Sustainability
The Stone That Will Replace Granite and Marble
Long overlooked, soapstone is a durable and versatile natural stone that has unique properties, making it suitable for many applications, from outdoor poolside flooring to pizza ovens or traditional countertops.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Worlds’ Most Responsible Companies
Since 1988, just 100 companies have been responsible for nearly 71 percent of the entire world’s industrial greenhouse gas emissions.
ENGIE Enters Mongolia with 55MW Wind Farm
The Sainshand wind farm will be located in the Gobi Desert and will generate enough green energy to serve the needs of 130,000 Mongolians.
Historic Detroit Restaurant Goes Energy Efficient With C-PACE
Austin-based Petros PACE Finance facilitated nearly $1 million in C-PACE financing, which will allow the owner to install energy-saving components that are projected to save $2 million during the next 20 years.
Scarborough Manor Equipped With New Solar System
The solar installation is projected to cover 25 percent of the cooperative’s electrical needs and is now one of the largest residential solar energy systems in New York’s Westchester County.
Massive 4.5GW TuNur Solar Project Could Power the EU
If the solar project receives the required authorization, it would generate sufficient electricity to power more than five million European homes or fuel more than seven million electric vehicles.
Southern Power Acquires Cactus Flats Wind Facility
The 148-megawatt wind project will consist of 43 Vestas wind turbines and is slated for completion in the third quarter of 2018.
Historic Bowles Hall Awarded LEED Silver Certification
The eight-story castle-like building underwent a $40 million renovation which, at completion, led to the property’s Innovator Award for Best Renovation of Existing University Housing in addition to the LEED certification.
Sunfinity Solar: Solar Customers Shouldn’t Pay More for Electricity
The Dallas-based company supports House Bill 199, introduced by Rep. Joe Pickett (D-El Paso), opposing Texas electric utilities’ intention to charge higher rates to residential customers with solar systems.
Panoche Valley Solar Project to be Downsized
Through a settlement with California environmentalist groups, nearly half of the solar development’s capacity will move to the Imperial Valley as a measure to protect the Panoche valley’s endangered species.