Subscription services is the new business model that’s disrupting in many different industries. Savvy brands are finding that consumers love the idea of subscribing to a product or service much more than owning it. Until now, the electricity sector has been left behind as it tries to cling to an outdated model. But Neighborhood Sun is bringing a new approach to selling clean electricity through subscriptions in the community solar business.
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Eco-friendly growth and what it means for green jobs
There’s been no shortage of talk about eco-friendly jobs and what they mean for the economy. Opportunities are springing up in countless sectors and fields: renewable energy, technology, engineering, utilities, air pollution control, politics, construction, product distribution… the list goes on. Some believe that the rise of green industries, especially solar and wind power production, are a threat to jobs attached to the fossil fuel industry. Others hold that the rise of eco-friendly jobs can only be good for the economy and overall job growth.
Home Improvement Leads explains why eco-friendly industries are growing so fast and why the rise of green-collar workers will make for a healthy, diverse, and efficient workforce.
Leaders in Energy reaches 2,500 members
Leaders in Energy recently celebrated a huge milestone – over 2,500 members in the Leaders in Energy Research, Communications, Policies & Analysis group on LinkedIn.
Leaders in Energy 2016 Year in Review
Around the world, 2016 was a year of tremendous change, upheaval in some cases, and new opportunities that the Leaders in Energy group, now in its fourth year, has explored during our twelve sustainability networking events in the Washington, DC area. Here is our review of the past year.
Dream, Team, Beam, and Full Steam Ahead to Sustainability!
The third annual Leaders in Energy Four Generations of Leaders in Clean Energy and Sustainable Solutions award and networking event on December 2, 2016 recognized energy and sustainability leaders from four generations of awardees.
103 Countries and Growing!
From energy conservation to sustainable architecture and the transition to a clean energy economy, Leaders in Energy has grown in just four short years to become a renowned multi-disciplinary, global forum.
Demand for liquefied natural gas in Japan after Fukushima
Trends in the LNG market in Japan have a significant impact on global energy markets, with implications for the global economy and security. This article examines the outlook for the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) market in Japan based on government data and other sources.
Resilient communities build confidence and economic opportunities
Building resilience in communities is an area of action in sustainability that requires broad leadership in business, policy, and planning. More strategically, resilience is an opportunity for businesses, organizations, and government to fill gaps in vulnerable areas while creating the conditions for long-term economic growth.
Discovering a Green Winery at Delaplane Cellars
Janine Finnell recently took a break from the office for an excursion to the Virginia countryside. Little did she know that she would end up learning about not just wine, but also about green practices in the winery and tourism industry in Virginia.
Leaders in Energy reaches 2,400 members
Leaders in Energy recently celebrated its 2,400th member — Whitaker Irvin Jr. — Chief Operating Officer for QuasarWave Corporation in Park City, Utah. We asked Whit to tell us about his interest and background in energy. Here’s what he had to say.
Careers, Industry Challenges, & Chapter Growth
Perspectives from 3 Attendees at CWEEL/WEEC Reception By MIRIAM ACZEL, Leaders in Energy On September 22, 2016, the Council on Women in Energy & Environmental...
Are we seeing the greening of American utilities?
By JANINE FINNELL and EDIEANN FEIGLES This article was prepared for the CHARGE Energy Branding conference in Reykjavik, Iceland. It was posted on the Engerati website and is being reposted here with...