Climate-KIC

JUNE 13, 2018

Climate scientists, ecologists and activists can sometimes dismiss climate art as inaccurate or even useless. Andreco who works both as a scientist and an artist feels different. “Artwork can change the perception of the environmental problem” he writes, backing the idea that culture is at the heart of system change as it directly influences individual […].

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Sunrun

JUNE 15, 2018

Breaking Down Time of Use and Battery Storage Maybe you’ve heard of time-of-use (TOU) rates before, or maybe you’re just now hearing about them. Either way, TOU rates could be behind your ballooning energy bills in the future. Smart energy storage like Sunrun Brightbox™ can help to offset the higher cost of electricity due to TOU rates. But before we get into that, let’s go over what TOU rates are.

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Andrew Winston

JUNE 11, 2018

(Continuing to catch up on re-posting some articles I wrote over the last few months. ICYMI, UPS announced a milestone in electric vehicles -- cost parity for a delivery truck. It's clearly good news, but I suggest here that, when you consider all the ways EVs pay off for the company, the "breakeven" point was likely earlier. Companies can miss great investment opportunities with too narrow a definition of return on investment.).

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Living Green Technology

JUNE 10, 2018

2018 has been a wild year when it comes to recycling and green living news. Keep reading for the latest from these industries. Seattle Times: Some Seattle-area recycling dumped in landfills as China’s restrictions kick in The Seattle Times recently published an article on how China's decision to shut its doors to American recyclables has had a trickle down effect on recycling here in Seattle.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

Sustainability

Climate-KIC

JUNE 13, 2018

Does the EU have new target renewables and energy efficiency yet? What breakthrough has there been in sucking CO2 out of the air? And how is big finance driving climate action in other big companies? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. ‘Game-changer’: Major European banks partner for green mortgage pilot […].

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Sunrun

JUNE 15, 2018

Learn What AC & DC Coupling Mean for Your Solar Battery Storage System When you decide to add battery storage to your solar system, there are two main ways to connect or couple these two sources — known as AC or DC coupling. AC & DC are the two types of voltage used to transmit and conduct the electrical energy you use at home every day. What is AC Power?

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Jim Conca

JUNE 10, 2018

Trump still needs to cram a bit on North Korea after meeting with Kim Jong Un, mainly by reading Siegfried Hecker’s latest analysis on the history of our negotiations.

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