One of the top trends in Corporate America today is companies pledging zero-carbon emissions to show leadership on the climate crisis. It seems every week another industry giant is publicly announcing its commitment to this goal by 2030, 2040, or 2050. This is a step in the right direction, of course, given the magnitude of […]
Okay, your company spends only about 5% of its P&L on energy. Naturally, you think there are bigger opportunities than worrying about your energy spend, right? You know, things like cost of goods and services sold, salaries and wages, and perhaps your capital expenditure budget. Besides, you’re not in the energy supply or solar business, […]
It’s widely understood in the business world that a company’s brand is its most important asset. This is because a company’s brand represents the essence of its reputation in the marketplace. How customers, employees, and other stakeholders perceive and engage any particular brand—whether with indifference, contempt, respect, or enthusiasm—has everything to do with its operational […]
Now that the Biden Administration is in full swing, most of the discussion relating to the climate crisis and clean energy is what the federal government should do to mitigate long-term risks and propel our economy forward in the 21st century. After all, the climate crisis is too big of a problem for individuals and everyday […]
As the Biden Administration prepares to launch a bold climate agenda, one of the first things that should take place is a government-held public hearing on climate change. Why? Because the U.S. is the only major country in the world that still treats the subject as a matter of politics rather than science. And to […]
As a conservative businessman, let me first address the elephant in the room: the argument from the fossil fuel lobby and politicians that climate change is not real or caused by humans. The science, data, and evidence are no longer disputable. Climate scientists and governments around the world are virtually unanimous that it is not […]
President Donald Trump recently withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Accord. As you’ve likely heard, the backlash was immediate, significant and deserved. The agreement was signed by almost 200 countries. This was a landmark achievement in a fractured world. More countries agree on the why and how of fighting climate change than how […]
Word is spreading that we have started construction on one of the greenest buildings in the U.S. Melink HQ2 will not only expand our corporate campus for future growth, it will also serve as a model for how to design and construct Zero-Energy Buildings. What is lesser known is how this project is being financed. […]
Commercial buildings and homes consume over 60% of the energy in the U.S. and represent a majority of our country’s carbon footprint. We need to achieve zero-energy on all new construction by the year 2030, and the millions of existing buildings by 2050. Can we really achieve a zero-energy building? The answer is yes – […]
Ohio has a window of opportunity to create clean energy jobs and build back a stronger, more resilient economy. We need to start by immediately repealing HB6 and then start a discussion about an energy policy that aligns with the 21st century economy. As we look to recover from the pandemic and economic recession, let’s […]