Executive Appointments Advance MGM Resorts International’s Leadership Role in Environmental Sustainability

Tue, 09/20/2016 - 07:00

Further advancing its commitment to corporate social responsibility, MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) announced the appointments of two proven leaders in the field of environmental sustainability.

The Connection Between EVs, Batteries and a Clean Grid

Tue, 09/20/2016 - 10:55

The Chevrolet Bolt EV just received an EPA-estimated range rating of 238 miles per charge. And GM just committed to meet its entire electricity needs at all of its global operations using renewable energy by 2050.

Quote Sheet: GM Commits to 100 Percent Renewable Energy by 2050

Mon, 09/19/2016 - 11:45

How MGM Prepared Itself to Leave Nevada’s Biggest Utility

Mon, 09/19/2016 - 12:00

GM Details its 100 Percent Renewable Energy Goal

Thu, 09/15/2016 - 13:15

GM is pledging to meet its electricity needs at all of its global operations with renewable energy – such as wind, sun and landfill gas – by 2050. The company’s global renewable energy manager, Rob Threlkeld, answers some questions about the company’s 100 percent renewable energy plans and what it will take to achieve its goal.

Republic Services Hosts Tour at Roosevelt Regional Landfill for Key Community Leaders

Thu, 09/29/2016 - 13:15

Republic Services proudly hosted a tour at the Roosevelt Regional Landfill located in the state of Washington for the Solid Waste Advisory Committee and key Thurston County elected officials. The highly engaged group of community leaders learned more about how Republic accepts and responsibly processes municipal solid waste on a daily basis.

Georgia Public Service Commission Approves Innovative Right-of-Way Solar Project Along The Ray in Troup County

Wed, 09/14/2016 - 16:00

The Georgia Public Service Commission (GPSC) approved the installation of one megawatt of solar generation in the right-of-way along Interstate 85 in Troup County, Ga., during a hearing on the Georgia Power Company’s 2016 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The motion was proposed by Commissioner Tim Echols of the GPSC and passed at two separate administrative sessions on July 28th and September 8th. Votes were 4-1 and 3-2 respectively.

Oil and Water Don’t Mix – Keeping Your Condensate Hydrocarbon-Free

Fri, 09/16/2016 - 09:25

We frequently discuss the differences between oil-free and oil-injected air compressors and their uses in various industries. While oil-free compressors are essential for pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and semiconductor production, oil-injected compressors are great for operation in harsh environmental conditions like those found in oil and gas, railway and marine applications. However, one issue that is often not considered is what happens to lubricant after it’s used in an oil-injected compressor.

Investment, Policy and Holistic Planning Integral to Drive Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure

Wed, 09/14/2016 - 11:00

A new white paper from Black & Veatch’s Smart Integrated Infrastructure (SII) business examines the current hydrogen fueling infrastructure in the U.S. and challenges that complicate development. Costs, financing, siting, policies and safety education are cited as the keys, and sometimes barriers, to greater fueling station deployment.

A Beginners Guide to the UK Capacity Market

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 09:40

Set out in the UK Energy Act 2013, the Capacity Market (CM) is one of the UK government initatives for ensuring security of electrical energy supply for homes, businesses and industry. The CM not only secures additional electricity supply for use during grid stress events – which is increasingly important as energy demand increases, and the UK moves to more intermittent, less flexible renewable generation – but also creates an opportunity for those with generation capacity to earn additional income.