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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
8 August 2012 A £7m loan from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to The Green Deal Finance Company (TGDFC) has been agreed today that will allow TGDFC to continue developing its offer of low cost finance, expected to be available early in 2013. Green Deal Providers will be able to access finance [...]
New Orleans, La. – For Entergy New Orleans customers who are looking to conserve energy and save money on their monthly electric bills, helpful tips and tools are now just a mouse-click away at entergyneworleans.com/savemoney. Customers typically use more electricity in the summer months when rising temperatures lead to increased air conditioning use. Air conditioners [...]
John Seelmeyer, 7/30/2012 For years, James Parker has been telling anyone who would listen that information is beginning to replace energy. For example: Folks these days don’t drive down to the DMV to renew a vehicle registration if they can do the job on line. They’ve replaced energy — the gas they’d spend driving — [...]
PG&E Seeks to Enhance Industry-Leading Energy Efficiency Programs in Proposed Application for 2013-2014 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced earlier this month that they will file with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) a proposed two-year energy efficiency portfolio that, if approved, would enhance the company’s industry-leading programs. The proposal [...]
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