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One-quarter of UK Financial Managers Say Energy Costs Are 'Not My Job'
The "it's not my job" syndrome is alive and well in the United Kingdom. In fact, based on the results of a recent poll, as many as 14 percent of firms nationwide do not assign responsibility for managing energy costs-and even in those that do, nine percent of managers say it's of no concern to them or it's not their responsibility.
One-quarter of UK Financial Managers Say Energy Costs Are 'Not My Job'
The "it's not my job" syndrome is alive and well in the United Kingdom. In fact, based on the results of a recent poll, as many as 14 percent of firms nationwide do not assign responsibility for managing energy costs-and even in those that do, nine percent of managers say it's of no concern to them or it's not their responsibility. [ Read More ]
TMCnet GreenTech Week in Review
In green technology news this week, U.S. President Obama tried to whip up support to extend the wind industry's production tax credit; EV manufacturer Tesla announced that it will roll out its Model S one month ahead of schedule; the California State Senate took the first step toward amending a "wishy-washy" law about groundwater storage; and Bahrain became the first nation in the Gulf Region to deploy utility scale solar. [ Read More ]
TMCnet GreenTech Week in Review
In green technology news this week, U.S. President Obama attempted to whip up support to extend the wind industry's production tax credit; EV manufacturer Tesla announced it will roll out its Model S one month ahead of schedule; the California State Senate took the first step toward amending a "wishy-washy" law about groundwater storage; and Bahrain became the first nation in the Gulf Region to deploy utility scale solar. [ Read More ]
Tesla Announces Early Delivery of Model S Electric Cars
Electric car manufacturer, Tesla plans to release the most expensive version of its Model S electric car starting June 22, which is about a month ahead of the originally scheduled launch. [ Read More ]
GridNavigator Releases Cloud-Based Energy Usage Monitoring Tool
GridNavigator is a startup providing ways to best use energy, and has made a new announcement about a product they hope will change the way that people look at energy: a forecasting service that provides end users with an intraday demand management program. The program is designed to give users a way to keep tabs on the demand for power in real time by demonstrating "critical energy spikes, usage patterns and specific events that contribute the most to peak demand surcharges" according to th… [ Read More ]
DuPont Fabros' Santa Clara Data Center Named Recycled Water Customer Of The Year
The SCI data center of DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. (DFT) based in Santa Clara, California has been recognized by the WateReuse Association California Section with the Recycled Water Customer of the Year award. The selection process for the award was conducted by the 2012 California Annual Conference Awards Sub-Committee members and by the WateReuse California Board. [ Read More ]
Electric Vehicles May Drive Down Your Insurance
While early adopters who purchased electric vehicles have had to dish out more many than they would to buy a standard car, an article from USA Today says that these drivers recoup their losses in the form of lower insurance costs. [ Read More ]
TMCnet GreenTech Week in Review
In green technology news this week, in a preliminary ruling, the U.S. Department of Commerce found China guilty of "dumping" solar cells and modules on the U.S. market; the tide turned for wind farms when the U.S. Department of Interior agreed to an environmental review of an 800-mile undersea transmission line off the East Coast; goaded by Greenpeace activists, Apple swore off coal power at its data centers worldwide; and the U.S. Department of Energy released new standards for both clothes was… [ Read More ]
The New U.S. Energy Policy
With economic conditions improving as the U.S. moves past the Recession, energy analysts predict that the amount of energy consumed is on the rise. Among the energy challenges that the U.S. must face is order to continue working towards a self-sustaining fuel-efficient economy, according to the press release, is to shift the focus from smarter energy consumption with government buildings on to commercial buildings. Also, there is a need to perpetuate awareness of environmental harm that is cause… [ Read More ]
Taking the Office Outdoors
With Memorial Day fast approaching, summer and its accompanying warm weather won't be far behind. For those that are "gigging it," a.k.a. making a living freelancing, others who work from home, and even for some inspiration for those looking for telecommuting jobs, here are five ideas to help you enjoy the green benefits of fresh air while at work. [ Read More ]
Goaded by Greenpeace Apple Swears Off Coal at Data Centers Worldwide
Following a barrage of bad publicity on May 15th-when two Greenpeace activists costumed as iPhones barricaded themselves inside a super-size pod outside its Cupertino, California, headquarters and broadcasted demands for the technology company to power its computer server farms with renewable energy, not coal- Apple, Inc., has capitulated. [ Read More ]
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