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Massachusetts Tops California as Most Energy-Efficient State, while Arkansas, D.C., Kentucky, and Wisconsin are Most Improved
Governors and lawmakers in state capitals across the nation continue to take major steps to lower energy costs, reduce pollution, and save consumers money by increasing their states’ energy efficiency, according to the findings of the 8th edition of the State Energy Efficiency Scorecard released today by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Available online at ...
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Government, Industry Leaders Convene to Explore Financing of Large-Scale Energy Efficiency Real Estate Improvements
The need to finance energy-efficiency improvements to existing commercial and multifamily buildings throughout California has become a priority for the state’s public utilities commission. To meet that state priority, leaders in real estate, energy, finance, technology and government participated in a forum, “Where Is the Money? Unlocking Capital for Real Estate Energy Efficiency ...
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A closer look at the Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill
New energy efficiency legislation has been introduced by Senators Shaheen and Portman that could come before the U.S. Senate as early as this month. This bill, formally known as the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (S. 761), provides goals, incentives, and support for energy efficiency efforts across the U.S. economy. Passage of this bill would be a positive step toward ...
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U.S. Utility Scorecard Reveals a Dramatic Increase in Energy Savings
The 52 largest US electric utilities have dramatically increased their overall energy savings as they adopt innovative ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to the ACEEE's 2020 Utility Energy Efficiency Scorecard. Leading the way are Eversource Massachusetts and National Grid Massachusetts, which tied for first place for the second time, followed by San Diego Gas & Electric (#3), ...
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Conference program announced for `CARBON TradeEx AMERICA 2010`
Koelnmesse, Inc., the Carbon Markets & Investors Association (CMIA) and the Environmental Markets Association (EMA) for Carbon TradeEx America today announced details of their conference program. The tradeshow and conference will take place from September 28-29, 2010 at the McCormick Center in Chicago. The main pillars of the program are titled 'Emerging Opportunities', 'Marketplace Insights' ...
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Brazil to get IDB loan to finance energy efficiency
Usiminas, Brazil's largest flat steelmaker, will obtain a $50 million “A” loan from the Inter-American Development Bank to finance investments in power generation. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation has been appointed as the lead arranger for syndicating another loan related to investments in power generation for Usiminas, a portion known as a “B” loan. Under the program, the IDB will be the ...
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New York State Pursues Clean Energy Goals
ALBANY, New York (ENS) - New York Lt. Governor David Paterson will tour the state this week to promote the government’s new clean energy agenda. He will inspect current renewable energy facilities and report on how this industry can be expanded. Last week, Governor Eliot Spitzer announced a comprehensive plan for reducing energy costs and curbing pollution in New York State. The plan focuses ...
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EU Member States approve list of sectors deemed to be exposed to carbon leakage
EU Member States today approved a draft Decision listing 164 industrial sectors and sub-sectors deemed to be exposed to 'carbon leakage'. Under the revised EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) which will apply from 2013, installations in such sectors will receive a higher share of greenhouse gas emission allowances free of charge than other industrial sectors. The final Decision should be adopted ...
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New report shows wide disparities in energy efficiency programs of 50 U.S. Electric Utilities
A new report comparing the energy efficiency programs of 50 electric utility companies shows wide disparities in how much money U.S. utilities are investing in energy efficiency programs, and how successful those programs are at saving energy. Major utilities, such as National Grid subsidiaries Massachusetts Electric and Narragansett Electric, and Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), are ...
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Renewables Acadermy - RENAC: Summer School 2013 and Announcements
International Summer School Renewable Energy Use the late summer to get a crash course in renewable energies or develop your engineering skills for photovoltaics, wind power or bioenergy in RENAC's Summer School. You will have the opportunity to study in a team with professionals from many different countries while broadening your renewable energy know-how. A blend of classroom lessons, ...
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EPA joins vice president Biden and other federal partners to unveil recovery through retrofit report
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today joined the Office of the Vice President, the White House Council on Environmental Quality, White House Offices and other federal departments and agencies to announce the Recovery Through Retrofit report, a comprehensive roadmap to grow green job opportunities and boost energy savings by retrofitting homes while, at the same time, reducing greenhouse ...
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