Solar Sunday: Greening Your Business

Green businesses can’t just talk the talk, they have to lead by example.  Many green businesses have chosen solar for green credibility, public relations, and reduced power bills.  But are they a good investment?   Read more...

Techno Tuesday: Conference Calls

When it comes to reducing your carbon footprint, there are a great number of common sense methods which can help reduce your personal burden on the environment, from buying perennial fruit and vegetables over annual, to using cold water when washing clothes or dishes. But when you run a business, finding simple ways to develop a sustainable business model might not be so readily apparent, particularly if you run a large business with offices in several countries.  More...

Our Sunshine is Contaminated

"Our sunshine and wind are contaminated by the elements of dishonesty and lack of seriousness on the part of government officials. They cannot produce the electric energy our communities need to make up for what NEPA can't supply."
Mallam Ibrahim Ahmed, Sokoto, Nigeria

by Deb Powers

Nigeria may be one of the most potent sources for renewable energy in the world. The abundance of sunshine, water and wind makes the country a natural target for solar and wind energy developers. Unfortunately, say many Nigerians, that potential is contaminated by the corruption and lack of commitment from the government. This article from AllAfrica.com is an absolute must-read for anyone who wants to understand how the best of intentions and programmes can wilt when they are poorly managed by corrupt and inefficient officials.
Read more: Renewable energy in Nigeria

More renewable energy news...

• WSJ: Calif struggles with new energy goals
  
• WSJ: Siemens wins 6 US, CA wind turbines
  
• TVS: Scotland, India sign green energy MOU
  
• Reuters: GE urges green targets, free trade
  
• AP: Next German gov't may cut subsidies
  

Around the Green Blogs...

• HUffPo: About energy subsidies
  
• Guardian: UK activist shuts down energy plant
  
• Free PDF: America's Green Superhighway
  

"If anybody can fix [energy policy], it's Steve Chu's team"
Amory Lovins, Rocky Mountain Institute

Techno-Optimism, Lovins Style

by Deb Powers

MSNBC features a profile of Rocky Mountain Institute founder Amory Lovins - and it's a must-read for anyone wondering how in the world we'll afford the change to a cleaner, greener planet. It's chock full of information and too many quotable quotes to include here. Lovins' Rocky Mountain Institute will be featured at the San Francisco symposium, "Reinventing Fire", which focuses on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and a fossil-fuel free economy.
Read more: Amory Lovins, Techno-Optmist

More renewable energy news...

• Reuters Industry giants follows green power $'s
  
• NY Times: Water need could throttle solar power
  
• Official Spin: Chinese Solar Future
  
• Brisbane Times: NSW backs new coal plants
  
• Cleantech: Public Trans uses more green energy
  

Around the Green Blogs...

• Facing South: Green energy outpaces nuclear
  
• Examiner: Rebuilding US with green building
  
• Felix Salmon: S. Korea goes green for $$'s
  

Recycling Angels

by Terese Hartjoy @ Thorne's World

Got stuff you're too busy to sell or take to your local thrift store? Recycling Angels is a Delaware firm that does home and business cleanouts. Visit Green Scene for the full story. Hat tip to another Green Entrepreneur!

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