Energy Priorities [EnergyBlog]

Energy Efficiency Report Names Top Ten States and Policies

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:09:41 -0800

The Center for American Progress will release a report today, entitled "Efficiency Works: Creating Good Jobs and New Markets Through Energy Efficiency."

The Most High-Tech Green Buildings

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:56:25 -0800

Forbes has gathered ten buildings it considers to be the most high-tech in the world. The photos are worth the trip.

Out of office!

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:40:28 -0800

July and August are vacation time for Energy Priorities and the Building Priorities Briefing.

Leadership Strategies for a Clean Energy Economy

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:51:53 -0800

The West Coast Energy Management Congress came to our neck of the woods this year. EMC is among a very few energy conferences that began long before current craze for green, and is still going strong.

Telework Improvements Act of 2010 Would Reduce Commuting by Government Employees

Wed, 12 May 2010 09:46:39 -0800

The Telework Improvements Act would allow U.S. government employees to telecommute one day a week.

Thought Leaders Group Tops 2,500 Energy Industry Pros

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:08:43 -0800

Great minds like to think. Now over 2,500 energy professionals are connecting with like minds, in our Thought Leaders group.

Energy Priorities Marks 6th Birthday

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:21:25 -0800

Founding Editor Denis Du Bois looks forward on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.

U.K. Rolls Out Carbon Trading for Businesses Would the U.S. Adopt It Too?

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:52:49 -0800

While the U.S. Congress argues whether or not to adopt climate change legislation that includes cap-and-trade, the United Kingdom has rolled out a new mandatory carbon trading program sweeping in businesses that, up to now, have not been covered by the European Union's Emissions Trading System.

A Comeback for Nuclear Power? (NY Times)

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:51:58 -0800

The Obama administration has approved a $8 billion loan guarantee to support the construction of two nuclear reactors in Georgia. It's the first step in a play to expand nuclear power as a way to control greenhouse gas emissions and bolster domestic energy production.

Vancouver goes for the green and more (MSNBC.com)

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:12:55 -0800

MSNBC contributor Rebecca Agiewich has created an excellent overview of the meaning of "green" at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.

VANOC's Consultant Gives It a Bronze for Greenness

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:12:32 -0800

Suzuki Foundation finds little evidence of strong engagement by the parent organization, and recommends the IOC play a stronger role to ensure that future host cities like London and Sochi follow through on their environmental commitments.

Must Solar Companies Sell their Soul to Save their Skin?

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:19:54 -0800

The race is on to develop a competitive advantage in cleantech -- not just for corporate profit or state and regional economic development, but as a key driver of national economic competitiveness in the 21st Century. Is the US prepared to compete and win at this new Great Game? Two recent deals in China for US solar companies First Solar and eSolar show a worrying trend.

Top 10 "Cleantech Top 10" Lists for 2010

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:04:10 -0800

One of the items on my "top 10 observations on January 1, 2010" is how many people are making Top 10 lists this week. Here are, well, how about 10 of them.

Social Media Marketing for Cleantech Companies

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:35:11 -0800

Denis Du Bois's advice on social media marketing aired on the "Inside Renewable Energy" program from New Hampshire this morning.

The Key Questions of Corporate Sustainability Can Peer Deep into a Company's Very Purpose

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:54:17 -0800

CSR initiatives should answer the questions of why, what, and how it will change us.