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In 2011, ICE Chicago relied on 1 recycling bin for 200 workers; a hybrid system of 4 centers and desk boxes raised recycling to 38% and participation to 85%- In 2003, Fort Lewis trained 25 public works staff to improve building energy use. 2 years later, the base had achieved 20-30% greater efficiency than the ASHRAE standard
- Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel sees AI, power demand as new engines of growth
- In 2011, GSA’s Chicago Federal Center joined the green challenge with 6,700 workers. 1 year later, an HVAC overhaul cut natural gas use 25% and saved $140,000 that yearThe Chicago Federal Center found a practical way to reduce energy use. GSA upgraded its HVAC system across the large federal complex. The c...02 Sep, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
- In 1892, engineers began the Chicago Canal to divert sewage using 42 million cubic yards of earth; more than a century later, it may help Asian carp reach the Great LakesIn 1885, Chicago undertook the monumental task of reversing its river flow to safeguard drinking water by rerouting sewage from Lake Michig...02 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- Maryland spent $12 million on a fish lift in 1991 to move American shad past Conowingo Dam; decades later, annual runs remained far below the 2 million-fish targetMaryland invested $12 million in a fish lift to help migrating shad overcome the Conowingo Dam. This technological solution proved ineffect...02 Sep, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- In 2012, Chicago’s Railroad Retirement Board found new life for 3,200 pounds of electronics through reuse and recycling; the effort lifted waste diversion nearly 10%The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board successfully recycled over 3,200 pounds of electronic waste. This achievement was driven by federal prog...01 Sep, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
- Science says microwaves don’t really cook food from the inside out, here’s what happens inside the ovenMicrowaves bounce off the metal walls inside the oven, and when the reflected waves interact with incoming waves, they can create areas of ...01 Sep, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
- US Treasury yields are rising — Why does it matter?Rising U.S. government bond yields are driving up borrowing costs across the board, directly affecting households, businesses, and governme...01 Sep, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
- Fervo signs 396-MW geothermal power supply deal with Google; shares jumpThe agreement gives Google an option to increase its power purchases by about 600 MW, bringing total potential capacity under the arrangem...01 Sep, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
- In 1995, Florida researchers coated a Cocoa Beach school roof white; over the following year, chiller energy use fell 10%, saving 13,000 kWh, while peak demand fell 35%A study conducted in Florida revealed that white roofs can drastically lower cooling costs, marking a significant achievement in the realm ...01 Sep, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- In 2006, Portland converted 45,000 streetlights to LEDs. 20 years later, its streetlights and signals use 66% less energy and save the city $1.5 million every yearTwo decades after 2006, Portland’s lighting story offers a useful lesson for cities considering their own energy transitions. The important...01 Sep, 2026, 03.32 AM IST
- OpenAI issued warrants worth $5.5 billion in SB Energy, WSJ reportsOpenAI was issued warrants worth an estimated $5.5 billion in power infrastructure firm SB Energy, the Wall Street Journal reported on S...31 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
- In 1996, architects in Harare built a shopping mall modeled on termite mounds; its passive chimney vents kept the interior cool using 90% less energyConstructed in 1996, Harare's Eastgate Center exemplifies innovative design by mimicking the cooling attributes of termite mounds. This vis...30 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- In 2003, NASA Marshall tested a dual-pulse laser ignition system for rocket engines; a separate microgravity study examined laser ignition and flame spread in solid fuelNASA engineers have successfully tested an innovative dual-pulse laser ignition system designed for rocket engines. This groundbreaking sys...30 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Modi, Putin to visit Delhi Industrial Trade Fair ahead of BRICS SummitIndia and Russia will host the INNOPROM.India trade fair from September 9-11. Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin are expected...30 Aug, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
- FM Sitharaman lands in US for six-day visit for G20 talks and meeting with business leadersFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has begun a six-day US visit focused on boosting investment ties, engaging business leaders and represe...29 Aug, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
- America’s power grid can’t keep up with AI: Why hundreds of data center projects are freezingPlanned United States data center developments face significant delays and cancellations. Aging electrical grids and supply chain issues ar...27 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
- August Energy, Energeia form $100 million platform to finance energy-efficiency upgradesThe partnership, called August Energeia, will initially focus on cooling-as-a-service, allowing commercial and industrial customers to upgr...27 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- August Energy, Energeia partner to create $100 million energy-efficiency platform in IndiaAugust Energy and Energeia launch a $100 million platform for Indian businesses. This initiative focuses on decarbonisation without upfront...26 Aug, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
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