U.S. Energy Department Publishes Protocols for Determining Energy Efficiency Savings

The United States Energy Department has published a new series of protocols for determining savings from energy efficiency upgrades in homes, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities. Using consistent methods to calculate energy savings will improve the credibility and demonstrate the impact of energy efficiency programs that help businesses and families reduce their energy bills. Developed [...]

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Solar Initiative Saves Taxpayers $45 Million in Utility Bills

BELMONT, California. SunEdison, a leading worldwide solar energy services provider and a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials (NYSE:WFR), applauds the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) “Going Green” sustainability initiative, which is expected to save the state’s taxpayers more than $45 million. Throughout a six-year relationship, SunEdison implemented and continues to manage 18.4 MW [...]

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U.S. D.O.E Announces Six Projects to Develop Energy Saving Windows, Roofs, and Heating and Cooling Equipment

WASHINGTON – As part of the Energy Department’s efforts to help homeowners and businesses save money by saving energy, the Department announced recently a $9 million investment in leading-edge building envelope technologies, including high-efficiency, high-performance windows, roofs, and heating and cooling equipment. As winter temperatures set in for much of the United States, the Energy [...]

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Six Projects to Develop Energy-Saving Windows, Roofs, and Heating and Cooling Equipment

WASHINGTON – As part of the Energy Department’s efforts to help homeowners and businesses save money by saving energy, the Department announced today a $9 million investment in leading-edge building envelope technologies, including high-efficiency, high-performance windows, roofs, and heating and cooling equipment. As winter temperatures set in for much of the United States, the Energy [...]

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Chevron Energy Solutions Completes Largest K-12 Solar and Energy Efficiency Program in Los Angeles County

TEMPLE CITY, Calif., October 2012. Temple City Unified School District and Chevron Energy Solutions today announced the completion of a transformative solar and energy efficiency program expected to reduce energy costs at seven school sites and save the District more than $3.8 million. The project added a 400-kilowatt solar photovoltaic power system mounted on parking [...]

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Energy Efficiency Retrofits for Commercial Buildings. The Wave of the Future

Commercial buildings use more than one-third of America’s total electricity, making retrofit lighting the wave of the future in the combat against wasteful energy. The spike in demand for energy-efficient retrofits is due to the desire to reduce costs and an obligation of social responsibility, according to Pikeresearch.com. Some take advantage of recycling and disposal [...]

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Letter to MPs: Big Energy Saving Week

In advance of Big Energy Saving Week (w/c 22 October), Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey is writing to all Members of Parliament with advice for their constituents to help them keep energy bills down and their homes warm this winter. 15 OCTOBER 2012 Dear Colleague, As winter approaches, I am writing to let [...]

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Company Claims that it’s Energy Saving Window Film Provides a Net Positive Global Environmental Impact

Recently Solar Gard made available the results of its environmental product declaration (EPD), which scientifically substantiates that Solar Gard architectural solar control window films have a net positive environmental impact across the globe. An EPD is a complete assessment of the environmental impact of a product. Performed under ISO 14040 and 14025 standards for Life [...]

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PG&E Awarded $1 Million for Compressed Energy Storage Research

UC Berkeley Awarded $200k to Develop Efficiency Guidebook for Local Governments SACRAMENTO – The California Energy Commission today approved a $1 million research grant to Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) to demonstrate a compressed air energy storage (CAES) plant. “In order to meet California’s renewable energy goals, it is critical that we invest in [...]

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A Home that Produces as Much Energy as it Consumes!

BOONE—An award-winning entry in the international U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 competition will soon be available for purchase through an agreement between Appalachian State University and Asheville-based Deltec Homes, leading builder of round, high-wind resistant homes. Deltec will market and manufacture The Solar Homestead, a net-zero energy home designed by students and professors [...]

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East Bay Solar Heating Company Green Air Heating & Air Conditioning Splits into Comerford Solar

Pacheo, California. September 2012. Green Air Heating & Air Conditioning has been known in East Bay for its green energy solutions for heating and cooling both residential and commercial venues. Based on its continuous growth, the East Bay solar installation company is now spinning off its renewable energy division, Comerford Solar. “The split is mainly [...]

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Power Company Offers New Energy Conservation Programs, Including Home Check-up

RICHMOND, Virginia. Dominion Virginia Power has begun offering residential customers new energy conservation programs, including a Home Energy Check-Up with a rebate that is based on the energy efficiency measures installed. “We encourage customers who want to make their homes more energy efficient to take a close look at these programs,” said Ken Barker, Dominion [...]

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California Residents Urged to Conserve Electricity and shift to Off Peak Demand

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today urged customers to conserve electricity in response to a Flex Alert called for tomorrow, August 14, 2012, by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), which manages the state’s power grid. A Flex Alert is an urgent call to immediately conserve electricity and shift demand [...]

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