In spite of the energy-saving promise of smart meters, many homes still have the regular ones. GE this week unveiled a new set of products that will enable consumers to manage their energy use -- with or without smart meters.
Four months after the two companies teamed up to expand recycling, executives at both firms talked about the risks and benefits posed by the partnership, and how it can benefit the planet and the bottom line.
From moving beyond compliance to engaging employees at every level, there are standard obstacles that companies face in getting up to speed on sustainability efforts.
The two top-tier environmentalists, who have taken very different paths to addressing our environmental woes, sat down last week to talk about the growth of renewables, the need to break the power of the fossil fuel industries, and more.
The Eco Index, launched last summer by a coalition of companies in the apparel industry, is shaping up to be a useful tool for companies across the spectrum, from wool socks to haute couture.
Hospitals evoke images of antiseptic, brightly lit surgery theaters and massive, powerful imaging machines. In the U.S., hospitals are the second most energy-intensive type of commercial space per square foot and most senior decision-makers in the healthcare industry believe energy costs are the least controllable business cost. But that doesn't mean they are. Here's a look at how facility managers can create the business case for greener buildings and energy efficiency improvements in healthcare.
Think the costs of powering your facilities are out of your control? Think again. From "selling" electricity back to your utility to generating renewable energy on site, you have plenty of power to control costs — and reap the rewards.
High energy costs have made energy-savings a top concern in data centers, but green electronics advocates are making the environmental pedigree and lifecycle of electronic devices important concerns for businesses as well. Here's how they've done it, and how IT has responded.