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How Corporations Can Maximize the Environmental Benefits of Their Renewable Energy Purchasing
In late January 2018, two announcements offered strong confirmation of corporations’ global renewable energy leadership. On January 22, Bloomberg New Energy Finance announced that…

Four Insights from the Most Successful NZE Home Builders
The number of net-zero energy (NZE) homes in the US is growing at an exciting rate (it has grown by 33 percent from 2015…

Oil and Gas Companies Pledge Major GHG Emissions Reductions—Will They Follow Through?
High levels of methane emissions from the oil and gas industry are responsible for one of the most urgent climate problems we face today. Methane,…

Can Massachusetts Correct a Market Failure by Making Home Energy Use More Transparent?
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (R) is leading a new effort that could benefit Massachusetts’ homeowners and the US real estate sector as a whole. Yesterday,…

Ride-Hailing Drivers Are Ideal Candidates for Electric Vehicles
The rapid growth of transportation network companies (TNCs) such as Lyft, Uber, and Ride Austin creates a unique opportunity for vehicle electrification, with benefits to…