Duke Energy’s $1 Million Grant Adds 200 EV Charging Stations Across North Carolina

Thu, 07/06/2017 - 12:05

Between Main Street’s flowering trees and the patchwork facades of historic buildings, the Shute Family Parking Garden provides about 60 parking spaces for downtown Monroe, N.C. Soon, the parking garden will become even more green when the city installs its first electric vehicle charging station.

Changing Lives with Training and Entrepreneurship Support

Mon, 05/22/2017 - 10:00

Investing to Close the Energy Gap

Mon, 05/22/2017 - 09:55

Access to Energy is a Basic Human Right

Mon, 05/22/2017 - 09:45

The Crown Announces Another Record Income Return of £328.8 Million to the Public Finances

Fri, 06/30/2017 - 05:00

The Crown Estate’s annual report and accounts for 2016/17, the organisation’s fifth integrated report, continues to show innovation in reporting and tells a coherent, concise story about how it delivers value beyond the financial.

​D​.light ​L​aunches ​A​ffordable ​S​olar ​Bundle ​Iin Nairobi

Wed, 07/12/2017 - 10:00

Nairobi​ in​​ Kenya​ was the setting where​ d.light, a global solar kit maker, launched its off-grid solar syste​m​ X850. The launch took place June 27 at the company’s headquarters in ​the African capital​ and is its first offering of a platform-based solar system for customers.

Unreasonable Impact | Modern Energy Could Mean the Difference Between Peace and Unrest

Mon, 08/21/2017 - 09:25

When we think about the things we take for granted, one of the most common is access to basic energy. Turning on a lamp so you can teach your children how to read, watching the evening news, or working into the night on your computer are all basic acts that most of us don’t even consider to be a privilege. Over 500 million people have a mobile phone without a place to charge it at home – a basic convenience needed to conduct commerce.

Watch National Geographic’s Coal Industry Documentary for Free Until July 3

Mon, 06/26/2017 - 20:30

From June 26 until July 3, audiences can watch FROM THE ASHES, National Geographic’s new feature documentary about the coal industry, for free on YouTube, Amazon, Facebook, and several more streaming services. The documentary, from Emmy-nominated director Michael Bonfiglio, examines how the coal industry affects life on the planet, as well as how communities across America continue to address its legacy. National Geographic initially broadcast From the Ashes on June 25 and will continue to roll the film out globally across 171 countries and 45 languages.

Unreasonable Impact | The Startup That Can Deliver Us from the Age of Fossil Electricity

Fri, 07/28/2017 - 09:25

The World Health Organization attributes more than 4 million deaths each year to exposure to household stove smoke, especially in developing countries with high poverty rates. One Earth Designs developed the SolSource Solar Cooker, which offers an easy-to-use, off-grid cooking solution using only the power of the sun. CEO and Co-Founder Catlin Powers speaks about the power of coal and kerosene alternatives to reduce health risks, lessen harm done to the environment, and empower women.

Barclays | Green Growth

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 09:05

Barclays continues its commitment to the renewable energy sector with a refinancing package of £47m for Tirgwynt onshore wind farm in mid-Wales.