Business News
Cut Business Energy Expenses With Smart Thermostat Technology for $100
Automated temperature control can help reduce utility bills while maintaining comfort.
By Trey Martin
Energy Efficiency
Tech
8 Trends Shaping the Future of Grid Energy
Grid energy is essential to daily life. But the grids of tomorrow are going to look very different.
By Abe Issa
Tech
Here’s One New Way for Business Owners to Cut Costs and Meet Sustainability Goals
Now more than ever, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need real, tangible solutions to rising operating costs and evolving consumer demands. Solutions must be flexible, affordable and long-lasting; cleantech, despite its niche-sounding nature, has broad applications that can help business owners stay competitive and impress stakeholders with next-generation quality and efficiency.
By Al Subbloie
Sustainability
A Machine That Turns Rotten Groceries Into Energy? Meet the Guys Making Waste Useful.
The founders of Divert are using old produce to create energy, but they're also helping grocery stores waste less food.
By Liz Brody
Sustainability
WINT Water Intelligence Tackles Waste While Improving Efficiency
An Israeli company specializing in high-tech for water use efficiency is doing well in the United States.
Sustainability
Rheem Manufacturing Sets Aggressive Sustainability Goals for 2025
About two-thirds of residential energy use is for heating and cooling. Rheem is uniquely positioned to drive down the energy required to stay in your comfort zone.
Thought Leaders
Designing for Sustainability to Address Climate Change
Sustainable buildings are comfortable and humane, as well as highly efficient using energy and water.
Building a Business
9 Business Expenses You Can Reduce or Eliminate to Save Thousands
The money you don't waste is the easiest profit you can ever earn.
By John Rampton
Thought Leaders
Want to Become an Energy-Conscious Home or Business Owner? Here’s How.
From energy-saving light bulbs and light switches to solar path lights, this contributor offers some ideas for what to do.
By AJ Agrawal
Building a Business
5 Ways to Fatten Your Bottom Line by Drastically Cutting Energy Costs
Save energy and you'll save money, too. Here's how.
Building a Business
Your Small Business Could Save Thousands of Dollars by Working With Your Energy Utility
Here are four easy ways to go green and save money.
Business Ideas
A Different Kind of Space Race: How Far-Out Tech Changes the Way You Live
Innovations developed for interstellar exploration is inside many of the products in your home. Where will future versions lead?
By Elena Titova
Sustainability
A New Yorker’s Guide to Using Solar In Your Business
The energy source no longer is the wave of the future -- it's good for commerce today.
Thought Leaders
You Can Embrace Green Building Without Breaking the Bank
Tenants can affect real change by making the most of existing spaces. Smart retrofits could be as simple as installing energy-efficient lighting and upgrading to functional furniture solutions.
By Justin Lee
Thought Leaders
Here’s Why Solar Entrepreneurs Don’t Go Off the Grid
The surging growth of renewable energy is creating amazing opportunities for producing, buying and trading clean electricity.
By Jacob Bayer
Tech
The Unexpected Benefits of Energy Efficiency
Intangible perks might outweigh even the financial ROIs business owners enjoy from making smart upgrades.
By Jacob Bayer
Building a Business
How This Company Is Driving Down Energy Bills
An innovative analytics service promises to give you new power.
By Matt Villano
Building a Business
15 Ways to Take Control of Spiraling Energy Costs
With some tweaks in behavior and prudent spending on new equipment you can slash the monthly utility bill significantly.
Building a Business
How This Fan Company Is Proving It Has More Than Just a Good Name
Big Ass Fans shows big-time growth.
Tech
This Phone Case Allows for Longer Battery Life by Recycling Cast-Off Energy
Nikola Labs just launched a Kickstarter project to bring this innovative phone case to the masses.
By Carly Okyle
Building a Business
The Multitrillion-Dollar Opportunity Open to Entrepreneurs
Think on a big scale. Developing solutions to environmental challenges and teaming up with big players can secure a profit for startups.
Entrepreneurs
5 Morning Rituals to Keep You Productive All Day Long
Adopt these five easy habits every morning to channel productive energy and mindful focus throughout the day.
Business News
Apple Plans Nevada Solar Farm in Clean Energy Push
The tech giant plans to build a solar farm with NV Energy, a major step towards having its data centers run on renewable energy.
Business Ideas
Obama’s Climate-Change Initiatives Expected to Support Cleantech Entrepreneurs
The President unveils a set of executive actions Tuesday that aim to cut carbon pollution and prepare the U.S. for extreme weather changes.
Building a Business
Bright Idea: Startup Aims to Advance Solar Energy in Developing Countries
With a low-cost technology, 21-year-old Eden Full seeks to make solar energy more efficient and affordable.
Building a Business
7 Ideas for ‘Greening’ Your Shipping Strategy
These tips can make your company's packages more eco-friendly, and maybe even improve your bottom line.
Tech
10 Ways to Green Your Retail Store
It can be hard to make expensive changes that could bring big energy savings, such as adding insulation or installing skylights. But you should.
By Carol Tice