Essential Climate Change Reading for 2022

A list of 10 books that will get you up to speed on climate change, its impacts on business and society, and promising climate solutions. The Energy Switch: How Companies and Customers Are Transforming the Electrical Grid and the Future of Power by Peter Kelly-Detwiler “The electric power grid...

6 Green Building Innovations Making Net Zero Goals Possible

To accommodate housing and industry needs while keeping global warming within 1.5⁰C, 100% of new buildings must be net-zero by 2030. Achieving this goal requires new technology for waste and energy efficiency, and for the decarbonization of construction and building materials. Here are the cutting-edge technologies we’re watching in...

Employee Spotlight – Paul Hammond

Tell us a little about yourself. Born and raised in the UK, traveled the world in my twenties, settled in Texas in my thirties and now looking forward to my mid-life crisis and the new chapter that comes with it! I’m family-focused – I have been married to my...

A Few Of Our Favorite Sustainable Things: 2021 Gift Guide

What’s this? A gift guide from a green infrastructure project development and engineering firm? Why yes, yes it is. Because at Nexus PMG, we help you build a better world. That starts with walking the walk in our own lives—or in this case, shopping the shop. As we’ve upped...

5 Tips For a Low-waste Holiday Season

Going Green with Brown The holiday season is upon us and so is the spirit of giving. A simple way to give back to the environment is to be conscious of your waste production.  A study conducted by Stanford University showed a 25% increase in waste production from the...

Seat at the Table: BIPOC & Women Sustainability Leaders (2021)

In the wake of the hardships that many have faced in 2021, the climate crisis and deep fissures of inequity in America and the world have never been so apparent. Yet among the dismantling of normal as we know it, BIPOC and women leaders have continued breaking glass ceilings...

Carbon Capture and Sequestration At-a-Glance

For centuries, humans have extracted carbon-based fossil fuels from the ground to power our lives. What if we started injecting that carbon back into the ground where it came from? This is the basis of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS): the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide in...

The Answer to Supply Chain Woes? Better Recycling

Going Green with Brown Supply chain challenges are top of mind around the world. Material shortages and port back-ups limit goods entering the United States and other countries. There are several factors influencing this, however, a consistent factor is the lack of materials available for the manufacturing process.  Can...

Understanding The EPC Contract: Pricing

As an infrastructure investor, you are responsible for putting capital to work with as much downside risk protection as possible (within the boundaries of the expected return profile). This means you spend much, if not most, of your time assessing risk. My guess is that you have personally experienced...

Should Sustainable Energy Sources be Included in Clean Energy Policy?

Going Green with Brown What’s the difference between sustainable energy and renewable energy? While there is some overlap in the definitions, there are also some differences. The differences can impact policy, ultimately affecting how energy infrastructure projects are developed as companies look to maximize feedstocks for energy generation and...

Insects Are Decarbonizing Our Food Chain Whether We Eat Them Or Not

In the early 21st century, the race to reduce the environmental impact of our food supply led industry innovators to zoom in on insects. After media hype, the insect protein market appeared to be primed for growth. Then, roadblocks began to slow the momentum. Consumer interest fizzled and headlines...

Urban Farming Solutions for a Sustainable Food System

Access to food is a basic human right, but the global food system has struggled to keep up with urbanization and climate-related changes. For modern farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs, looking to greener pastures has meant looking up and to their communities. Vertical farming, urban farms, and alternative models often...