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From Coal to Carbon Neutral: Catawba College Paves the Way
How a small liberal arts college in North Carolina is investing in clean energy, offering a blueprint for other institutions to follow.
Clean Energy Portfolios Can Provide Reliable, Affordable Energy for Jacksonville
As Florida’s largest municipal utility plans to build a new gas plant, changes over the past two years warrant a new look at options to meet residents’ energy needs.
Private Sector Pushes Ahead at Climate Week NYC
At Climate Week NYC 2025, support from Washington was missing, but companies showed up in record numbers. Companies and coalitions are tackling the practical work of the energy transition — from efficiency and transparency to scaling low-carbon industry.
The Surprising Value of the Energy You Don’t Use
Whole-system design can improve energy efficiency by 5x and greatly lower costs, says Amory Lovins.
Why Refrigerant Matters More Than You Think for AC (or Heat Pump) Efficiency
The refrigerant gas inside heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system — for air conditioners and heat pumps — plays a major role in how well it performs, impacting comfort, energy use, and the climate. Here’s why understanding refrigerants matters.
