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Lessons from the 102nd Floor
In 2014 there is a flourishing industry around deep energy retrofits, and energy service companies are in competition—each trying to outdo the other in demonstrating their ability to go deeper and save more energy more cost effectively.
Non-hydro Renewables Surpassing Hydropower in the U.S.: 4 Reasons Why
2014 is predicted to be the first year in history that non-hydro renewable generation exceeds hydropower generation in the United States. This is a big change.
Sowing Confusion About Renewable Energy
Readers of The Economist may have been surprised to read in its 26 July 2014 “Free exchange” section on page 63, or in its online…
Barcelona: Spain’s Ciudad del Sol
Barcelona may be famous for Gaudí’s modernist architecture and its world-class Picasso museum, but there’s something else for which the city of 1.6 million should be known: its commitment to sustainability.
Can We Make America’s Power Grid Blackout-Proof?
It’s been more than a year since snipers opened fire and knocked out 17 giant transformers that funnel power to Silicon Valley, California.
