Future of Cities – Surge in Emerging Markets

Jay OwenSustainability News, Trendspotting

We at Ethical Markets are wary of too much reliance on algorithms , unless frequently monitored and updated by  humans !  For example, the takeover of Wall Street by algorithms and high-frequency trading led to  the recent “ flash crashes” . Such  future events are  predicted by me and others …

An Amazing New Technology Approved By The EPA Design For The Enviroment Program

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity

             An Amazing New Technology Approved By The EPA Design For The Enviroment Program   Washington, D.C. July 15, 2014       The National Green Energy Council is excited to officially endorse AC Energy Boost as our partner for energy conservation in our energy efficiency technology application program …

SJF Invests in EnTouch and Expands Team: SJF Ventures Bulletin

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

      We are delighted to share SJF’s latest bulletin.  SJF Ventures has invested in EnTouch Controls, participated in a $105 million follow-on financing of eRecyclingCorps, and added new team members.  In addition, the bulletin provides updates on portfolio companies, news on upcoming events, and a recognition of an …

Energy Self-Reliant States Weekly: Relative Energy Efficiency of Residential Building Energy Codes

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, Community Development Solutions

Is your state lagging on its energy code for buildings?  This new graphic illustrates the relative energy efficiency of standard building energy codes and shows which states are lagging (and what that lag costs consumers on their energy bills). And in honor of the American Labor Day holiday this past weekend, an …

Obama’s Proposed Fracking Rule Would Lead to Dirty Energy | The Energy Collective Daily

Jay OwenGreentech

  Obama’s Proposed Fracking Rule Would Lead to Dirty Energy | The Energy Collective Daily

Cutting Edge Capital Raised $150,000 Through a DPO!

Jay OwenCrowdfunding

    JUNE 2013     — CURRENT NEWS —   WE REACHED OUR GOAL!     CUTTING EDGE CAPITAL RAISED $150,000 FROM OUR COMMUNITY!   We have reached our goal and raised $150,000 with our Direct Public Offering.  To you who invested, we wish to express our deepest gratitude.  What …

ACEEE: Energy Efficiency Programs and Policies Could Save Louisiana Residents and Businesses over $4 Billion

Jay OwenResource Efficiency

NEWS RELEASE     Media Contact: Patrick Kiker pkiker@aceee.org  202.507.4043   Energy Efficiency Programs and Policies Could Save Louisiana Residents and Businesses over $4 Billion   New Orleans Already Beginning to Lead State in Energy Efficiency Efforts, but Tremendous Savings for Residents and Businesses Still Untapped     Washington, D.C. …

New eceee paper highlights the real issue on energy and competitiveness

Jay OwenResource Efficiency

New eceee paper highlights the real issue on energy and competitiveness A discussion paper on competitiveness and energy efficiency published by eceee today argues that the EU debate wrongly focuses on high energy prices rather than looking at strategies for getting the costs down. The paper explores how energy efficiency …

[Climate Bonds] Boost for resi EE: new study shows green homes get a 9% higher sale price

kristyGreen Prosperity

Lots of people have argues that energy efficiency and other ?green? improvements should improve the value of a house, at least commensurate with the investment, but survey data on the ground has been hard to come by. Now a new study, ?The Value of Green Labels in the California Housing …

SolarRoyal Reveals Solar-Powered Ventilation Fan

kristyResource Efficiency

SolarRoyal Reveals Solar-Powered Ventilation Fan Posted: 08 Aug 2012 07:39 PM PDT Solar Royal announced in July the SR1800, the company?s flagship solar-powered ventilation/attic fan which will retrail at just $369. The SR1800 was developed ??because of the lack of aesthetics, technological features and value proposition previously available in the …