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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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AMS earth movers goes green in a tough economy
AMS Earth Movers Inc. founder Julie Savitt vowed that her company would be authentically Green. Julie found herself at odds with her own values and her desire to be paid on time, because she knew she'd probably take a temporary sales hit. She did, with revenue down from $1.5 million in 2009. But along with shedding 25% of her old customers, Ms. Savitt also expanded existing relationships, added ...
By 3BL Media
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Constellation Set to Begin Work on $110 Million Energy Efficiency Project for the New York City Housing Authority
Constellation, an Exelon company, is set to begin construction on $110 million in energy efficiency improvements for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). The installations, beginning in this month, span a combined 41 developments, 340 buildings and more than 28,000 residences.Energy conservation measures implemented via the two energy performance contracts (EPCs) NYCHA awarded to ...
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Trilliant Leads Discussion and Participates at the 2012 MIT Energy Conference
Trilliant, a global smart grid communications leader in delivering solutions that enhance energy efficiency, utility operations, and renewable resource integration, will participate at the 2012 MIT Energy Conference. Sonita Lontoh, head of corporate marketing, will lead a workshop discussion on technology commercialization and present Trilliant's important view on global smart grid platform at ...
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Steve Geiser Joins Trilliant as Chief Financial Officer
Trilliant, a global Smart Grid communications and solutions leader, today announced that Steve Geiser has joined the executive team as chief financial officer. Geiser joins Trilliant with extensive experience in financial leadership in Silicon Valley based high-tech companies. "I am excited to be joining a strong group of leaders working to achieve the goal of helping Trilliant's customers ...
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Antelope Valley Community College District and Chevron Energy Solutions Complete 1.1 MW Solar and Energy Efficiency Project to Save $25 Million
Antelope Valley Community College District and Chevron Energy Solutions announced today the completion of a 1.1 MW solar and energy efficiency program at the district's Lancaster campus. The program is expected to save the district more than $25 million over the life of the project, including incentives from the California Solar Initiative. "Our new solar energy system, car charging stations, ...
By Chevron
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Antelope Valley Community College District and Chevron Energy Solutions complete 1.1 MW solar and energy efficiency project to save $25 million
Antelope Valley Community College District and Chevron Energy Solutions announced today the completion of a 1.1 MW solar and energy efficiency program at the district's Lancaster campus. The program is expected to save the district more than $25 million over the life of the project, including incentives from the California Solar Initiative. "Our new solar energy system, car charging stations, ...
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EPA statement on McKinsey & Company’s new report, “unlocking energy efficiency in the U.S. economy”
McKinsey & Company has released a new report today outlining opportunities for consumers, businesses and other institutions to save nearly $1.3 trillion in energy costs by 2020. According to the report, America could reduce its non-transportation energy usage by 23 percent by 2020 by investing in energy efficiencies. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson released the following statement in ...
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AEA Energy & Environment build reputation in Russia
AEA Energy & Environment is building its reputation in Russia with the award of an extended energy efficiency study from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (‘EBRD’) and the successful conclusion of a science and technology commercialization project on behalf of the European Commission. EBRD has extended an existing contract with AEA by to allow a study of the opportunities ...
By Ricardo-AEA
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