RP Siegel

April 22, 2014

Technology

Clean Energy Sector In Illinois Continues To Grow, Survey Results Find

The results of the first comprehensive survey of Illinois’ clean energy sector found that there are currently 96,875 people employed […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

April 22, 2014

Technology

Is Environmental Entrepreneurship the Key to Solving Climate Change?

By David Levine The United Nations recently issued a report that is finally putting the issue of climate change, and its […]

TriplePundit

April 21, 2014

Technology

Bacardi Makes Energy Efficiency Upgrades to Its Rum Facility in Puerto Rico

Bacardi Ltd. is a world famous maker of rum, but the company is becoming known for something else: its sustainability […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

April 21, 2014

Technology

Walmart's New LED Light Fixtures to Save $34,000 per Store

There are many criticisms leveled at Walmart, one of the world’s largest retailers. However, Walmart is fast becoming a leader […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

April 17, 2014

Technology

Electricity Prices Fall In Europe As German Renewable Energy Output Increases

For the fifth consecutive month, electricity prices in countries neighboring Germany have decreased, recently released Platts data reveals, due in large part […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

April 15, 2014

Technology

Can Corporate Sustainability & Economic Growth Coexist? A Twitter Chat With SAP, BSR and CDP

Join TriplePundit and CSRwire at #SustyBiz TODAY at 8am PT/11am ET live on this page or on Twitter. What does […]

Marissa Rosen

April 11, 2014

Technology

IKEA Invests In 98 Megawatt Wind Farm In Illinois

IKEA US announced its investment in a 98 megawatt wind farm in Hoopeston, Illinois. The wind farm, called Hoopeston Wind, […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

April 11, 2014

Technology

Video Interview: Raj Mamodia, CEO of Brillio

I just got back from the Wall Street Journal’s ECO:nomics conference in Santa Barbara and put together a handful of […]

Nick Aster

April 8, 2014

Technology

Video Interview: Peter Graf, CSO EVP at SAP

I just got back from the Wall Street Journal’s ECO:nomics conference in Santa Barbara, Calif. and put together a handful […]

Nick Aster

April 7, 2014

Technology

Nest Freezes Sales of Smoke Alarm, Is Sued Over Thermostat’s Energy Savings Claims

Nest Labs quickly became a darling of both the sustainability and tech worlds for its sleek, Internet-connected thermostat and smoke […]

Alexis Petru

April 4, 2014

Technology

Sustainable Cities: Vision of Solar-Powered Skyscrapers Nearer Reality

As urbanization, and urban populations, continue to spread, finding ways to enhance the quality of urban life and make urban […]

Andrew Burger

April 4, 2014

Technology

U.K. Companies Share Clean Tech Expertise at Globe 2014 in Vancouver

Last week a delegation of British companies supported by U.K. Trade and Investment attended the sustainable-development advocacy conference Globe 2014, in Vancouver, British […]

Phil Covington

April 3, 2014

Technology

A 3p Chat w/ David Gottfried; Founder, USGBC & World Green Building Council

Every Wednesday, TriplePundit takes 30 minutes or so to chat with an interesting leader in the sustainable business movement. These chats are […]

Marissa Rosen

April 2, 2014

Technology

Tech Networks of Boston Puts Sustainability at the Core of Business

Tech Networks of Boston (TNB), is a 47-person professional information services company. It delivers help desk, remote monitoring and maintenance, […]

Sustainability4SMEs

April 1, 2014

Technology

'Negawatts' Yield Juicy Returns, Possibility of Net Zero Emissions for California

Spurred by a state government mandate and surprisingly attractive rates of return, interest in intelligent energy storage systems looks to […]

Andrew Burger

March 31, 2014

Technology

Partnership Between GE and Quirky Presents a 'Truly Brilliant' Air Conditioner

Summer seems so far away, especially if you live in freezing New York like I do, but we’ll get there […]

Raz Godelnik

March 31, 2014

Technology

New $30M Financing Vehicle Helps Create a Mid-Market for Energy Efficiency Projects

Energy efficiency projects and financing are moving down-market – in the sense that they’re increasingly attractive to and viable for […]

Andrew Burger

March 28, 2014

Technology

Showtime Documentary Series Features the Climate-Coal Connection

By Dayna Reggero Years of Living Dangerously, a documentary series premiering next month on Showtime, provides a compelling introduction to the […]

TriplePundit

March 28, 2014

Technology

Transparent Panels Signal the Future of the Solar Industry

Imagine a world where every glass surface produces solar power. You’d wake up to the alarm on your fully-charged smartphone, […]

Mary Mazzoni

March 27, 2014

Technology

Nest 'Protect' Raises the Bar on Smoke Alarms

Last month, Google paid $3.2 billion to acquire Nest Labs, Inc., the maker of upscale home gadgets with high-tech interfaces, most […]

RP Siegel

March 27, 2014

Technology

Caribbean Island of Barbados To Get Waste-To-Energy Plant

One day soon the Caribbean island of Barbados will have part of its electricity needs supplied by a waste-to-energy plant. […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

March 26, 2014

Technology

New Solar Cell Doubles As a Touch Screen

A new finding from Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) demonstrates yet again how the flexibility and wide-ranging applicability of solar […]

Tina Casey

March 25, 2014

Technology

AT&T, EDF Promote Conservation Toolkit In Water-Stressed U.S. Cities

“Conserving water conserves energy, and conserving energy conserves water,” was a key message of 2014 World Water Day and the World […]

Andrew Burger

March 24, 2014

Technology

BMW i8 Plug-in Hybrid Deliveries Begin in June

The highly anticipated  BMW i8 plug-in hybrid electric car is entering production in April, with customer deliveries beginning in June. It will […]

Sarah Lozanova

March 19, 2014

Technology

Cape Wind Offshore Energy Project Wins Important Legal Victory

Cape Wind is an offshore wind energy project in Nantucket Sound which will consist of 130 wind turbines producing up […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

March 19, 2014

Technology

Minnesota Crafts a Formula to Calculate the Value of Consumer-Generated Solar Power

Yes, everyone values solar power—except maybe Big Oil—but how much is it actually worth in terms of dollars and cents? […]

Bill DiBenedetto

March 18, 2014

Technology

Method Breaks Ground on Its First U.S. Factory in Chicago

Eco-friendly cleaning supply company Method is known for pushing the envelope even in the sustainable business community: encouraging a work culture […]

Alexis Petru

March 17, 2014

Technology

Toyota i-Road Electric Vehicle Expands to France

The ingenious Toyota i-Road program combines the convenience of a bike rental service, the comfort of an enclosed car and the […]

Sarah Lozanova

March 14, 2014

Technology

Wind Energy Protects Water Security, Says Report

Just in time for World Water Day: The European Wind Energy Association has released a report examining the role that […]

Jan Lee

March 13, 2014