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How Opposite Energy Policies Turned The Fukushima Disaster Into A Loss For Japan And A Win For Germany
Japan thinks of itself as famously poor in energy, but this national identity rests on a semantic confusion. Japan is indeed poor in fossil fuels—but…
Want Engaged Employees? Unlock the Full Potential of Human Capital Through Sustainable Buildings
How can we make progress capturing the full potential of human capital? How can employee engagement move beyond a hodgepodge of programs, games, and prizes to instead become a central business strategy that creates value?
Minnesota’s e21 Initiative Eyes a Sustainable, Carbon-Neutral Energy System for the Land of 10,000 Lakes
Minnesota has a cultural tradition of being pragmatic, civic-minded, and passionate about bringing people together as the way to solve problems and create a better future. This predisposition toward civic dialogue and debate is just as true in the energy field and has made Minnesota an energy innovation leader.
Efficiency and Performance Meet in BMW’s i3
BMW created a car with greater efficiency without sacrificing performance or functionality. How? A holistic design approach and use of advanced lightweight materials.
Lessons from Australia
While the U.S. is installing more solar capacity than Germany and Australia, it continues to lag behind those global PV leaders in another important category: prices for residential systems installations.
