domestic energy use News

NGVAmerica Commends Naming of Gov. Rick Perry as Secretary of Energy

NGVAmerica commends the announcement that President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rick Perry, the former Gov. of Texas, as the next Secretary of Energy. As a leader in domestic energy production and job creation, he has fostered an era of greater energy independence in Texas. NGVAmerica looks forward to its continued work with the Department of Energy under Gov. Perry’s leadership. ...

Dec. 14, 2016

By Natural Gas Vehicle for America (NGV)

US Energy Department toots geothermal horn, with lithium bonus” – Clean Technica

The Energy Department is very excited about its California lithium project piggybacked onto a geothermal power plant, and with good reason. Lithium is the key ingredient in innumerable electronic devices, from portable gear on up to EVs and large scale lithium-ion energy storage systems. The problem is — or has been, until now — that the US does not have much of a domestic lithium ...

Dec. 2, 2016

By EnergySource

Ministers have today welcomed Ofgem’s announcement on reforms to the retail energy market

DECC Ministers' reaction to Ofgem's announcement on rule changes to the energy market.Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, said: “I welcome the continued progress of Ofgem’s reform of the retail energy market. “It’s simply scandalous that over eight in ten of households, including the most vulnerable, are put off switching or engaging in the ...

Jun. 21, 2013

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

LED lights may light homes in less than 3 years

Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), already used in electrical equipment such as computers and mobile phones, are several times more energy efficient than standard light-bulbs. However, because of their structure and material, much of the light in standard LEDs becomes trapped, reducing the brightness of the light and making them unsuitable as the main lighting source in the home. Now researchers ...

Jan. 9, 2008

By Environmental News Network (ENN)

Secretary Chu launches first-ever “Apps for Energy” challenge

As part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to help consumers save money by saving energy, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu launched yesterday the Department’s first-ever “Apps for Energy” competition. “Apps for Energy” will challenge innovative software developers to build new apps – for mobile phones, computers, tablets, software programs and more ...

Mar. 23, 2012

By US Department of Energy

Reliant Customers Say “Hey Google” to Manage Their Electricity

For the first time, Reliant customers who sign up for the company's "Truly Free Weekends" plan will receive a Google Home Hub, a new smart display with the Google Assistant. In addition, Reliant customers can now sync their account to the smart display, giving them a new way of interacting with and managing their electricity use through voice commands and the Hub’s 7-inch screen. Reliant is ...

Jan. 15, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

Localization, innovation to drive CSP in MENA: Rioglass

CSP suppliers and developers will need to focus on local content and local presence, in addition to component cost reductions, to be successful in the growing Middle East and North Africa (MENA) market, Jeroen van Schijndel, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Rioglass, told CSP Today. The construction in 2016 of Saudi Arabia’s 50 MW Duba 1 and 50 MW Waad Al Shamal Integrated Solar ...

May 11, 2015

By New Energy Update

New circulator best in test

The ALPHA2 from Grundfos claimed the top spot in a test made by German technology consultant TÜV Süd. The ALPHA2 from Grundfos is the best choice for energy efficiency with the lowest energy consumption. This was the conclusion, when the respected, German technology consultant TÜV Süd recently did a comparative test of a range of the most commonly used circulators for one- ...

Sep. 17, 2013

By Grundfos

Introducing the Attachments Energy Ratings Council

In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) has launched the Attachments Energy Ratings Council (AERC). Fenestration attachments are a cost-effective way to reduce energy use in residential and commercial buildings. Attachments have the potential to save a significant amount of energy due to their low cost and the rapid turnover ...

Jan. 30, 2015

By US Department of Energy

An additional £100 million for household energy efficiency

More people will be able to enjoy warmer homes and more control of their energy bills as a result of an additional £100 million announced today for household energy efficiency. Applications for a new phase of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund, designed to help people make energy saving improvements to their home, will open to households before the end of November. Further details ...

Oct. 7, 2014

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

SPI is hiring!

Territory Sales Manager Thanks for your interest in Specialty Products, Inc. Here’s the deal. You’re not just applying to some basic coatings manufacturing company for a “status quo” routine sales position. Rather you’re applying to a company that is a leader in the polyurethane/polyurea! We’re an established company that is approaching are 42nd successful ...

Jun. 10, 2016

By Specialty Products Inc. (SPI)

Playing at home energy savings

Inderscience Research Spot Article An approach to cutting domestic energy consumption based on playing a game – Energy Battle – can lead to household savings of up to 45% on electricity consumption and lead to better energy-saving habits, says a study published in the Journal of Design Research. Daphne Geelen, David Keyson, Stella Boess and Han Brezet of Delft University of ...

Mar. 28, 2012

By Inderscience Publishers

Big Energy Saving Week 2014

Edward Davey and Greg Barker kick-started Big Energy Saving Week today with a visit to Manor House in North London. Local people in Manor House have been working together to reduce energy consumption and address rising fuel costs, and have been taking part in a project to increase the resilience of the local community to the effects of climate change. Big Energy Saving Week will run throughout ...

Jan. 27, 2014

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Can CSIRO help reduce your power bills?

CSIRO is calling for homeowners in Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne to take part in a study looking at how much energy is used to keep their homes warm or cool throughout the seasons. A senior scientist with CSIRO's Energy Transformed Flagship, Dr Peter Osman, is looking at how energy costs vary for different homes in different climates. "By understanding energy use over the year, throughout ...

Jul. 28, 2011

By CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

European Commission publishes Ecofys report on energy prices and costs

In a detailed report for the European Commission, Ecofys analysed the elements of, and drivers for, retail prices for electricity, natural gas and oil products in all 28 European Member States, Norway and Turkey. Ecofys delivered a detailed analysis of taxes and levies on energy prices, including requirements for reductions, exemptions and compensation. The price information was used for an ...

Dec. 14, 2016

By Ecofys

Six companies awarded contracts to develop more energy efficient lighting for homes

Six British companies have won support for carrying out technical feasibility studies in the first phase of a major initiative to develop more energy efficient lighting for our homes. The £1.2m research fund, from the Technology Strategy Board and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), will help the companies to become market leaders in the best ultra ...

Jun. 25, 2010

By Defra (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

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

Solar Companies in Connecticut Providing the Necessary Impetus to Homeowners

Increasing demand for solar panel installation has resulted out of many aspects. Climate changes have been speculated for years. Non-renewable energy sources are considered harmful to nature and environment. They undoubtedly affect quality of air and make the atmosphere polluted. As a result more and more people are actively taking steps to avoid unnecessary pollution by reducing their dependency ...

Feb. 3, 2016

By SolarPanelsXpert

USDA seeks applications for grants to assist rural communities with extremely high energy costs

USDA Rural Development is making available up to $7 million in High Energy Cost Grants during fiscal year 2012 to assist communities where expenditures for home energy exceed 275 percent of the national average. The maximum amount of grant assistance that will be awarded under this notice is $3 million. Applicants must demonstrate that proposed communities meet one or more high energy cost ...

Jun. 28, 2012

By US Department of Energy

Find out how renewable heating could help you have a warmer home

The domestic RHI was launched in April 2014 and is the first scheme of its kind in the world, aimed at helping people install renewable heating systems, so they have warmer homes and lower fuel bills while reducing their emissions. This innovative scheme pays people for the heat they generate for their homes. It is open to everyone - home owners, social and private landlords, and people who ...

Feb. 3, 2015

By Department of Energy and Climate Change