Alternative Energy

States With the Most Businesses Focused on Sustainable Energy

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A new study on behalf of Milliken has identified the top U.S. states for sustainable energy production. The rapid rise of the sustainable energy sector worldwide has been one of the most important technological and economic stories of recent years. Continued urgency to mitigate the impact of climate change has spurred governments and companies to speed the transition to greener energy sources. Global …

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The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Green Building Business

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In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the need to protect our environment. This has led to an increase in demand for green building products and services. If you’re thinking about starting a green building business, now is a perfect time. Here’s your ultimate guide to getting started, courtesy of Alternative Energy HQ. Start with a Strong …

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Meeting the Challenges of a Sustainable Future in Power Generation

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  By: Judy Samuelian, Director of Business Development at IHI Power Services Corp. Whether you’re waking up to the sound of an alarm clock each morning, turning on a white noise machine before bed or running an AC unit on full blast during hot summer months— nearly everything we do requires energy, making power generation a vital component of our …

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Lightsource bp and Conway Corp unveil 135-megawatt pollinator friendly solar farm providing affordable energy for Conway, Arkansas 

  Delivers enough clean electricity to power 21,000 homes  Incudes 5-acre pollinator garden providing critical habitat for monarch butterflies  Brings $125 million private capital investment toward energy independence for Arkansas       CONWAY, Arkansas— Lightsource bp and Conway Corp today celebrated the successful completion of the 135-megawatt Conway Solar at Happy project in White County, Arkansas. The occasion marks a significant milestone …

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Rhode Island National Guard Cuts Its Annual Electricity Bill by $100,000 With Rooftop Solar

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Atten-tion! Rhode Island National Guard Cuts Its Annual Electricity Bill by $100,000 With Rooftop Solar   550kWp system has offset around two-thirds of maintenance facility’s energy use in year one It is the third SolarEdge system to be installed as part of the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resource’s ‘Lead by Example’ initiative MILPITAS, Calif. — 5th October 2023 – The Rhode Island National …

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Offshore wind industry poised for growth, but economic pressures and tech innovation need to be managed

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  In its new report, ‘A turning point for offshore wind’, Allianz Commercial highlights growth opportunities, tech innovations, risk trends, and loss patterns for the global industry. Damage to cables is the top cause of insurance claims, followed by turbine failure. Speed of build-out is creating pressure on materials and supply chains, port infrastructure, and available construction and maintenance vessels. …

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mtu Kinetic PowerPack from Rolls-Royce approved for renewable diesel

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  mtu Kinetic PowerPack for uninterruptible power supply now even more environmentally friendly Tests show: no loss of performance with HVO fuel System consists of mtu diesel engine coupled to kinetic energy accumulator via electromagnetic clutch and a synchronous machine   Rolls-Royce has approved its mtu Kinetic PowerPacks, based on the mtu Series 4000 and 1600 diesel engines, for use …

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Benefits of Installing Solar In The Winter

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Winter and fall are good seasons for installing solar panels. It may take a few months to get the solar panels installed after you have contacted a solar installer for the job. You might be worried about the high electricity bills in summer, so you should have your solar panels installed as soon as possible so that they are less expensive. You …

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We are on the Verge of an Energy Revolution

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By: Dean Motl, vice president of business development, IHI Power Services Corp. (IPSC) It’s no secret that our generation is experiencing a new era of change on a global scale when it comes to energy. This moment in time isn’t much different from other pivotal periods in our history that distinctly formed the world we live in today, like the …

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Why Are Power Transformers Crucial to Modernizing the Grid?

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by Emily Newton Changing priorities in the energy industry — like the growing importance of renewable power sources — and the development of novel grid management technology have made grid modernization more important than ever. Power transformers, likely the most essential elements of the grid, will play a central role in this modernization. Businesses in the transformer industry that understand …

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Making a More Energy Efficient Supply Chain

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Countries are following the United Nations’ lead and developing strict sustainability regulations. Environmentalists recognize corporations’ impacts on ecological degradation. They are working with government officials to set corporate responsibility laws. Companies can adhere to sustainability laws by improving their supply chains’ energy efficiency. Eco-conscious practices may also enhance companies’ sales, meeting eco-consumers’ demands. Before assessing the efficiency enhancement methods, individuals …

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10 Reasons Why Your Business Should Help Cut Carbon Emissions

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The commercial sector produces more emissions than other industries. Manufacturing, packaging, transportation, and consumption practices contribute to greenhouse gas pollution. Environmentalists are assessing the challenges related to businesses’ emissions and defining sustainability opportunities and benefits across the economy. Business owners can shrink their carbon footprints to minimize environmental, social, and economic distress. As eco-conscious consumers influence the market, companies can …

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How Can Renewables Be More Efficient?

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According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, two-thirds of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions can be traced back to the creation and use of energy. Since the industrial revolution, society has relied heavily on energy to fuel transportation, agriculture and manufacturing.  The average homeowner also uses electricity for heating, cooling, access to water and lighting. To reduce the pollution caused …

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Solar Driven Concrete Production Is on the Way

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Concrete is the second most widely utilized substance on the planet behind water. Developers use concrete – and its primary ingredient, cement – to build roads, foundations, bridges, and other structures. Environmentalists are targeting the material’s manufacturing process because of its large carbon footprint. Eco-conscious engineers are following the sustainability path by integrating renewables into cement and concrete production. Before …

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Building a Power Grid for the 21st Century: How the U.S. can achieve another engineering feat by leveraging AI

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By: Sean McEvoy, SVP Energy, Veritone When the U.S. built its power grid nearly one hundred years ago, it was recognized as one of mankind’s greatest engineering achievements of the 20th century. Today, while it is considered the world’s largest machine, it is extremely vulnerable to 21st century soaring demands and climate threats. Comprised of thousands of power plants and thousands …

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Encouraging Your Community to Conserve Energy and Reduce Waste

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The world has changed drastically since Covid-19 was first detected. And as the global pandemic looks to reach endemic status, humanity must make some tough choices, while acknowledging how modern life has impacted the natural world.   The connection between the natural world and human activities has become more apparent than ever. A 2020 World Economic Forum study concluded that human …

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Is Alternative Energy a Realistic Option for Healthcare Facilities?

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Alternative energy sources are in high demand as our economy faces both supply chain issues and high costs of oil and gas. The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated constraints on this industry that is so dependent on international trade. Now our most essential facilities—our hospitals and clinics—are seriously exploring a shift to alternative, sustainable energy grids that might help them reduce …

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How Has Urbanization Affected the Power Industry?

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Over the last century, humanity has become more urbanized than ever before. According to a 2019 Reuters report, more than half the world’s population now lives in an urban area. And increased urbanization has numerous side effects, including rising energy demand and costs. Large amounts of power are required to keep cities running, meaning that urban life is significantly more …

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Which Renewable Energy Has the Best Impact on the Environment?

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As the entire world continues to feel the negative effects of climate change, in the form of increased inclement weather events and rising global temperatures, it’s impossible to ignore the myriad ways in which humans are fueling these changes. In fact, research indicates that fossil fuel emissions are the primary cause of climate change, a phenomenon that can be directly …

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Post-COVID Transitions: Sustainability Efforts

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a long, hard adventure for most of us. Many have struggled with balancing changes in work, children’s schooling, and caring for family that we never saw coming. Fortunately, many experts agree that across the U.S. we appear to be rounding a corner. With more people getting vaccinated every day we are finally seeing a general …

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