Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building
Illinois retained its top national position on USGBC’s annual Top 10 States for LEED list for the third year in a row.
RES Polyflow Picks Indiana For Plastics-to-Fuel Operation
RES Polyflow, a renewable energy solutions company, will locate its new Midwest production hub in Ashley, IN, creating up to 136 new jobs by 2019.
Solar Installer Sunrun Plans 800 Jobs At New Denver Office
Sunrun, the largest dedicated residential solar company in the U.S., will open an office in downtown Denver before the end of 2015 and plans to hire up to 800 workers over the next few years.
Business Report – California: Largest Solar Facility On Earth Goes Operational
BHE Renewables’ 579-megawatt solar project in Antelope Valley, CA is now fully connected to the California ISO grid.
Tale of Two Mayors
In Auburn, NY, the hot political issue is economic development. Both candidates emphasized job creation with a youthful population base. Lattimore pushed for large-scale manufacturing plants and renewable energy projects to the Auburn area.
Top 10 States Ranked In Energy Efficiency Scorecard
Massachusetts edges out California as most energy-efficient state, Maryland among most improved, according to the State Energy Efficiency Scorecard from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).
First to the Finish Line
Block Island, RI is poised to win the race to set up the first offshore wind farm in U.S. waters.
Solar King Abdicates
The most logical place in the world for solar power can’t get its act together.
Business Facilities’ 2015 Global Rankings Report: China Leads In Renewable Energy Investment
China is the top-ranked nation among Renewable Energy Investment Leaders in Business Facilities’ annual Global Rankings Report. Switzerland retained its crown as the top-ranked nation in Global Competitiveness.
Business Report: Maryland Exports Hit Record Level In 2014
The top trade markets for Maryland goods and services are Canada ($1.9 billion), Saudi Arabia ($915 million) and China ($714 million), with transportation equipment, chemicals and electronic products leading the surge.
Sustainability Initiatives Can Drive Corporate Revenue Growth and Innovation
Sustainability innovation is powering business growth: Between 2010 and 2013, revenues from company-defined portfolios of sustainable products and services grew by 91%, according to a new study from The Conference Board.
AZZ To Build “Greenfield” Galvanizing Services Plant in Reno, NV
AZZ incorporated will build a new hot-dip galvanizing plant on a 25-acre site located in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center east of Sparks, Nevada. The Reno plant will be an environmentally friendly, state-of-the-art, 50,000-square foot facility.
State Focus: Washington – A Legendary Place To Do Business
Construction cranes are dotting the idyllic skies in the northwest, where, among other projects, the new world headquarters of Amazon is taking shape amid a bustling real estate market.
Ill Wind
Cape Wind, planned as the nation's first offshore wind farm, appears to be dead in the water.
Google to Build $600 Million Alabama Data Center
Google will build a $600 million data center in Alabama’s Jackson County, creating up to 100 jobs at a facility powered by renewable energy.
P3 Used To Achieve High-performance Buildings
Building owners and policy makers are becoming increasingly interested in the performance of buildings. The P3 approach is being explored for facilities.
Aluminum Industry Partners With Department Of Energy
The Department of Energy and the aluminum industry partner to help create more jobs for an energy efficient economy.
How To Sell CFOs On Energy Efficiency Projects
In this webinar, learn from expert project finance professionals who teach you how to leverage budgets effectively for your energy projects.
Legacy, Shmegacy
The momentum to address the impact of climate change hits a wall of ice.
Atlanta Adopts Progressive Energy Policy To Tackle Commercial Energy Use
New legislation makes Atlanta the first major Southeast city to undertake a series of measures, including energy benchmarking and audits, to boost efficiency in its commercial buildings.