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Building an Energy Culture Begins in Elementary School

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I recently visited an elementary school that includes the subject of energy in its curricula. It was impressive to hear a 10-year-old student coherently explain the basic loading order, from efficiency through on-site clean generation and on to utility supplies. Read More >>

Professional Energy Managers Are Critical to Implementation

Empowered professional energy managers are critical to implementation of industrial energy management standards, policies and programs, according to a recent ACEEE report that profiles some recent programs and identifies the elements that lead to success. Read More >>

Is Natural Gas Really a Bridge to a Low-Carbon Future?

Plentiful supplies hold out the promise of decades of low-cost natural gas for America, along with visions of a painless pathway to a vastly lower carbon footprint. A picture potentially as rosy as this probably deserves to be looked at in slightly more detail. Read More >>

Going Green in Manufacturing by Improving Visibility and Efficiency across Operations

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Nearly every leading manufacturer is pushing for greener, more sustainable operations. The benefits are well documented, from greater brand equity for being a socially conscious company to reducing waste for lower costs and increased profitability. As we look at what achievements have been accomplished so far, it is helpful to envision a “maturity” curve as a way to take a more holistic perspective to where we have come and where we are going. While the roots of environmentalism in America… Read More >>

Manufacturers Lack Supply Chain Visibility beyond Tier 1 Suppliers

Global manufacturers are putting their supply chains at the center of their business strategies, but many admit that they do not have visibility beyond Tier 1 suppliers, and only 9 percent say they have complete visibility of their supply chains. Read More >>

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