A guest consultant from the Association for Consulting Expertise advises a reader on the basics of reopening a business in the wake of the recent public health shutdowns.
The lawyer-turned-entrepreneur and her husband knew the purchase of an existing business, in a field where they had no experience, would be "scary." Now the pandemic creates a different challenge.
Energy developers are increasingly turning to intelligent grids that use real-time data to balance supply and demand at the local level. While there are obstacles, these "microgrids" play a growing role in environmental sustainability and even national security.
The Maine Coast Heritage Trust is buying land in order to preserve the state's salt marshes, and to protect parcels that may become new ones as sea levels rise. Advocates say the efforts are critical to helping Maine and its economy deal with climate change.
The economic effects of the coronavirus crisis have been felt across all sectors of the energy industry. Besides sharp declines in demand, there's general uncertainty about what the future holds — and even some glimmers of new opportunity.
