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23Feb
MINDFUL DRIVING
By: Steve Krum Director of Global Communications, First Solar, Inc. On the way into work the other morning, the radio was breathlessly reporting on the high price of gas and a looming threat of $5/gallon. Sitting behind the wheel of my EV (electric vehicle), I allowed myself the smallest of smug smiles. I haven’t bought [...]
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31Jan
“BALANCING” LIMITS POTENTIAL
By: Mick Dalrymple ASU Global Institute of Sustainability ASU Energize Phoenix Project Manager We are never going to get to where we need to be by “focusing on the balance between economic development and environmental quality.” Many organizations, including Valley Forward, use some variation of this statement when discussing their mission. It’s time to evolve [...]
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15Jul
RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP, CREATIVE REUSE OF PROPERTY A PRIORITY FOR TEMPE
By: Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman Making the most of what we have is more than just responsible stewardship. In economic times like these, it is vital. In Tempe, we have an opportunity to make use of property on one of our most active intersections, while also honoring our community’s history. The Hayden Flour Mill, with [...]
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31May
SEEING THE SOLAR FOREST
BY: Jeffrey Luth President, LuthCommunications This article was first published in the May 9 edition of The Arizona Republic. Robert Robb questions the wisdom of Arizona’s legal system upholding the Corporation Commission’s right to impose a Renewable Energy Standard and to create a mechanism to fund the process. He suggests that the Court of Appeals [...]
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16May
THE SOLAR INDUSTRY CAN HELP DRIVE A STRONG ECONOMY
By: Lori Singleton Manager of Sustainability Initiatives & Technologies, SRP Today, as conversations take place about solar and Arizona, much of the focus seems to be on increasing renewable energy standards and providing financial incentives for rooftop solar. While these are extremely important strategies, a vision for the future of Arizona will require that we [...]
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- ASU Wins 2012 Climate Leadership Award May 6, 2012ASU Wins 2012 Climate Leadership AwardArizona State University is one of two doctoral-granting academic institutions to receive a Climate Leadership Award from Second Nature and the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). Nearly 700 colleges and universities agreed to promote sustainability through teaching … Continue reading […]
- Heliae Gets $15 Million Investment May 5, 2012Heliae Gets $15 Million InvestmentHeliae, an Arizona-based algae technology solutions company, announced a capital raise of $15 million in funding from international conglomerate Salim Group’s agribusiness company, PT. PP London Sumatra Indonesia Tbk, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Agri Investments Pte. Ltd. Frank Mars, co-Founder … Continue reading →A […]
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- The Business Community Rallies in Support of Arizona Parks March 6, 2012Guest column by Diane Brossart, president of Valley Forward Association. A statewide coalition backed by more than 300 businesses and parks stakeholders rallied at the state capitol this month in support of legislation to bolster the financial condition of Arizona State Parks. The lead organizations were Arizona Forward, a business-based alliance focused on […]
- A Transition to Clean Energy February 1, 2012Guest column by Diane Brossart, president of Valley Forward Association. It’s not for lack of interest, collaborative effort or even political will that the renewable energy industry in Arizona is fledging. Regulatory uncertainties have hindered our transition to clean energy. That’s what business leaders told Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar in Tempe r […]
- Natural Diaper Line February 1, 2012Hear the report from the Green Queen Do you soon expect to hear the pitter patter of little feet in your family? Then check out the new Touch of Nature diaper line available at Fry’s. Touch of Nature diapers are chlorine free and gentle on the environment. They’re made with renewable and plant based materials instead […]
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