domestic energy efficiency News
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Hungary Joins International Renewables Partnership
Hungary today became a formal partner of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP). Hungary is the 35th country to become a partner of the REEEP, an international public-private partnership that promotes policies and regulations in support of renewable energy and energy efficiency. Hungary is the second East European government to join the partnership. By joining forces ...
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NAHB’s 2016 The New American Homewill employ multiple wiring devices and solutions from Eaton
The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 2016 New American Home (TNAH) will open its doors to International Builders’ Show attendees on January 19, 2016. Both designed and built by the Nevadabased firm Element Design Build, the 5,200-square-foot home incorporates energy efficiency and sustainability into its contemporary “Desert Elegance” design and offers ...
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Energy saving measures are top home improvement, research shows
Fuel efficiency measures are the top performing home improvements, new research has revealed. A study by Halifax showed making changes to improve the energy efficiency of a home can add two and a half times the initial outlay cost to the value of a property. The research found that other improvements to home security were second in popularity while redecorating finished in third. Homeowners ...
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Singapore Joins International Energy Partnership
Singapore has joined the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP), making it the 32nd country to become a partner of the REEEP. The National Environment Agency (NEA) represents Singapore in the REEEP. REEEP is an international alliance of governments, NGOs and businesses dedicated to accelerating and expanding the global market for renewable energy and ...
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Greenely and Stanford University Launch Mobile App to Help Decrease Electricity Usage in California
Greenely and Stanford University are launching the Greenely Go mobile application in California after a year of development in a unique collaboration aiming to demonstrate how effectively a newly developed behavioral algorithm can help decreasing households' electricity usage in California. The app utilizes energy consumption data from PG&E and is now available to download for all PG&E ...
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Argentina Joins International Energy Partnership
Argentina today became a formal partner of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP). Argentina is the thirty-first country to become a partner of the REEEP, an international public-private partnership that promotes policies and regulations in support of renewable energy and energy efficiency. Argentina joins Brazil, Chile, Guatemala and Mexico as the fifth Latin American ...
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Report Reveals Dramatic Energy Efficiency Impacts, Warns Of Stalled Progress In Face Of Climate Challenge
Energy efficiency is a diverse and immensely powerful toolkit that has saved hundreds of billions of dollars in energy costs while preventing sharp increases in greenhouse gas emissions, but progress is now at risk of stalling, a recent report finds. The first-of-its-kind report from the Alliance to Save Energy, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, and the Business Council for ...
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Tunisia Joins International Sustainable Energy Partnership
Tunisia has joined the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP), making it the 34th country to become a partner of the REEEP. The Agence Nationale pour la Maitrise de l'Energie (ANME) will represent Tunisia in the international partnership. The Tunisian Secretary of State in charge of Renewable Energy and Agri-Business, Mr. Ridha Ben Mosbah said, 'Our REEEP ...
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Majority of UK public say oil and gas firms should pay for extreme weather
Almost three-quarters of UK adults think fossil fuel companies should be made to pay damages for their role in contributing to global warming, a YouGov survey has found. he research also reveals that eight in ten believe oil and gas firms that oppose action to mitigate global warming should be held responsible if they are aware of the dangers. Nearly two-thirds said investing in these ...
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Australian energy efficient home agreement to create job opportunities
Minister for the Environment, Peter Garrett, and Minister for Employment Participation, Senator Mark Arbib, today announced the signing of Memoranda of Understanding, under which the Rudd Government, industry and job service providers will work closely together to ensure job seekers are connected to job opportunities under the Energy Efficient Homes Package. The parties to the Memoranda are the ...
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First Wessex’s Monksbrook Estate wins prestigious planning award
Congratulations to First Wessex for the award winning ‘Monksbrook Estate, Eastleigh’ project. The project won the award for ‘Planning for Affordable or Discounted Housing’ at the prestigious Planning and Placemaking Awards ceremony back in June. The Monksbrook project was also nominated for a national award in the ‘Best Designed Development of the Year’ ...
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PG&E Reaches Major Milestone Installing 9 Millionth SmartMeter™
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced it achieved a major customer milestone, having recently upgraded more than 9 million meters to SmartMeter™ technology. And now, with 93 percent of the SmartMeter installations complete across Northern and Central California, most of PG&E's customers have access to the energy- and cost-saving benefits of SmartMeters – ...
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MWA Technology aims to put RHI on the agenda at The Energy Event 2013
Making the most of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will be the main topic for discussion when MWA Technology makes its debut at The Energy Event 2013 later this month (September 10-11). The independent metering specialist is looking to raise awareness of the Government programme, which is looking to financially incentivise home owners, businesses and organisations to use renewable energy ...
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Australia To Improve Energy Access in Pacific with € 907,000 Euro Contribution
Canberra, October 9, 2007 The Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Alexander Downer recently pledged $1.5 million Australian dollars (approximately € 907,000 Euro) over the next three years to the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) to help improve access to reliable, clean and affordable energy sources such as solar energy, across the Pacific. The funding is a ...
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Scottish government launches GBP 15m energy efficiency scheme
The government in Scotland is investing £15 million in a scheme to improve the energy efficiency of nearly 100,000 homes. According to the authorities, homeowners in the country will be able to access free or discounted loft insulation, free energy audits and more information on the best ways to save energy. The plan will help create 900 jobs including positions for energy advisors and ...
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Little cracks in your sustainability plan
Green Path Guide If you add up all the small cracks, crevices, and holes in your building; the result would startle more homeowners or business owners. No building is airtight. In fact, most HVAC systems actually bring in a small portion of fresh air each day. That is necessary because the occupants are breathing in oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide. If CO2 builds up, people will become ...
By 3BL Media
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Nicor gas launches new energy efficiency program
Starting today, May 1st, Nicor Gas customers will have the opportunity to save energy and money through the new Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program (EEP). The program offers rebates, ideas, and tools to help Nicor Gas residential and business customers use energy wisely. 'The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program provides rebate incentives to residential and commercial customers who choose to ...
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Saving On Energy Costs With Spray Foam Insulation
One of the basic needs for all homes is an efficient heating and cooling mechanism. In the times of rising fuel prices, the prices of electricity are also on a constant rise. Making your homes energy efficient is hence the urgent need of the hour. In this regard, most people usually focus on replacing or upgrading their furnace, broiler or HVAC. However, what many fail to look into are the air ...
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Report reveals unusual energy efficient market pattern
“Big dogs eat first” is a phrase often used to describe energy markets. That is, expect large energy consumers – usually manufacturers -- to be the first at the plate to take advantage of any economic benefits. But a recent report suggests that when it comes to energy efficiency, householders may nudge the Mastiffs out of the way. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy found that in ...
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Eaton Residential Solutions Featured on FOX`s New Competition Series, `HOME FREE,` Premiering Wednesday, July 22
Power management company Eaton today announced its latest residential solutions will be showcased on FOX’s new competition series “HOME FREE,” which will highlight technologies defining the next generation of smart and energy-efficient homes. Hosted by Mike Holmes, professional contractor and the host and creator of “Holmes on Homes®”, the first episode airs ...
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