General Energy
The Global PV Manufacturing Landscape in 2012 and Beyond: A Brave New World
The following is an excerpt from the introduction to GTM Research's recently published report, titled PV Technology, Production and Cost: 2012-2016 Outlook. For more information on the report, click here. The 2009 edition of this study was titled “The Anatomy of a Shakeout.” It was written during an uncertain time, when the constraint that had limited the growth of the industry for many years -- namely, polysilicon -- was unwinding, and very quickly.
Healthcare Giants Leading the Way to Sustainability
Is it possible that a revolution in healthier buildings may be starting with the healthcare sector? Yes! It may seem intuitive, but it is quite refreshing for companies to put their money where their mouth is, which is why it is great news to hear that several healthcare/pharmaceutical companies have committed to achieve significant greenhouse gas reductions.
A Crisis is a Terrible Thing to Waste
Beginning on June 29th, a brief but violent storm swept from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic, disabling electricity to the masses. The storm toppled trees and branches into power lines and knocked out transmission towers and electrical substations, leaving more than 3.8 million people without power, some for more than a week.
Transforming the U.S. Electricity System, One HOA at a Time Unfortunately
I’m pretty sure that I’ve never once used an electron produced by a rooftop solar system in any house or apartment I’ve ever lived. As a big supporter of solar in my personal and professional life, my hypocrisy knows no bounds. However, I’ve recently tried to take steps to change this even without a rooftop to call my own.
Measuring Adoption of Deep Retrofits
How long will it take for deep energy retrofits to catch on? Since Rocky Mountain Institute’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of deep building retrofits that can deliver up to 50 percent (and often more) in energy savings, we ponder this question daily. And being RMI, we decided to measure this rate of adoption.
