Energy Efficiency: News, Information and Reviews
Energy Efficiency Roundup CleanTechnica The Department of Energy has released new energy efficiency standards for residential clothes washers and dishwashers projected to “save consumers $20 billion in energy and water costs” (in total, not per person ). “The new standards for both clothes ... Unplugged: Saving the Planet One Wash at a Time unEARTHED, from Earthjustice (blog) all 2 news articles »
Fri, 18 May 2012 21:35:52 GMT
WDEL 1150AM Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility board meets CBS News The SEU oversight panel approved the changes at a meeting that came amid heightened public scrutiny of the energy efficiency program. Lawmakers voted in 2008 to establish the oversight board to help promote energy efficiency and renewable energy ... State energy-efficiency programs shared with private foundation The News Journal all 9 news articles »
Fri, 18 May 2012 20:16:13 GMT
PJM Capacity Auction Secures Record Amounts Of New Generation, Demand Response ... MarketWatch (press release) PJM's auction also includes demand response and energy efficiency providers. This year, the auction procured 164561 MW of capacity resources at a base price of $136 per MW. A megawatt is enough electricity to power 800 to 1000 homes. PJM secures capacity at base price of $136 per MW Chicago Tribune all 20 news articles »
Fri, 18 May 2012 20:53:05 GMT
SolarMax Technology Approved by WRCOG for Energy Efficiency HERO Financing Program MarketWatch (press release) CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., May 18, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SolarMax Technology Inc. is now a registered contractor with the Western Riverside Council of Government's (WRCOG) new Home Energy Renovation Opportunity (HERO) Financing program. and more »
Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:46 GMT
Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) Next 10: Funding Energy Efficiency and Renewable Programs Produce Greatest ... Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) A macroeconomic analysis comprised of four reports reveals that, spent right, the revenue can save money and increase employment in California, and the uses of revenue that get the most bang for the buck are household energy efficiency and renewables.
Fri, 18 May 2012 21:14:21 GMT
Environmental Leader Wyoming ranked next to last for energy efficiency Wyoming Business Report By Mark Wilcox In 2011, the state of Wyoming ranked above only North Dakota in an annual study measuring energy efficiency by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). The study took metrics from all 50 states and the District of ... Energy Efficiency Gaining Ground in Inefficient States, ACEEE Says Environmental Leader all 2 news articles »
Fri, 18 May 2012 19:13:01 GMT
'Greening' of town buildings delayed, but energy-efficiency project going forward Palm Beach Daily News The town was awarded a $250000 federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant in October 2010. The original agreement, signed Oct. 11 of that year, required the funds to be spent within 18 months. A number of factors delayed work to improve the ...
Fri, 18 May 2012 21:43:51 GMT
Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) A Positive Discussion of Clean Energy Standard Marred by Talk of Preemption Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) Yesterday, Senator Bingaman led a committee hearing on the Clean Energy Standard (S.1426), legislation that would increase production of renewable energy like wind and solar power, and energy efficiency along with other energy sources like nuclear and ... ACEEE calls for "first fuel" as part of Clean Energy Standard Fierce Energy Is There a Clean Energy Standard in Our Future? Huffington Post Senators debate merits of proposed Clean Energy Standard Agri-Pulse Power Engineering Magazine - ThinkProgress - NewsOK.com all 28 news articles »
Fri, 18 May 2012 21:14:21 GMT
Retailers Quest for Energy Efficiency Aided by Camfil Farr Air Filters PR Newswire (press release) DALLAS, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Like many other types of businesses, retailers are discovering the benefits of energy efficiency . By lowering energy use they don't just lower their own costs, but carbon emissions and their impact on the ... and more »
Thu, 17 May 2012 20:04:36 GMT
Triple Pundit FedEx Ramps Up Energy Efficiency Goals Triple Pundit By Leon Kaye May 18th, 2012 0 Comments FedEx Express announced this week that its entire vehicle feet is becoming more energy efficient at a faster rate than the company had originally planned. While the logistic giant's diesel trucks have improved ... and more »
Fri, 18 May 2012 09:18:04 GMT