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Akamai: How batteries could cut datacenter power bills
An approach being researched by the content delivery network provider helps reduce the grid-connected load during peak demand periods, when electricity is most expensive.
Mall pilots fast electric vehicle charger powered by solar panels
The installation at Simon Property Group's site in Carmel, Indiana, also includes an integrated battery for storing the electricity.
Google, Tesla back big electric vehicle charging rollout
The Workplace Charging Challenge, launched by 13 big U.S. companies and the Department of Energy, is planning a massive deployment of EV charging stations.
Microsoft offers progress report on carbon-neutral pledge
The developer's internal carbon fee is funding investments in energy efficiency and purchases of renewable energy credits.
Interactive tool analyzes corporate energy-efficiency scenarios
A new site from the Department of Energy helps businesses assess the implications of their future energy consumption.
South African energy company embraces power management software
As part of a broader PC efficiency initiative, Sasol will save at least $100,000 annually on energy costs.
Smart grid player targets streetlight optimization
A new partnership between Silver Spring Networks and Streetlight.Vision will create a new solution for managing public lighting infrastructure, parking meters and more.
Startup sees need for clean mobile power solutions
Portland-based startup Solamor has created an innovative line of hybrid solar, wind and biodiesel generators that it rents for events and festivals
Canon, Ricoh, Xerox and Dell earn new EPEAT imaging certification
The four vendors have so far certified 36 products under the organization's green metrics for printers, multifunction devices, and copiers.
Intel leads in green power purchases for fifth straight year
The high-tech giant sources 3.1 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity from a wide portfolio of clean energy projects including solar, biogas, biomass and wind.
Where are people likely to buy 'green vehicles'? Here's a breakdown
As you might expect, California shows up high on the list of states where purchases of plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles are especially likely. But so does oil-dependent Texas.
New LED sign light reduces energy consumption
The StreetSense LED Roadway Sign Light is meant to illuminate road and infrastructure signage.
Peel and stick solar cells?
The thin-film technology could by affixed to military helmets or onto mobile phones, in order to charge gadgets on the go.
Can software model an entire natural ecosystem? Microsoft thinks so
Computer simulations are widely used for researching climate change. Now scientists hope to apply similar techniques to improving our understanding of biodiversity.