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Why Biobased? Opportunities in the Emerging Bioeconomy

Why Biobased? Opportunities in the Emerging Bioeconomy

U.S. Department of Agriculture's report explores how government policies and industry b-to-b sustainability programs are driving the biobased economy. The report further demonstrates that the biobased...

Out of Inventory: Skills Shortage Threatens Growth for U.S. Manufacturing

Out of Inventory: Skills Shortage Threatens Growth for U.S. Manufacturing

New Accenture manufacturing and skills study, completed in collaboration with The Manufacturing Institute, looks at the skills shortage in the U.S. manufacturing industry and what actions...

The Future of the Utility Industry and the Role of Energy Efficiency

The Future of the Utility Industry and the Role of Energy Efficiency

In the past, utilities could make money by serving growing loads and earning returns on the large capital investments they had made to serve those loads. Now, with loads barely growing, they will...

United States Industrial Highlights - Q2 2014

United States Industrial Highlights - Q2 2014

A detailed, quarterly look at Industrial leasing, sales and construction activity for individual metro areas in the United States.

The Energy Savings Potential of Smart Manufacturing

The Energy Savings Potential of Smart Manufacturing

A more efficient manufacturing processes is a more energy-efficient manufacturing process and that is the focus of this research report.

IRENA (2014), Renewable Energy and Jobs - Annual Review 2014

IRENA (2014), Renewable Energy and Jobs - Annual Review 2014

IRENA estimates that globally 6.5M people are working directly or indirectly in the renewable energy sector, based on a literature review and annual data collection from various sources. This...

U.S. Crude Oil and Natural Gas Proved Reserves

U.S. Crude Oil and Natural Gas Proved Reserves

U.S. crude oil proved reserves, led by reserve additions in Texas and North Dakota, increased at a record pace in 2012 according to the "U.S. Crude Oil and Natural Gas Proved Reserves, 2012" report...

Just How High-Tech is the Automotive Industry?

Just How High-Tech is the Automotive Industry?

This report by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) measures the technological nature of today’s auto industry and compares it to other sectors of the economy often viewed as technologically...

Impact of the Manufacturing Renaissance from Energy Intensive Sectors

Impact of the Manufacturing Renaissance from Energy Intensive Sectors

Inexpensive natural gas will boost manufacturing growth in the U.S. and its metropolitan areas according to a new report released by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and prepared by IHS Global Insight....

United States Office Outlook - Q4 2013

United States Office Outlook - Q4 2013

​In 2013, the U.S. office sector handed in its best performance in seven years. Leasing activity increased, absorption neared 40 million square feet and vacancy dipped to its lowest point since...