Resource Efficiency | Water

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Water, its been said, is the "oil of the 21st century" -- a commodity whose availability and quality may be subject to both known and unknown influences. For companies, that poses significant risks, and many companies are making water a strategic issue, creating water management plans that include efficiency and conservation as well as contingency plans should water become less available or more costly. Many firms are examining their products, policies, and processes through the lens of a world in which the availability of water becomes a constraint to doing business.

The Major Dividends Cities Reap from Investing in Green Infrastructure

A new report shows that U.S. cities can save billions in costs -- while cleaning waterways and green neighborhoods -- by leveraging private investment in green infrastructure.
What Will It Take to Power the US Military with Green Energy?

Just how much energy does the U.S. military use, what the costs in dollars and the risk to soldiers, and how can they all be reduced? The American Council On Renewable Energy and Advanced Energy Economy are working with the Defense Department to answer those questions.
University of Vermont Offers Online Course on Greening Colleges

Lauded for its green practices and curricula, the University of Vermont has developed a certificate program to enable other colleges to integrate sustainability into their operations.

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