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Citigroup Creates Multimillion Dollar Equity Fund For Sungevity

It’s a good year to be a California-based rooftop solar installation company, as such installations are experiencing a boom in […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

August 16, 2011

Technology

Ford and Sunpower Team Up on Solar Power System for Focus Electric Drivers

As Phil Covington reports above, Ford and SunPower Corp. have teamed up to offer customers a rooftop solar system, called […]

spuma

August 12, 2011

Technology

Toys “R” Us Launches Huge Solar Array in New Jersey

Big box stores have always been in a tiff to boast about who has the lowest prices. Now they are […]

Leon Kaye

August 12, 2011

Technology

U.S. Postal Service Reports $400 Million in Energy Savings Since 2007

Reports of the imminent bankruptcy of the U.S. Postal Service are here once again – the latest news being a […]

Tina Casey

August 10, 2011

Technology

BBC's Top Gear Laughs at Nissan LEAF's Expense

I’m going to make an assertion here. Any car enthusiast is, by definition, a fan of the BBC show Top […]

Phil Covington

August 9, 2011

Technology

Green or Not? How the Majority of Consumers Perceive Their Homes

By Tom Halford, Whirlpool Corporation The push for consumers to make their homes more energy efficient has created a “green-home” […]

TriplePundit

August 5, 2011

Technology

Will Dell Come Face-to-Face with Customers Over Google+ Hangouts?

This post is part of a series on Stakeholder Engagement sponsored by Jurat Software. In the 1990’s, Dell enjoyed huge […]

Andrea Newell

August 3, 2011

Technology

GRI and CDP Increase Their Services

Environmental Leader recently held a webinar, The Business Case for Sustainability Disclosure with speakers from the Carbon Development Project’s (CDP) development […]

Akhila Vijayaraghavan

August 3, 2011

Technology

Applications: the Missing Link in Data Center Efficiency

We have partnered with Microsoft to run key findings from a recent white paper entitled The IT Energy Efficiency Imperative […]

Microsoft

August 2, 2011

Technology

Solar Powered EV Chargers Keep SolarCity One Step Ahead of the Pack

As competition in the residential solar power installation field revs up to a high pitch, solar industry giant SolarCity is […]

Tina Casey

August 2, 2011

Technology

Solar Farming Potential in India

By Darshan Goswami, M.S., P.E. The newest crop in India could be electricity from the sun. “Solar Farming” can help […]

TriplePundit

August 1, 2011

Technology

Mission Motors Electric Superbike Sails Past the Competition

We’ve covered San Francisco-based startup Mission Motors on several occasions over the past couple of years. The electric vehicle company […]

Tom Schueneman

July 28, 2011

Technology

Tesla Partnering With Toyota To Provide Powertrain System for the RAV4

Tesla will provide the electric powertrain system (including the battery, charging system, inverter, motor, gearbox and associated software) for the […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

July 27, 2011

Technology

How Thinking of IT as a Utility Can Improve Efficiency

We have partnered with Microsoft to run key findings from a recent white paper entitled The IT Energy Efficiency Imperative […]

Microsoft

July 26, 2011

Technology

Tesla-Powered Electric Toyotas Come to Market in 2012

According to news last week, upstart electric carmaker Tesla Motors took another major step forward when it completed a $100 […]

RP Siegel

July 26, 2011

Technology

EV Manufacturer Green Vehicles Files for Bankruptcy

According to the Monterey County Weekly and Examiner.com, electric car startup Green Vehicles has closed its doors, only months after […]

spuma

July 25, 2011

Technology

SunPower: Fun and Games to Turn People Towards the Sun

This post is part of a series on Stakeholder Engagement sponsored by Jurat Software. Those of us who have been […]

RP Siegel

July 25, 2011

Technology

Video Interview: Danny Yu, CEO of Daintree Networks

Up to 40% of total energy spending in commercial buildings is in lighting.  Controlled lighting can save 40-70% of that […]

Connie-Kwan

July 25, 2011

Technology

The Perk Imperative: Rewarding Employees is More than Just Nice… It’s Profitable

This post is part of a series on Stakeholder Engagement sponsored by Jurat Software. By Jonathan Schoonhoven Google has its […]

TriplePundit

July 22, 2011

Technology

Smart Grid Surges Ahead in South Korea

Over the past several decades, South Korea has become a pre-eminent developer of technology, ranging from computers and electronics to […]

RP Siegel

July 22, 2011

Technology

Green Algae Meets Dirty Coal for Carbon Capture

An unlikely marriage of algae and coal-plants could become a reality through a company called OriginOil. The company helps algae growers with […]

Akhila Vijayaraghavan

July 19, 2011

Technology

The Three Green Building B’s: Benchmarking, Best Practices, and (Major) Benefits (Part 2 of 2)

by David Jaber Benchmarking doesn’t require site assessments, as the Orchard Hotel and Xanterra examples in Part 1 show.  We […]

TriplePundit

July 14, 2011

Technology

Maximizing the Energy Potential of Commercial Buildings

Pike Research is out with a new report that explores potential growth in the market for energy storage in commercial […]

Tina Casey

July 13, 2011

Technology

Volvo Trucks Meets, then Beats Ten-Year Energy Challenge in Just One Year

Back in 2009, Volvo Trucks in North America joined 31 other companies in a ten-year energy efficiency challenge issued by […]

Tina Casey

July 13, 2011

Technology

How to Engage Bank Employees that Lack Passion for the Job

This post is part of a series on Stakeholder Engagement sponsored by Jurat Software. Kramer: I was never able to […]

Raz Godelnik

July 11, 2011

Technology

E Cube: The Perfect Marriage of DIY & Affordable Passive House Design?

Something impressive is developing on the green building front in Belgium. And it has nothing to do with LEED or […]

Paul S

July 8, 2011

Technology

The Three Green Building B's: Benchmarking, Best Practices, and (Major) Benefits

By David Jaber Facility assessments (investigating a building’s energy, water, material usage and waste, similar to LEED O+M or other […]

TriplePundit

July 8, 2011

Technology

William McDonough Interview: We Are Not a Green Standard, We Are a Quality Standard

Late last month at the Dwell on Design 2011 conference in Los Angeles, CA, we had the chance to chat […]

Jonathan Mariano

July 5, 2011

Technology

Ford's Safety Technology Tells a Sustainability Story

Reporting from Dearborn, MI, I was pleasantly surprised by Ford’s “safety technology” demonstration – a ride in a kitted out […]

Nick Aster

June 29, 2011

Technology

Green My Digs: 5 Most Eco-friendly Apartment Buildings in America

By: Tim Eyre The robust global environmentalism movement has impacted virtually all aspects of American life. And while green building […]

TriplePundit

June 27, 2011

Technology

Will Ford's Electric Butterflies Fly?

Among the talking points we heard repeatedly last week at the Forward with Ford trends event where that the soon-to-be-released […]

Nick Aster

June 27, 2011

Technology

Interview: Tom Quinn of Lunera on the LED Lighting Revolution

A technology revolution is taking place in lighting that will be as dramatic as the displacement of rotary dialed phones […]

Bill Roth

June 27, 2011

Technology

Modern Living Showhouse: Built-in Sustainability

Over the weekend, the Modern Living Showhouse was unveiled during the Dwell on Design 2011 show in Los Angeles.  The […]

Jonathan Mariano

June 27, 2011

Technology

Earthships Provide Path to Future Self-Sustaining Homes

Rolling up to the Earthships world headquarters in Taos, New Mexico is like stumbling upon an alien planet – a […]

Lesley Lammers

June 26, 2011

Technology

Non-profit Centers Find Sustainable Success Through Collaboration

Call it serendipity. But when the Tides NonProfit Centers Network set out in 2004 to provide education and resources for […]

RP Siegel

June 22, 2011

Technology

Cockpits One Step Closer To Becoming Paperless

The paperwork pilots need to carry can weigh up to 35 pounds, but an iPad weighs only 1.5 pounds, so […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

June 22, 2011

Technology

Debunking Myths: How a Robust Cap-and-Trade System is Vital to California's Economy

By Jeff Cohen & Alex Rau Since passage of AB 32 in 2006, a deliberate and collective effort in California […]

TriplePundit

June 20, 2011

Technology

HUD and EPA Launch Effort to Build Sustainable Communities

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are not necessarily two organizations […]

Leon Kaye

June 16, 2011

Technology

Greening the Military

Its not very often that you think of the military being green. However according to a latest report by the […]

Akhila Vijayaraghavan

June 16, 2011

Technology

Detroit Bound: Forward with Ford 2011

A popular theme over the years at 3p has been the slowly greening automobile industry and the quest for more […]

Nick Aster

June 12, 2011

Technology

Toaster Takeover: The Sensor Revolution is Coming

Have you ever wondered what your toaster would say to you if it could talk? According to Peter Hartwell, an […]

Ali Hart

June 8, 2011

Technology

GE and Partners Secure Financing For 800 MW Thermal Plant in Riverside County

GE Energy Financial Services, Competitive Power Ventures, Inc. (CPV) and Diamond Generation Corporation (DGC) announced that they secured financing for […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

June 7, 2011

Technology

Equal Exchange, Fair Trade Execs on Certification, Consumption and Change

By Becky Eisen, MBA Student at the University of Maryland, Smith School of Business; President, Smith Net Impact Chapter As Leslie Lammers […]

Maryland

May 30, 2011

Technology

Best Buy Switches Off Electric Motorcycles

Less then a year ago, Best Buy was enthusiastic about its selection of electric vehicles.  With a focus on electric […]

Leon Kaye

May 30, 2011

Technology

Common Points of Confusion on California RECs

By: Adam Gerza, Founder/Principal of Leaf Exchange LLC So what exactly is a Renewable Energy Certificate (REC)? A REC is […]

TriplePundit

May 30, 2011

Technology

Geostellar Takes the Guesswork Out of Planning a Solar Installation

Along with a steady stream of cheaper, more efficient solar technology, the solar industry is beginning to offer a growing […]

Tina Casey

May 27, 2011

Technology

DOE Funds Nevada Solar Project Worth $737 Million

Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced a $737 million loan guarantee from the Department of Energy (DOE) for the Crescent Dunes […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

May 26, 2011

Technology

GE’s New Power Technology Combines Conventional Efficiency with Renewables

Today, GE unveiled their new combined cycle FlexEfficiency 50 power plant, a dramatic new power generation technology that is intended […]

RP Siegel

May 26, 2011

Technology

Lowe’s Sets the Bar High with CSR Commitments and Solar Deal

Wall Street may not be thrilled with Lowe’s current performance this year, but business sustainability advocates should be heartened by […]

Leon Kaye

May 25, 2011

Technology

Net-Zero in Vermont: Putney School a Model for Sustainability

In the unassuming rural community of Putney, Vermont, students and faculty at the Putney School are proud of their new […]

Tom Schueneman

May 25, 2011

Technology

Embracing the Economic Case for Sustainable Design

By Ronald C. Weston, AIA, LEED AP The sustainable design and green building movement have made tremendous advances over the […]

TriplePundit

May 20, 2011

Technology

UK Collaborations in Sustainability: Clarks Originals Goes Fair Trade

Earlier this month, Clarks’ Originals (a shoe company) and Thistle & Broom (a luxury fair trade retailer) released a limited […]

Akhila Vijayaraghavan

May 18, 2011

Technology

Cameron Sinclair Becomes Advisor to Obama Administration

Earlier this month, the Obama Administration under the USAID (United States Agency for International Development) launched the advisory committee on […]

Jonathan Mariano

May 17, 2011

Technology

Biogas from Cow Power Helps Small College Cut Carbon Emissions

A small liberal arts school in Vermont, Green Mountain College, took the opportunity of its 174th commencement ceremony last weekend […]

Tina Casey

May 17, 2011

Technology

Compostable Utensils Diverted to Landfill After Slow Breakdown

CBS San Francisco reports here that so called compostable utensils are  often filtered out from other compost materials and are […]

Phil Covington

May 16, 2011

Technology

Water Efficiencies Rise to Top of Industrial Agenda

As awareness around peak water rises, business opportunities and partnerships continue to grow. GE Ecomagination developed a water treatment technology […]

Tiffany Finley

May 16, 2011

Technology

ConEdison Study Reveals New Roles for Green Roofs

By now it’s become widely accepted that green roofs can help reduce heating and cooling costs for buildings, and evidence […]

Tina Casey

May 16, 2011

Technology

Lighting Retrofits – Best Left to Professionals

By Elizabeth Smyth Nowadays there seems to be a professional for every niche and this holds true for the lighting […]

TriplePundit

May 15, 2011

Technology

Geothermal Energy Provides Key to Airport Expansion

A new geothermal project for the Portland International Jetport in Maine provides a hint of the potential for U.S. businesses […]

Tina Casey

May 10, 2011

Technology

Government Agencies Respond to Global Warming Challenge…Sort Of

Pursuant to President Obama’s Executive Order on Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance, the Federal Government just released its […]

RP Siegel

May 6, 2011

Technology

The Future of the US Rail System

This post is part of a blogging series by economics students at the Presidio Graduate School’s MBA program. You can […]

Presidio Economics

May 6, 2011

Technology

Tackling End-of-Life Issues for Bio Plastics

This post is part of a blogging series by economics students at the Presidio Graduate School’s MBA program. You can […]

Presidio Economics

May 3, 2011

Technology

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Investment Strategies: Lessons from the Past?

By Matthew Madden Are the same strategies and market dynamics that characterized the growth of the telecom industry in the […]

TriplePundit

May 3, 2011

Technology

"Green Ambassadors" Bring Military Sustainability to Your Neighborhood

Now that the U.S. military is going full-on green, it’s only a matter of time before before military personnel start […]

Tina Casey

May 2, 2011

Technology

Can "EcoDriving" Really Improve Fleet Efficiency?

By Pankaj Arora The concept of Ecodriving has been around for some time now. But has it managed to deliver any […]

TriplePundit

May 2, 2011

Technology

Can OnStar Help Chevy Sell the Volt and Utilities Manage the Load?

By Matthew Madden Can the combination of electric vehicles and software services return General Motors to relevance? Two decades after […]

TriplePundit

May 2, 2011

Technology

Why Shale Gas and Fracking May Be Part of Our Clean Energy Future

I must admit that I have been heavily focused on renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, hydro and biofuels […]

boyd

April 29, 2011

Technology

Interview: Kate Swann, COO Of Frog Design On The Consumer Life Cycle

OgilvyEarth’s recent study entitled “Mainstream Green: Moving sustainability from niche to normal” found that “82% of Americans have good green […]

Bill Roth

April 27, 2011

Technology

The Built Environment: Inflection and Reflection in the Shadow of Earth Day

Earth Day is over for this year, but what is arguably more important than the day itself is the day after […]

Tom Schueneman

April 26, 2011

Technology

Approaching Life Cycle Impact Assessment

This post is part of a series in anticipation of the Sustainable Brands 2011 conference of which 3p is a […]

sustybrands

April 25, 2011

Technology

$130 Million in Federal Funding Available for New Energy Projects

When the BP oil spill happened right around this time last year, Triple Pundit asked if the Obama Administration would […]

Tina Casey

April 22, 2011

Technology

Google Invests $100 Million In Oregon Wind Farm

Google, the company best known for its search engine, is investing $100 million in the Shepherds Flat Wind Farm in […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

April 21, 2011