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Lack of funding: Main barrier for energy efficiency improvements

New Energy Efficiency Indicator survey for Europe shows companies place increasing priority on energy management, but they struggle with funding. In a context of rising energy costs and expected government mandates on energy efficiency, executives in Europe are placing a high priority on energy management in buildings, but struggling with funding, according to a survey. This is the conclusion ...

May 16, 2011

By GLOBE SERIES

DECC sponsors new energy efficiency awards

DECC is sponsoring 3 new energy efficiency awards at the 2013 Green Economy Awards In the UK Energy Efficiency Strategy, published last year, we identified a need to raise the strategic profile of energy efficiency so that the importance of energy management and energy managers is recognised at the board level within UK business. One way to do this is through awards ceremonies. That is why DECC ...

Jun. 5, 2013

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Fuel poverty report shows improvement

The report analyses data from English Housing Survey to measure the impact of fuel poverty in England. A combination of rising incomes and energy efficiency improvements in low income households has seen a decrease in the fuel poverty gap from £909 million in 2012 to £877 million in 2012, with an overall reduction of £32 million. There has also been an improvement in fuel ...

May 28, 2015

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

EU Council steps up its efforts for energy efficiency and renewable energy investments

The Council has adopted a regulation making energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy schemes eligible for support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) in all member states, following a first reading agreement with the European Parliament (3619/09). The new regulation, which forms a part of the European EconomicRecovery Plan1, also provides easier access to grants ...

May 6, 2009

By EU Council of Ministers

ACEEE statement on the passage of the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 (HR 2126)

Today (March 05, 2014) 191 Republican and 184 Democratic members of the House joined to pass the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 (HR 2126), sponsored by Representatives David McKinley (R-WV) and Peter Welch (D-VT). The bill includes several provisions to save energy in buildings: The Better Buildings Act to encourage commercial building tenants to save energy through a “Tenant ...

Mar. 5, 2014

By American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)

Industry agree stretching energy efficiency targets with UK government

UK Energy Intensive Industries have agreed to commit to stretching energy efficiency improvement targets to 2020 as part of the voluntary Climate Change Agreements (CCA) scheme. This will deliver an overall 11.0% energy efficiency improvement across all industry sectors by 2020 against agreed baselines. The new Climate Change Agreements scheme started yesterday, and shall provide an extension to ...

Apr. 2, 2013

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Where energy efficiency increases energy consumption: a caution

A new study warns policymakers to watch for unintended consequences of energy efficiency strategies. As energy efficiency leads to reduced usage, the price of energy falls. However, this could in fact lead to a subsequent rise in consumption of energy, if industry seeks to make the most of the low prices. Improving the efficiency of how energy is used in production, often defined as 'doing more ...

Feb. 13, 2009

By European Commission, Environment DG

Ameresco to Implement $3.7 Million in Energy Efficiency Improvements in Historic Farmington, Connecticut

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC), a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, announced today that it has entered into an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) with the Town of Farmington, Connecticut. As part of the ESPC, Ameresco will construct and implement $3.7 million in energy efficiency measures at 22 facilities town-wide. Once ...

Jun. 18, 2012

By Ameresco, Inc.

Obama Administration announces US$3.2bn funding for local energy efficiency improvements

Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Steven Chu have announced plans to invest US$3.2 billion in energy efficiency and conservation projects in U.S. cities, counties, states, territories, and Native American tribes. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, funded by President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will provide formula grants for projects that ...

Mar. 31, 2009

By US Department of Energy

DOE Announces Funding for Projects to Strengthen Innovative Domestic Manufacturing

On January 13, 2021, DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) announced the availability of $123.6 million in funding and $44.7 million of cost share available for 46 projects to stimulate technology innovation, improve energy productivity of American manufacturing, and enable the manufacturing of cutting-edge products in the United States. The 46 projects that will be ...

Feb. 5, 2021

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Study Released by Brattle Economists Reveals Energy Efficiency Improvements Could Lower U.S. Electricity Consumption by Five to Fifteen Percent Relative to Forecast Trends

A survey of 50 energy experts released today by economists at The Brattle Group reveals that energy efficiency is likely to cause a drop of 5 to 15 percent in U.S. electricity consumption by the year 2020, relative to forecast trends. Electric peak demand is likely to drop by 7.5 to 15 percent compared to forecast trends, and natural gas consumption is expected to drop by 5 to 10 percent ...

Nov. 14, 2011

By The Brattle Group

£20m to help local communities benefit from Green Deal

A new £20 million Green Deal Communities scheme to help local authorities drive street-by-street delivery of the Green Deal has been announced today. Under new proposals from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), local authorities in England will be able to bid for funding from a £20 million pot to help households benefit from the Green Deal on a street-by-street or area ...

Jul. 25, 2013

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Secretary Chu highlights recovery act tax credits for home energy efficiency improvements

While visiting Seaway Manufacturing Corporation – an energy efficient window manufacturing company in Erie, Pa. – Secretary Chu highlighted the tax credits available to American families as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Taxpayers are eligible for up to US$1,500 in tax credits for a range of home energy efficiency improvements – such as adding insulation, installing ...

Mar. 26, 2010

By US Department of Energy

Chicago City Council passes Energy Benchmarking Ordinance

The Chicago City Council passed the Chicago Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance today, which will give the public access to energy efficiency data for buildings over 50,000 square feet. The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has partnered with the City of Chicago to establish the Chicago Commercial Buildings Initiative, showcasing the impact that energy efficiency efforts can have on large ...

Sep. 11, 2013

By Natural Resources Defense Council

The Smart Appliances Market is Finally Poised for Growth

A new report from Navigant Research looks at the shift in the smart appliances market as a subset of the smart home Internet of Things (IoT) trend, examining factors behind the market growth cycle and providing recommendations to key stakeholders. While a variety of smart home products like smart thermostats, connected lighting, and smart locks are experiencing a wave of adoption, smart ...

Mar. 20, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

Eaton Helps Duquesne University Increase Energy Efficiency, Improve Lighting Performance at the Gumberg Library

Power management company Eaton today announced that its Neo-Ray Index light-emitting diode (LED) luminaires are helping to improve the lighting performance while lowering energy usage in the Gumberg Library at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. Recently completed on its first floor, this LED lighting upgrade will help the university reduce its annual energy consumption for the floor ...

Mar. 26, 2015

By Eaton Corporation

RTS Consulting Inc. presented at the SAP run better tour in multiple cities across the US

The SAP Run Better Tour focuses on new technologies and solutions that help customers to be more informed, mobile, customer-focused, socially connected, and innovative. As an energy solution expert, RTS presented the session: “Innovation to Help Reduce Energy Consumption, Improve Efficiencies and Reduce Cost” in multiple cities across the United ...

Mar. 2, 2011

By RTS Consulting Inc.

Greg Barker on Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation in Great Britain monthly and quarterly figures

Commenting on Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation in Great Britain monthly and quarterly figures, Gregory Barker, Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change said:: “It’s great that May was such a successful month for the Green Deal with 23,811 assessments carried out – the second highest rate ever. And it’s even more encouraging that 76% of people who’ve ...

Jun. 19, 2014

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

EPA’s energy star leaders drive greater energy efficiency

Thousands of buildings across the country are saving energy while reducing harmful air pollutants and protecting the health of Americans with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star program. EPA recognized 74 leading Energy Star organizations for their achievements in energy efficiency across their entire building portfolios in 2010, 50 of which were recognized as first ...

Feb. 22, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

5 Reasons to Participate in the 2017 Energy Efficiency Survey

It’s our second year performing the annual DEXMA Energy Efficiency Survey, with the main aim of understanding your energy innovation challenges and exploring new opportunities to help make your work as energy managers easier and simpler. Here are 5 reasons why you should participate now: 5 Reasons to Participate in the 2017 Energy Efficiency Survey 1. It’s super fast (and dare we ...

Dec. 27, 2016

By DEXMA By Spacewell

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