Building a Responsive Energy Infrastructure for the Future
By KERRY WORTHINGTON Rain or shine, a crowd of energy professionals were on cloud nine at the “Building a Responsive Energy Infrastructure for the Future” event...
America’s Electric Grid: Why Is Our Thinking in the Dark?
By MIKE HYLAND, Senior Vice President of Engineering Services, American Public Power Association I remember working in Washington, DC in the fall of 1999 as...
Does Today’s Smart Grid Need More Intelligence? The Link Between Intelligence & Reliability
In this article on smart grid intelligence, the authors explore the unique challenges and resource limitations that utilities experience in responding to emergency power outages...
“Sustainable Scoop” Interview: Janine Finnell of Leaders in Energy
By JANINE FINNELL, MIRIAM GENNARI, and TRAVIS HIGH This article is based on an interview with Janine Finnell, Clean Energy Ambassador and Founder, Leaders in Energy, by Miriam...
Reaching Out to Clean Energy and Sustainability Practitioners to Drive Change
By Janine Finnell, Miriam Gennari, and Travis High This article is based on an interview with Janine Finnell, Clean Energy Ambassador and Founder, Leaders in...
Things to Consider When Searching for a Green Business Partner
By: Travis High, Leaders in Energy Product Strategy Manager At recent Leaders in Energy events I’ve attended, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting several business...
Reference Materials on Bioeconomy
By BILL BRANDON Bill Brandon, moderator of our June 22 event on The Evolving Bioeconomy and Renewable Fuels, asked us to email out the following additional...
Ethanol and Butanol: Symbiotic Partners for a Modern Fuel
By BILL BRANDON and RICHARD EZIKE, PhD The debate touting butanol over ethanol as a ‘better’ fuel component has gone on for quite some time...
Event Recap: The Evolving Bioeconomy and Renewable Fuels
By KERRY WORTHINGTON The renewable fuels standard, sustainability, algae, and bioenergy job opportunities were key topics during the Leaders in Energy (LERCPA) event, The Evolving Bioeconomy and...
Up with Octane and Down with Aromatics: Continuing Health Risks with Petroleum Fuels and the Need for Engine Efficiency
By BILL BRANDON Bill Brandon is deeply engaged with the biofuels and materials industry and also has a deep understanding of engines and alternative fuels. His articles...
The Need For A New Fuel Paradigm: Transitioning From Legacy Fuels to Modern Efficient Fuels
By BILL BRANDON Bill Brandon is an architect by training. Since 1972, his design/build firm has been engaged in substantial residential additions and renovations in the...
Can Green Business Talent Avoid the Gig Economy?
By Dan Smolen Greetings from Metro D.C. where we’ve transitioned to…early August. But that is okay; our perennial flowers—including Milkweed—are blooming nicely. And, we have...
