ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Two researchers have reprised in the journal Energy Policy their groundbreaking finding that improvements in lighting — from candles to gas lamps to electric bulbs — historically have led to increased light consumption rather than lower overall energy use by society. Sandia researcher Jeff Tsao examines the set-up used to test diode [...]
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 [...]
WASHINGTON, Jul 23, 2012. www.solarthermamagazine.com Feeling the heat? The International Window Film Association ( www.IWFA.com ), is offering free information on how to both reduce cooling costs and the demand on our nation’s electric power grids, noting that roughly one third of an average building’s cooling load is from solar heat gain through windows. According [...]
Solare Energy, San Diego leaders for high efficiency solar energy solutions have recently announced the introduction of a new financing option to make it more affordable than ever for clients across the state of California to upgrade their energy production systems by integrating high efficiency solutions. The new financing option through Solare Energy; a purchasing [...]
Ottawa— A new standard for energy efficiency aims at lowering Canadians’ energy costs for new homes while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Honourable Gordon O’Connor, Minister of State and MP for Carleton–Mississippi Mills, on behalf of the Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, and Ron Olson, President of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, launched [...]
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the release of the third installment in a series of four 50% Advanced Energy Design Guides (AEDGs). This latest guide will help architects, engineers, and contractors design and build highly efficient retail buildings, helping to save energy and cut store operational costs. The 50% AEDG series provides [...]
PITTSBURGH & PHILADELPHIA. Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) today filed a Right to Know Request with the Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS), requesting any and all records pertaining to the claims made by the DGS Secretary Sheri Philips that the Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA) program was flawed and not returning value to the [...]
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) recognized the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) with a High Performance Building Plaque for energy-saving investments that will reduce energy costs by a combined $49,558 annually. In addition, RIT’s University Services Center became the first building in Monroe County to receive LEEDTM Platinum certification and [...]
Solyndra and other troubled, taxpayer-funded solar electric companies might have momentarily derailed the green movement’s progress this year, but a solar hot air collector will be working wonders at Sanborn Regional High School. Installed this month and funded by the world’s first power purchase agreement (PPA) for ultra-efficient solar hot air, Sanborn’s fuel-oil heating bills [...]
$750 Awards Available for K-12 Educators For the first time, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is offering awards to support classroom projects specifically designed to increase students’ knowledge about energy efficiency and sustainability in their homes. NYSERDA previously has supported hands-on classroom projects on a wide range of energy efficiency [...]
EDF Climate Corps Today, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) announced the results of this summer’s EDF Climate Corps fellowships, which placed 96 specially-trained MBA and MPA students in 78 companies, cities and universities to sleuth out energy savings and carbon dioxide (CO2) reductions. Together, the 2011 Climate Corps fellows uncovered efficiencies in lighting, computer equipment, and [...]
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited, a leading solar energy company and one of the world’s largest vertically integrated photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers, which markets its products under the brand “Yingli Solar,” announced today that its U.S. subsidiary, Yingli Green Energy Americas, Inc. (“Yingli Americas”), is the Presenting Sponsor of Solarthon, nonprofit solar installer GRID Alternatives’ [...]
Ireland The Government’s grant scheme for home energy efficiency has received the prestigious Stars of Energy Efficiency award from the US-based energy coalition Alliance to Save Energy for its success in improving the energy efficiency of Irish homes. The programme, administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), has supported the upgrade of over [...]
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