NYS Energy Symposium Shows Determination and Direction

Wed, 05/03/2017 - 17:00

SCE Named No. 1 Solar Utility in U.S. for Second Year in a Row

Tue, 05/02/2017 - 14:15

Southern California Edison delivered more solar energy to its customers last year than any other utility in the nation, according to rankings compiled by the Smart Electric Power Alliance. The rankings were announced at the alliance’s annual Utility Conference.

Tequila CAZADORES® Distillery Harnesses Green Energy

Tue, 05/02/2017 - 09:05

With rugged engineering and a colossal arrangement of pipes, the Tequila CAZADORES® distillery in Arandas, Mexico, derives all power for distillation from its modern, clean-burning biomass boiler.

Infographic | Lockheed Martin Analyzes Portfolio GHG Emissions by Life-Cycle Stage

Tue, 05/09/2017 - 09:20

In 2016 we conducted a cradle-to-grave streamlined life-cycle assessment that analyzed our annual supply chain, operations and product delivery data for our major military products. Read more about the environmental, social and financial impact of our products in our 2016 Sustainability Report.

Long-Term Planning Critical to Harnessing Distributed Energy Resources

Wed, 04/26/2017 - 10:00

As more and more customers begin exercising more control over how and where their energy is produced, utilities have a responsibility to make the appropriate infrastructure investments that will optimize smart grid benefits for all stakeholders.

Minimizing Our Impact on the Planet

Tue, 04/25/2017 - 17:45

We continually monitor the environmental effects of our business, not only by creating many new and innovative products that consume less water and energy, but also by improving our manufacturing processes. Our expanded use of clean, renewable wind energy in Ohio is one example of how we work to minimize our impact on the planet.

Walmart Highlights Progress in Creating Shared Value in Tenth Annual Global Responsibility Report

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 09:00

Walmart today released its tenth annual Global Responsibility Report, which looks back at the company’s progress during fiscal year 2017 in advancing the key areas of opportunity, sustainability and local communities. The report also looks ahead at the retailer’s role in helping rewire whole social and environmental systems as it strives toward a new era of trust and transparency.

Ecocentricity Blog: It's Finally Here!

Wed, 04/19/2017 - 10:30

I believe that the essence of the book is captured in a question that Paul asked me years ago, and which he continues to ask people: Is climate change happening to us, or for us?

GE and Southern California Edison Debut World’s First Battery-Gas Turbine Hybrid

Tue, 04/18/2017 - 17:30

GE (NYSE: GE) and Southern California Edison (SCE), an Edison International (NYSE: EIX) company unveiled the world’s first battery-gas turbine hybrid system in Norwalk, California. This is the first of two units that GE has delivered for SCE only months after announcing initial deployment plans of this innovative technology.

HanesBrands Releases 2016 Environmental Performance Data

Mon, 04/17/2017 - 14:55

Hanes continues making progress toward 2020 goals for energy use, carbon dioxide emissions, water use, renewable energy and landfill diversion