domestic energy technology News

IHS Announces Planned CEO Succession

IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), the leading global source of information and analytics, today announced its long-term planned management succession, with current President and Chief Operating Officer Scott Key assuming the role of President and Chief Executive Officer effective June 1, 2013. Jerre Stead, current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will become Executive Chairman, also effective on June 1, ...

Apr. 10, 2013

By IHS Markit

Energy Department announces launch of energy innovation hub for critical materials research

U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu today announced plans to invest up to $120 million over five years to launch a new Energy Innovation Hub, establishing a multidisciplinary and sustained effort to identify problems and develop solutions across the lifecycle of critical materials. Rare earth elements and other critical materials have unique chemical and physical characteristics, including ...

May 31, 2012

By US Department of Energy

Home Energy Management is Expected to Exceed $3 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2020

A new report from Navigant Research examines regional and global trends in the home energy management (HEM) market, including global HEM market forecasts, broken out by segment and world region, through 2023. After years of sputtering growth, the HEM market has begun to gather momentum. Product vendors, utilities, service providers, retailers, and other stakeholders report increasing activity, ...

Dec. 9, 2014

By Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NCI)

Intersolar Europe: Press agency Krampitz Communications presents the first results of their communication study

Only one in three enterprises in the renewable energy industry have a dedicated communication strategy. Particularly those responsible for PR in firms without a properly defined communication strategy criticise the lack of an overall plan, and the lack of internal and financial support for communication activities. While 74 per cent of those responsible for corporate communication consider press ...

Jun. 12, 2013

By Krampitz Communications

Gamesa secures type certification for the G132-5.0 MW, its most powerful turbine

This turbine's first prototype, installed in Alaiz (Navarra) last year, generates enough power to supply 5,000 households for one year Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has secured type A certification for its G132-5.0 MW turbine from DNV GL, a certification service provider. This milestone marks the culmination of the G132-5.0 MW certification process and endorses the ...

Jul. 11, 2016

By Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

£200m funding boost for Green Deal

£200m of new and additional Government funding has today been announced to provide a special time-limited ‘introductory’ offer to boost the early take up of the Government's Green Deal energy efficiency scheme. With bills rising because of rocketing global energy prices, the Government wants to see as many people as possible benefiting when the Green Deal hits the high street ...

Nov. 24, 2011

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

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 ...

May 22, 2017

By Smart Grid Observer

Switch2 to demonstrate next generation residential heat network solutions at Housing 2021

District and community heating specialist Switch2 Energy will show residential heat network providers how next generation technologies can help them get ahead on net zero and regulatory compliance at Housing 2021 (7-9 September 2021). Switch2 will demonstrate its new ICON connected Heat Interface Unit (HIU) and Optimise solutions, which are increasing heat network efficiency by an average 35%. ...

Aug. 25, 2021

By Switch2 Energy Limited

New Solutions-Based Business Models Are Projected to Transform the Residential Utility Market

A new report from Navigant Research examines the evolution occurring in technology and customer-focused solutions for residential utility customers, analyzing how traditional business models are being disrupted.As the grid evolves into a cleaner, more distributed, and intelligent infrastructure, incumbent utilities are looking to deliver new customer-focused products and services. For some ...

Apr. 19, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

Opower and Google’s Nest Labs Score Highest in Assessment of Home Energy Management Vendors

A new Leaderboard Report from Navigant Research examines the strategy and execution of 16 leading home energy management (HEM) vendors, including vendor profiles and rankings, to provide industry participants with an objective assessment of these companies’ relative strengths and weaknesses in this growing market. While the HEM market has struggled to gain traction in the past, ...

Sep. 3, 2015

By Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NCI)

Highlights of energy efficiency trends – Vol.3

The third instalment of Energy Efficiency Trends– EEVS’ quarterly review of the market for non-domestic energy efficiency has just been published. The review provides essential insight and market intelligence for the non-domestic energy efficiency sector. We are proud to have supported EEVS by sponsoring the report and in case you haven’t seen it, we are sharing the highlights ...

May 13, 2013

By Drumbeat Energy Limited

ACEEE Honors Outstanding Utility Energy Efficiency Programs

ACEEE is proud to honor 53 of the United States’ leading energy efficiency programs with the Exemplary Program Award. In a national review, ACEEE selected these programs based on their innovation and effectiveness in helping customers increase energy efficiency in their homes and businesses. The awards accompany ACEEE’s publication, The New Leaders of the Pack: ACEEE’s Fourth ...

Jan. 17, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

Energy Department Opens Job Search for Geothermal Technologies Office Director Position

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, is seeking applications for the permanent position of Director to lead a national program in the development of innovative geothermal technologies that advance geothermal's role in the U.S. energy portfolio. The program includes enhanced geothermal systems, hydrothermal systems and exploration, low-temperature ...

Apr. 2, 2015

By US Department of Energy

Market Launch of E.ON's Smart Home Energy Application in the UK

Smart, sustainable living is now becoming reality for London home buyers. In cooperation with quality British homebuilding company Berkeley, E.ON is exclusively offering the new digital E.ON Home product to new home buyers alongside smart energy technology upgrade packages. The performance of smart home energy technology packages can be visualized and controlled via E.ON Home and are now ...

Mar. 8, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

Energy Department Releases New Wind Report, Examines Future of Industry

In support of the President’s all-of-the-above energy strategy to diversify our nation’s power supplies, the Energy Department today released a new report looking at the future of wind power through 2050 and the economic benefits that come with a robust wind industry. The report, Wind Vision: A New Era for Wind Power in the United States, confirms that with technological advancements ...

Mar. 12, 2015

By US Department of Energy

The Drumbeat on energy efficiency trends Volume 3

The third instalment of Energy Efficiency Trends – EEVS’ quarterly review of the market for non-domestic energy efficiency was published last week. We regard Energy Efficiency Trends as a hugely valuable source of information and guidance for the industry and as such, we decided to sponsor it. Here’s a bit of background as to why we think this research provides such an essential ...

May 13, 2013

By Drumbeat Energy Limited

Department of Energy Releases Energy Storage Grand Challenge Roadmap

The U.S. Department of Energy this week released the Energy Storage Grand Challenge Roadmap, the Department’s first comprehensive energy storage strategy. Announced in January 2020 by U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette, the Energy Storage Grand Challenge (ESGC) seeks to create and sustain American leadership in energy storage. In addition to concerted research efforts, the ...

Dec. 22, 2020

By Smart Grid Observer

Energy Department announces building energy efficiency investments in twenty-two states

The Energy Department today announced new investments in state-led energy efficiency projects, supporting the Obama Administration's commitment to reduce building energy costs and transfer those savings directly to taxpayers. The Energy Department awarded nearly $14 million to 22 states and territories to conduct energy efficiency upgrades in public facilities and develop local policies and ...

Jun. 27, 2012

By European Agency for Safety and Health at Work

Public Relations for Renewables and Technologies

With immediate effect Press Agency Krampitz has changed its name to Krampitz Communications - PR for Renewables and Technologies. This emphasises the internationally oriented agency’s communication expertise in the fields of renewable energy and new technology. Natural scientists and technology experts “In addition to renewable energy, our agency has in recent years also focussed on ...

Apr. 17, 2013

By Krampitz Communications

Media advisory - Commission on National Energy Efficiency Policy

NREL Director Dan Arvizu will discuss how increased energy efficiency can benefit the nation when the Commission on National Energy Efficiency Policy releases its recommendations Thursday, Feb. 7 in events at the National Press Club and the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Arvizu will join Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., Tom King, President, National Grid USA, Kateri Callahan, President, Alliance to ...

Feb. 6, 2013

By National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)