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Residential Perspective: Many electronic appliances continue to draw power even when they are switched off (TVs, microwaves, AC units, cell phone chargers). Unless you unplug these appliances while they are not in use, you will likely fall victim to what is known as vampire power

Many believe the underpinnings of the modern business sustainability movement can be traced back to Ray Anderson, CEO of Interface Carpet. Ray Anderson was an inspirational force who recognized companies have the power to shift what they focus on and the outcomes they achieve. Over

Change is on the horizon. After a significant decade of historical strikes in climate change behavior, rampant natural disasters, and a now resistant pandemic, we have reached a space of global unrest. The way our world once was is no longer an efficient form of

Transitioning to Utility-Scale Renewable Electricity Storage: An Introduction to Decision Analysis By: Nate Pajka Current Situation Utility companies in the United States are faced with incredible pressure to meet increasing electricity consumer demand in real time. The stark reality of electricity generation is that more

Plastic Waste Management The disposal and recycling of plastics has been a prominent environmental issue for the past few decades. Plastic is challenging to recycle due to the array of differences in plastic products (i.e. colors, weights, and compositions) as well as its vulnerability to

Studying Energy Market Reform in the Carolinas Background In the Carolinas – and the Southeast by extension – residents get their electricity from either a private or public provider. If the energy provider is a private for-profit utility, their business goal is to maximize the