Sustainability
Xcel Energy Sells Natural Gas-Fired Plant for $680M
The Minneapolis-based utility had acquired the Mankato Energy Center from Atlanta-based Southern Co. for $650 million in January.
Office Electricity Consumption Plummets Following Pandemic Restrictions
With millions of people working from home, demand for power fell dramatically in March.
Timber: A Catalyst for Innovation
Katerra’s Craig Curtis and McKinstry’s Allie Teplicky share details about the sustainable features of cross-laminated timber as observed in their Washington state pilot office project.
Lendlease Sells 16 MW Solar Project
The facility is partly built on a landfill in Wallingford, Conn., and is slated for completion later this year.
Report: Employment Trends in the Energy Sector
The U.S. Energy and Employment Report found that the energy sector employed more than 8.2 million Americans in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic instills uncertainty in the sector.
Clean Energy Sector’s Open Letter to Congress
The coalition outlines the impacts of COVID-19 on the industry and calls for action to protect U.S. jobs and renewable energy growth.
Lightsource BP Secures Financing for 260MW Solar Project
Impact Solar, a project of Swinerton Renewable Energy, is already under construciton in Lamar County, Texas.
A Deep Dive Into Water Management Strategies
Gillan Taddune, CEO of Banyan Water, explains how the use of technology can help managers and owners reduce water consumption across their portfolios.
California Landmark Eyes High-Tech Efficiency Effort
A century-old Bay Area hotel will employ artificial intelligence to model an upgrade without upfront costs.
Federal Energy Bills Propose Revamped Policies
Landmark legislation that could influence energy practices nationwide faces challenges as it makes its way through Congress.