Alternative energy and fuels certainly is a hot topic, and our feature, “Renewable and Cleaner Energy,” focuses on three energy sources that stand out as efficient, scalable and commercially viable solutions: solar, biofuels and decarbonized natural gas. We continue the clean industry and renewables theme with Outlooks by the AWEA and USGBC, and with our Sites & Programs article. We also have features to help tech companies find the best locations and on how import tariffs will affect the U.S. economy. Also check out our spotlights on South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Ontario, Canada.
The U.S. Green Building Council has a message about the future of green building: Make it about the people. USGBC has been refining LEED as the pre-eminent green building rating system. With LEED as the framework, USGBC’s President and CEO Mahesh Ramanujam believes the next chapter in green building will need to focus on telling a better story. more....