By Derek Top, Senior Editor, Program Director - VERGE
Systems-thinking, an important concept in creating large-scale efficiencies and cost savings in the emerging VERGE ecosystem, is catching on. A report released yesterday from ACEEE discovers how system efficiency opportunities produce energy savings that dwarf component-based improvements in individual appliances or vehicles. The report highlights the role of data and IT in addressing long-term energy challenges in building and transportation systems.
Jim Sinopoli lays out how the benefits of microgrids -- decentralized power generation for individual buildings, primarily through renewable sources -- will soon be a reality in designing, operating and managing buildings.
Elsewhere, the real reason the military is going green from YES! Magazine and how electric utilities use the cloud to not only store massive amounts of smart meter data but analyze the information for cost savings, from Electric Power & Light. And why Brazil is poised to be next big smart grid market from Earth2Tech.
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How to make Smart Supply-Chain Decisions that Save Fuel, Cut Costs and Reduce Emissions
In this free webcast with Joel Makower, EDF and industry experts from MIT and Hasbro, you will learn the role supply-chain logistics can play in meeting corporate sustainability goals. Also discover creative solutions companies can implement that lower freight costs and pollution and actions some of the largest shippers are taking to increase freight carbon-efficiency. Click here to register.
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UL Environment: Your Partner in Sustainability
UL Environment helps the world make, market, find, and trust healthier, more sustainable, environmentally-preferable products and services. We help companies achieve their sustainability goals-and help purchasers, specifiers, retailers, governments, and consumers find greener products they can trust. Visit www.ul.com/environment for details.
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Virginia Tech's Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) in Leadership for Sustainability.
Graduate education and career development for working professionals in business, government and civil society. Focus on communication, teamwork, partnering, innovation, personal and cultural transformation. 15 weekends in Washington, DC. 10-day International Residency. Learn more: cnre.vt.edu/XMNR.
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