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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Photovoltaics

Advice to Solar PV Entrepreneurs: Begin with Market ResearchA reader introduces his company:  We are Zion Solar. Our company is a concept-stage solar generator designer and manufacturer. We are based in Los Angeles, CA.  The idea is to build beautiful and powerful off-grid solar generators.  Our deck linked above.  Let us know if you would like to get involved in a business relationship with us as an investor and a mentor.

I have to applaud you for thinking outside the box; I didn’t see that one coming.  (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Efficiency, Sustainability

Conserving Space: What are Hospitals Doing Today to Stay Sustainable?As more people realize the power of their actions on the environment around them, they look for more environmentally conscious solutions. Individuals and businesses alike are choosing materials and practices that are efficient and won’t waste precious resources. Healthcare professionals are no different because amidst all of the emergency surgeries and doctor’s appointments, these facilities have to think about their impact on the environment. Medical providers today are considering many different ways they can improve the sustainability of hospitals and clinics worldwide.

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Fossil Fuels

The Coal Industry Offer JobsA reader notes: The L.A. Times had an editorial today about the obvious need to abandon coal as an energy source, and yet what to do about the coal miners and others whose jobs directly exist because of that industry…..It gets down to the workers who become impoverished due to their industry going away.

Personally, I don’t see this as a big deal.  (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Renewables - Politics

Pope Francis Receives Praise from People of All Religious PerspectivesI’m thrilled to see the scores of op-eds extolling Pope Francis’ humanitarian mission, some of which are written by people who have no love for organized religion whatsoever. Linked above is one that begins:

I’m not a fan of the Catholic Church as an institution. I have a number of bones to pick with it right down to its core mythology. That said, I have a great deal of respect, and even admiration, for the incumbent Pope.

If you can get past those sarcastic first two sentences, however, the article goes on to explain exactly why the recent encyclical, Laudato Si, is such an important document for all of us, from whatever religious viewpoints, who honestly care about the world around us and the ultimate fate of our civilization.

 

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Sustainable Building

A Simple 6-Step Energy AuditA DIY energy audit is a quick and simple way to find out how much energy you are using in your home, and you can then make changes that can help you to reduce your bills. There could be many areas of the home where you are wasting energy, so follow these six simple steps to seek out problem areas and improve them.

1. Check the Loft Insulation

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Efficiency

Are Hospital Green Initiatives Really Saving Money?Sustainability is known as the ability to continue something indefinitely and is a widespread theory that many industries are taking to protect and support our fragile environment. Though this isn’t possible for everyone, greener, more environmentally friendly ways of doing business are encouraged and often thought as cost reducing as well. Is this true? Could going green honestly save a substantial amount of money?

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Renewables - Business

Coming Soon for Those Who Who Believe the Oil Companies Face Smooth Sailing: A Haircut of Epic ProportionsIt’s amusing to me how many people are being led along by the nose by the propaganda of the traditional energy industry.  Think of all those investors and bankers who believe that the oil companies are going to dominate the 21st Century just as they did the 20th–all of them soon to get a haircut of epic proportions. (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Electric Vehicles

New Discovery in Hybrid-Electric DrivetrainsMy life’s work is finding good ideas in cleantech and moving them forward, a deeply rewarding mission, but one that comes with numerous thorny challenges, especially a) sorting through literally thousands of business concepts that come my way in order to find those that hold the greatest potential, and then b) assisting this tiny subset in getting across some of the hurdles that face them: raising investment capital, establishment of strategic business partners, telling their story in public relations venues, demand generation, etc.

Here’s something I came across the other day that I fell instantly in love with: the best, most innovative hybrid electric drive train in the known universe.  (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Fossil Fuels

The Real Cost of Our Increasing Energy ConsumptionMaking the world a better, healthier, and more sustainable place for future generations is certainly no easy task; if you’re researching environmental law programs, you’ve taken the first step toward making a difference. There are myriad environmental issues fighting for our attention – one of the biggest being energy consumption and its environmental impact. See the details about this important issue in the below infographic: (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Renewables - Business

How To Get More Green Energy In Your HomeWith the cost of electricity going up in most places, and people becoming more concerned about their carbon footprints, it makes sense that you’d want to take some steps to make your home more green.

There are many thinks that you can do to create a greener home, both inside and outside. It may not be cheap to get started, but you’ll make your money back in savings over time. (more…)

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