by Brook Lang Seattle | Dec 30, 2025 | Brook Lang Seattle, Leadership, Renewable Energy
Buildings are among the largest consumers of energy worldwide, accounting for a significant share of carbon emissions. As cities grow and climate targets become more ambitious, the way buildings are designed and operated is undergoing a fundamental shift. Net-zero...
by Brook Lang Seattle | Dec 30, 2025 | Brook Lang Seattle, Leader, Leadership, Remote work
As renewable energy sources like solar and wind become more widespread, managing energy systems has grown increasingly complex. Unlike traditional power plants, renewables are variable by nature, influenced by weather patterns and time of day. At the same time,...
by Brook Lang Seattle | Dec 2, 2025 | Brook Lang Seattle, Leader, Leadership, professional
Rethinking Waste in a Growing Urban World Urban areas generate massive amounts of waste every day, including food scraps, plastics, sewage, and industrial byproducts that often end up in landfills or waterways. As cities grow and consumption rises, traditional waste...
by Brook Lang Seattle | Sep 2, 2025 | Brook Lang Seattle, Leader, Leadership
As urban populations expand and energy demands surge, traditional power grids are struggling to keep up. Outages, inefficiencies, and the challenge of integrating renewable energy highlight the need for smarter solutions. Enter the smart grid—a digitally enhanced...
by Brook Lang Seattle | Aug 21, 2025 | Brook Lang Seattle, Leadership, Remote work
As the demand for renewable energy increases, one of the biggest challenges is finding enough land for large-scale solar farms without competing with agricultural needs. Agrivoltaics, also known as agrophotovoltaics, offers a groundbreaking solution. By integrating...
by Brook Lang Seattle | Aug 21, 2025 | Brook Lang Seattle, Leadership, Remote work
Across the world, thousands of oil and gas wells lie abandoned after their productive lifespans end. Many of these wells pose environmental and safety risks if left unmanaged, but they also present a remarkable opportunity. By repurposing abandoned oil wells, we can...
