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Technology

CODA Automotive Back From Bankruptcy With Energy Storage Solution

Energy storage has become an exciting area, both as a new business and as an enabler for the continued rapid […]

RP Siegel

October 24, 2014

Technology

The Top 10 Solar States: You May Be Surprised

The clean energy sector has been on an economic roller coaster the past several years, but despite entrenched interests, questions […]

Leon Kaye

October 23, 2014

Technology

SAP Twitter Chat on Millennials & Social Entrepreneurship: #SAPsocent

On Thursday, October 23rd at 9am PDT / Noon EST, TriplePundit and SAP led a Twitter Chat on millennials and […]

Marissa Rosen

October 23, 2014

Technology

Masdar To Develop 50 MW Wind Farm in Oman

The Sultanate of Oman will have a 50 megawatt (MW) wind project online in early 2017. Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

October 23, 2014

Technology

Emerging Technologies Seek to Reduce Environmental Impact

By Jessica Oaks Look around. So much of the technology you see would have been considered part of the sci-fi […]

TriplePundit

October 23, 2014

Technology

A Tale of Two Clean Energy Cities: Boulder and Minneapolis

The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota has just entered into a first-of-its kind Clean Energy Partnership with its two utilities, Xcel […]

Tina Casey

October 22, 2014

Technology

Photo Essay: How Workplaces Reflect Company Goals

By Todd Burns A new report from the World Green Building Council (WGBC) and Jones Lang LaSalle, titled Health, wellbeing and productivity […]

TriplePundit

October 21, 2014

Technology

3p Weekend: 5 Things Employers Need to Know About Millennials

Want to learn more? Join TriplePundit, SAP and our special guests at #SAPsocent on October 23 at 9 a.m. PST / […]

Mary Mazzoni

October 17, 2014

Technology

DOE and Abengoa Launch Biorefinery in Kansas

Kansas is a political mess right now, and its leaders have hardly been hospitable to sustainable development, but a new […]

Leon Kaye

October 17, 2014

Technology

Method’s New Factory to Host World’s Largest Rooftop Farm

Back in March, eco-friendly cleaning supply company Method broke ground on its first U.S. manufacturing plant, set to be built […]

Alexis Petru

October 17, 2014

Technology

Green Building Questions: What Makes Fiberglass Windows Energy Efficient?

By Paul Kazlov As more people, homeowners especially, push to go green at home, many are turning to eco-friendly products such […]

TriplePundit

October 17, 2014

Technology

Text Messaging Can Get You a Job (In Brazil)

Join TriplePundit, SAP and our special guests for a Twitter Chat about millennials and social entrepreneurship. Follow along at #SAPsocent […]

Sherrell Dorsey

October 16, 2014

Technology

Vast Methane Cloud Confirmed Over the American Southwest

At first NASA scientists didn’t believe it, thinking it was an instrument error. But then came the confirmation. They had […]

Eric Justian

October 16, 2014

Technology

A Slow Smart City: Bangalore's $6 Billion Traffic Headache

India’s fifth largest city, Bangalore, deserves much of the credit and attention for India’s economic transformation the past 20 years. […]

Leon Kaye

October 16, 2014

Technology

SXSW Eco Interview: Alejandro Rios, Masdar Institute

This post is part of Triple Pundit’s ongoing coverage of the SXSW Eco conference. For the rest, please visit our SXSW […]

Nick Aster

October 14, 2014

Technology

7 Strategies for Achieving LEED Certification

Want to learn more about integrating LEED into a sustainability report? We’re bringing our GRI certified sustainability reporting course to […]

Sarah Lozanova

October 13, 2014

Technology

Dell, Google Technology Inspires Oakland Middle Schoolers

“Sometimes they just need to bang on something really hard,” principal Claire Fisher explains to me when discussing middle schoolers […]

jennifer boynton

October 10, 2014

Technology

New Handbook: 100 Percent Renewable Energy Both Practicable and Affordable

Advances in renewable energy technology, in concert with new triple bottom line-based approaches to government and business, are key enablers […]

Andrew Burger

October 10, 2014

Technology

Not Your Grandparent's Workplace: What Makes Millennials Tick

Join TriplePundit, SAP and our special guests for a Twitter Chat about millennials and social entrepreneurship. Follow along at #SAPsocent […]

Jan Lee

October 9, 2014

Technology

Sugar in Brazilian Skies: Is Farnesane the Fuel of Airlines’ Future?

The commercial aviation industry has long been unstable and struggled to make a profit, in part because of the volatility […]

Leon Kaye

October 9, 2014

Technology

The Clever Marketing Strategy of NRG

NRG is a company with a clever name and marketing strategy. The company provides sustainable energy choices, including solar power, […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

October 8, 2014

Technology

Brazilian Startup Solidarium Connects Artisans with the Global Marketplace

Join TriplePundit, SAP and our special guests for a Twitter Chat about millennials and social entrepreneurship. Follow along at #SAPsocent […]

Mary Mazzoni

October 2, 2014

Technology

Demand for Grid-Scale Energy Storage Grows

Southern California Edison (SCE) on Sept. 24 commissioned the nation’s largest smart energy storage system at its Monolith substation near […]

Andrew Burger

October 2, 2014

Technology

General Electric Powers Africa Off-Grid Energy Challenge

It’s barely 18 months old, but President Barack Obama’s Power Africa initiative is already in position to help propel African […]

Tina Casey

September 29, 2014

Technology

Zagster Aims a For a New Bike Sharing Model in Cleveland

It did not attract as much attention as the bicycle sharing programs in Washington, D.C. and New York City, but […]

Leon Kaye

September 29, 2014

Technology

Companies Scramble to Meet Consumer Demand for Zero Deforestation

By Adam Wiskind The global uptake of ‘zero deforestation‘ claims is growing, with demand for deforestation-free products on the rise. […]

TriplePundit

September 25, 2014

Technology

World Leaders Respond to U.N. Call for Climate Change Action

At the United Nations Climate Summit 2014, held at U.N. headquarters in New York City on Sept. 23, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called […]

Andrew Burger

September 24, 2014

Technology

Volvo Introduces High-Performance Hybrid-Electric Bus

It’s common knowledge that getting people to use public transportation instead of driving cars will reduce carbon emissions. According to […]

RP Siegel

September 23, 2014

Technology

Google Invests $145 Million to Turn an Old Gas Field Into a Solar Plant

Last week, Google invested $145 million in an 82 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Kern County, California. The solar […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

September 17, 2014

Technology

Chemical Flame Retardant Industry Suffers More Blows

Flame retardant opponents had a big reason to celebrate this weekend. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced on Sunday that he […]

Jan Lee

September 16, 2014

Technology

3p Weekend: What Creative Workspaces and Fantasy Football Have in Common

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

Mary Mazzoni

September 12, 2014

Technology

Stories & Beer: Sept. 25 — Positive Tourism

TriplePundit hosted a special “Stories and Beer” on Thursday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m. Pacific at the Impact HUB San Francisco […]

Marissa Rosen

September 11, 2014

Technology

Google, Ford Among Companies Accused of Climate Change Hypocrisy

Companies including Google, UPS, Ford Motor Co., Microsoft and eBay have long positioned themselves as leaders in the fight against […]

Leon Kaye

September 10, 2014

Technology

Shining Hot to Get It Cold: Unilever Tests Solar-Powered Freezers

Yes, now you can grab an ice cold Popsicle on a hot sunny day while strolling through New York City’s […]

Bill DiBenedetto

September 9, 2014

Technology

3p Weekend: 15 Fall Conferences We Can't Wait to Check Out

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

Mary Mazzoni

September 5, 2014

Technology

Sustainable Renewable Energy Storage: Are We There Yet?

By Debbie Fletcher Wind turbines and solar panels both utilize natural resources to produce clean, renewable energy. But in order […]

TriplePundit

September 5, 2014

Technology

Despite Bully Tactics, We Can’t Stop Using Uber

Nobody likes a bully. Nowhere in the world is this truer than in the United States, a nation which was […]

Mike Hower

September 2, 2014

Technology

Passive House Standard Results in Energy and Cost Savings

While typical homes of a comparable size require families to spend several thousand dollars each year on heat alone, my […]

Sarah Lozanova

September 2, 2014

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3p Weekend: 6 Ways Eco-Labels Can Help Us Stay Sustainable

Read more in this series With a busy week behind you and the weekend within reach, there’s no shame in […]

Mary Mazzoni

August 29, 2014

Technology

Stop Washing Valuable Energy Down the Drain

Ever wondered which renewable energy source has the quickest payback? Hint: It may be coming from your shower. Or toilet. […]

Paul S

August 27, 2014

Technology

Top Energy-Efficient Apps and Devices for Everyday Use

By Jessica Oaks Saving energy is on most people’s minds these days, whether it’s at home, at the office or […]

TriplePundit

August 26, 2014

Technology

Solar System Will Power New Dropbox Office

Dropbox provides a handy and free service that allows you to share documents, videos and photos with people. Founded in […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

August 25, 2014

Technology

Can Detroit Restart Its Engine?

This post of part of a series sponsored by Pinchot. Read more here Pinchot’s 2014 Summer Study Tour took Pinchot […]

pinchot

August 21, 2014

Technology

Volkswagen Wins EPA Rain-Catcher Award for Chattanooga Plant

Wetland restoration is an excellent means of water resource management and stewardship, due to its cost-effectiveness and sustainability. An April […]

Andrew Burger

August 21, 2014

Technology

SAK House: Making Green Home Kits Affordable

When green building consultant Ricky Cappe set out to build his own green home on a modest budget, he wondered how […]

Sarah Lozanova

August 19, 2014

Technology

Green Flag for Green Power at Michigan International Speedway

If you’ve been following the sustainability initiatives of racing tracks affiliated with NASCAR (the National Association for Stock Car Auto […]

Tina Casey

August 18, 2014

Technology

Linq Edges Vegas (Slightly) Closer to Sustainability

Whether by foot or by car, if you’ve ever tried to navigate the Las Vegas strip you’ve likely found it difficult […]

Nick Aster

August 18, 2014

Technology

3p Twitter Chats: Top 10 Tweets of Substance

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

Mary Mazzoni

August 15, 2014

Technology

Top 30 Cities for Green Real Estate

There are numerous ways to measure the sustainability of a major city these days. Cutting-edge, energy-efficient transportation, renewable energy and […]

Jan Lee

August 14, 2014

Technology

GreenPod Development: Creating Green Modular Homes

Inspired by the concept of making a sustainable lifestyle easier, GreenPod creates low-maintenance modular homes with healthy interiors. Factory-built kits […]

Sarah Lozanova

August 14, 2014

Technology

Kohl’s Solar Power Portfolio Moves Forward with Solar Tree Chargers

Kohl’s has long been one of the most innovative and successful department store chains in the United States. Its rapid […]

Leon Kaye

August 11, 2014

Technology

3p Weekend: 10 Companies That Stand for LGBT Equality

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

Mary Mazzoni

August 8, 2014

Technology

The Role of the Corporate World in Sustaining the Environment

By Robert Cordray Even though phrases like ‘global warming,’ ‘eco-friendly’ and ‘environmentally-conscious’ have only started to emerge over the last […]

TriplePundit

August 7, 2014

Technology

Helsinki Mulls a Future Free of Car Ownership

With its 600,000 residents spread across 276 square miles (715 km2), the population density of Helsinki, Finland is relatively low […]

Leon Kaye

August 6, 2014

Technology

Metal Roofing: An Unlikely Way to Reduce Waste and Save Energy

By Paul Kazlov As consumers become more educated about the need for sustainable living, many homeowners and homebuyers are prioritizing […]

TriplePundit

August 6, 2014

Technology

Design, Equity and Public Health Outcomes

Can good design improve the health of the public? This is the question rattling the brains of architects and urban […]

Sherrell Dorsey

August 5, 2014

Technology

Bigger Fish Eye Mid-Tier Smart Energy Storage Market

Bigger fish are taking greater interest in the mid-tier energy storage market, looking to capitalize on technological advances and the […]

Andrew Burger

August 5, 2014

Technology

UPS Sustainability Report Proves It: Carbon Management is Good Business

The new UPS sustainability report has come out and so has the company’s latest financial report. That coincidence provides an […]

Tina Casey

August 4, 2014

Technology

Enertia Homes Mimic Earth's Atmosphere for Ultra Energy Efficiency

Mimicking the Earth’s atmosphere and its ability to capture and store heat, Enertia homes have an outer and inner shell […]

Sarah Lozanova

August 4, 2014

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Poor Air Quality May Be Slowing Your Employees Down

Read more in this series Last month, we discussed the implications of indoor air quality (IAQ). We asked why you should […]

RP Siegel

July 30, 2014

Technology

Shrink the Solar Power Inverter and Google Will Pay You $1 Million

What’s the size of a clunky ice cooler and essential to that off-grid lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of? If you […]

Jan Lee

July 28, 2014

Technology

A Proud Day To Be A Hockey Fan: NHL Releases First Sustainability Report

Growing up as a hockey-obsessed kid in a small New York suburb, there was no single event to which I […]

Michael Kourabas

July 28, 2014

Technology

Alabama-Mississippi Waterway Upgrade Offers Clues to Energy Efficient Future

If you’re not familiar with Tenn-Tom now, you’re probably going to be hearing a lot more about it in the […]

Tina Casey

July 28, 2014

Technology

Investing in America: How Companies are Prioritizing Economic Development in the U.S.

By Whitney Dailey Americans celebrated our nation this month with flags, parades and fireworks, but companies are showing their American […]

TriplePundit

July 24, 2014

Technology

Elon Musk Lays Out Future Plans for Tesla

Elon Musk continues to defy the conventional wisdom of the armchair pundits, who claim that widespread adoption of electric cars […]

RP Siegel

July 22, 2014

Technology

California City Blocks New Power Plant, Cites Climate Change

When it comes to updating your neighborhood power plant these days, nothing is certain. But for NRG, California’s largest power […]

Jan Lee

July 21, 2014

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Smartphones Are Everywhere … But Where Are the Standards?

Read more in this series The electronics industry has become the de facto face of innovation in the post- WWII era. […]

Andrew Burger

July 18, 2014

Technology

Despite Doubts, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Are Breaking Into the EV Market

Fuel cells have a lot of catching up to do when it comes to beating out lithium-ion batteries for domination […]

Tina Casey

July 15, 2014

Technology

Alternative Building Method: Aerated Concrete

When I think of concrete buildings, I think of dense, heavy concrete with a high environmental impact: Cement manufacturing accounts […]

Sarah Lozanova

July 15, 2014

Technology

How Cities and Businesses Are Working Together to Address Climate Change

This is a little ironic; no, it’s more than a little ironic. Congress won’t act on climate change for fear […]

RP Siegel

July 14, 2014

Technology

Climate Change: Old Cell Phones Can Now Protect Old Growth Forests

Environmental groups have long been searching for a way to stop illegal deforestation in old growth forests. According to Interpol, […]

Jan Lee

July 10, 2014

Technology

Buying Gas Gets Easier with SAP, Toyota, VeriFone Technology

The day when technology rules the road gets closer all the time. SAP AG, Toyota InfoTechnology Center and VeriFone have […]

Bill DiBenedetto

July 9, 2014