Synapse: This Week's News for LA’s Best Buildings
The California Blackout That Wasn't
Both batteries and demand response played roles in keeping the lights—and AC—on in California on June 17 and 18. We're going to need more of both.
As U.S. Decarbonizes, Here’s How to Meet Energy Needs in Seven Challenging Sectors
Electricity can provide energy for most U.S. applications by the 2040s, but it will likely not be able to meet all needs in certain sectors, particularly for high-temperature industrial processes and long-distance airplanes, according to an ACEEE analysis that estimates the need for alternate fuel sources for seven applications.
New MWD General Manager Adel Hagekhalil Commits To “One Water” Agenda
The Planning Report shares this timely interview with Metropolitan Water District's newly confirmed General Manager, Adel Hagekhalil. Hagekhalil shares his One Water agenda for securing water resilience through integration, innovation, and inclusion and emphasizes his commitment to bringing all of Met's member agencies and stakeholders to the table to enhance local supplies and deliver on Met's mission to provide reliable, affordable water to the region.
Pacific Northwest Heat Wave Makes the Case for Incentivizing Heat Pumps
Electric heat pumps can act as air conditioners — and move home heating systems away from natural gas.
13 Tips to Have a Plastic-Free Fourth of July Party
As ocean plastics and landfill levels are on the rise, Americans are gearing up for another litter-heavy holiday. Whether you're participating in Plastic Free July or just want to cut down on waste this Independence Day, here are 13 ways to have a plastic-free Fourth of July get-together that's every bit as patriotic as it is eco-friendly.
Podcast: The Nuances of Net Zero
Greenbiz 350’s weekly podcast presents an episode on how investors, banks and other members of the global financial community are aligning around net-zero investment priorities, and what it means in the short term.
The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero seeks to bring clarity to the details, especially in the short term. Richard Mattison, CEO of S&P Global Trucost and chief product officer of Sustainable1 for S&P, shares perspective.
