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In preparation for hosting the 2015 Super Bowl, University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ has recently installed high performance LED lights throughout its venue.  The project occurred over two years and was completed in September of the 2014-2015 season.  University of Phoenix Stadium is home to the Arizona Cardinals, in addition to hosting several large football […]

    According to the International Council of Shopping Centers, (ICSC,) one of the leading technological trends among retailers is the growing number of solar panel installations on shopping center rooftops and parking garages.  What used to be wasted, unusable space for these companies is now not only saving them money on utilities, but in […]

Google has recently committed to a massive solar project that will span over 737 acres in Kern County, California.  The $145 million Google is investing in this huge project, however, is only a portion of the $1.5 billion the company has spent overall on global sustainability and clean power generation.  As one of the worldwide leaders […]

    As we have discussed in a previous blog post, professional sports teams and venues have been working toward making themselves more sustainable.  The exciting trend established in 2014,  however, is that going green is becoming less extraordinary, and more the typical standard.  Considering how much energy these venues have a potential of using, the sustainability […]

Madrid, Spain is the next of the world's largest cities set to undergo a huge lighting upgrade, comprised of both LED lights and other more efficient technologies.  The major lighting overhaul will not only save the city in annual utilities, but also in maintenance costs.  The more efficient lights have a longer lifespan, requiring fewer materials each […]

    2014 brought forth great demand for power policy changes from numerous, high-profile companies.  In addition to the Corporate Renewable Energy Pledge, which asks utility companies for easier ways to purchase clean, renewable energy, the RE100 campaign took off, in which 100 of the world's largest companies make the commitment to switch to using 100% renewable power by […]

      Starbucks has had a good deal of publicity when it comes to their green efforts.  The company publishes an annual Global Responsibility Report, featuring goals and current progress levels of those goals.  Some examples of Starbucks current objectives to be met by 2015 include: purchasing renewable energy equivalent to 100% of electricity used in […]

    All kinds of businesses are investing in renewable energy, from billion dollar corporations to small, family owned operations. Universities, however, have a unique opportunity for advancements in the green energy field, and many are using their opportunity to become leaders in the renewable industry.  Socially, colleges and universities have always been beacons of change thanks […]

    Topaz Solar Farm is now producing clean electricity in San Luis Obispo County, California.  The largest solar power plant in the world has a 550 MW capacity, yields nine million solar panels, and took only two years of construction to complete.  It is expected that as many as 160,000 homes will be powered by […]