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New searchable map of the green energy world

A searchable global map forms the new heart of www.reegle.info, the specialist search engine for renewable energy and energy efficiency. Users can click on a specific location and get the latest events, news, and a sampling of green energy development projects in that area. There is also a catalogue of stakeholders and an energy-oriented profile of the relevant country, including up-to-date ...

Apr. 28, 2009

By Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP)

New SECC Report: Consumer Values - Moving the Needle on Engagement

The Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative recently (1/10) announced the publication of the “Consumer Values: Moving the Needle on Engagement” report, an exploration of “selectively engaged” energy consumers and the steps that electricity providers can take to better meet these consumers’ needs and wants.According to previous SECC research, roughly 40 percent of U.S. consumers engage selectively in ...

Jan. 11, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

Taking Energy Efficient Measures Now Can Loosen Winter’s Grip on Your Home, Wallet

If this winter is anything like last year’s, brace yourself for some high heating bills again. One way to lessen the squeeze on your wallet is by taking steps to make your home more energy efficient. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program offers energy and money-saving changes people can begin to make today. Homeowners can start out by using ENERGY ...

Dec. 4, 2014

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

New Online Tools Showcase Efficient Technologies and Deployment Case Studies

The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) released two new online tools to help agencies choose energy- and water-efficient technologies and products for deployment in federal facilities. Now available on the FEMP website, the efficient technologies and products search tool and case studies map offer easily accessible technical information specifically geared toward federal agencies. The ...

Sep. 29, 2015

By US Department of Energy

Solar Array to Deliver Nearly Two Megawatts to Iron Mountain's Largest Records Management Facility

November 29, 2016 -- Iron Mountain today announced the activation of a solar energy array at its Freehold, NJ facility that will generate 2.6 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity per year. The array, which sits adjacent to Iron Mountain's largest records management facility on the east coast, will allow the company to offset 60 percent of the site's energy consumption today, with that ...

Nov. 29, 2016

By Smart Grid Observer

Energy Department Announces $10 Million for Innovative Commercial Building Technologies and Unveils New Commercial Buildings 101 Video

The Energy Department today announced a $10 million funding opportunity to help demonstrate and deploy energy efficiency technologies for commercial buildings, including projects that will bring next generation building systems and components to a broader market faster – helping to save building owners and businesses money by saving energy. The Department also released a new video in its ...

Mar. 5, 2014

By US Department of Energy

New White Paper: Identifying and Meeting Consumer Needs

The Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC) today announced release of a new white paper, "Identifying and Meeting Consumer Needs," that highlights successful programs and services for residential customers from electricity providers across the United States. The white paper is based on the five themes on consumers' needs and wants found in SECC's "2020 State of the Consumer" report, a ...

May 28, 2020

By Smart Grid Observer

Energy Department Invests $600,000 in University-Industry partnerships to enhance building efficiency

The Energy Department today announced $600,000 in funding to help American universities to establish stronger partnerships with industry and business in the area of building efficiency, supporting the Obama Administration’s goal of doubling energy productivity by 2030 and developing the nation’s clean energy workforce. A recent study by the National Research Council found that ...

Jun. 29, 2015

By US Department of Energy

EPA updates energy star tool to support greater energy efficiency in hospitals

Healthcare organizations spend $7.4 billion in energy costs each year. To improve energy efficiency, thousands of hospitals rely on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star tools to help track consumption and prioritize facilities for energy upgrades. Today, EPA released an important update to Energy Star's national energy performance scale methodology for hospitals. The ...

Nov. 7, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard Shows Which States Are Doing Best on Energy Efficiency

As more states struggle with extreme weather events, the 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard gives state-level policymakers a road map for building stronger and more resilient communities. This 11th annual report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), released today, shows which states are doing the best on energy efficiency a critical tool for withstanding and ...

Sep. 29, 2017

By Smart Grid Observer

ACC Highlights BASF, Daimler Efficiency Technology In Smart Forvision Car

The following is being released today by the American Chemistry Council (ACC): To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/acc-highlights-basf-daimler-efficiency-technology-in-smart-forvision-car-166786286.html The American Chemistry Council (ACC) is proud to support member company BASF in the company's efforts to save energy ...

Aug. 20, 2012

By American Chemistry Council (ACC)

How to make Europe Number 1 in Energy Efficiency? Key results of the Energy Efficiency Watch project released today

Despite considerable progress in the implementation of energy efficiency policies since 2011, more is needed if the EU is to reach its 2020 efficiency targets. This is the conclusion of an exhaustive set of reports on EU and national energy efficiency policy implementation released today from the Energy Efficiency Watch 3 project. While the Industry, Research and Energy Committee of the ...

May 23, 2016

By European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources (EUFORES)

Energy Department Invests $6 Million to Increase Energy Efficiency of Schools, Offices, Stores and other U.S. Buildings

As part of the Administration’s effort to cut energy waste in the nation’s buildings and double energy productivity by 2030, the Energy Department today announced nearly $6 million to accelerate energy efficiency in offices, shops, schools and other buildings that will help businesses and communities save money, create jobs, and reduce pollution. “The Energy Department is ...

May 5, 2015

By US Department of Energy

Smart Energy Water and IBM Sign Multi-Year Agreement to Speed Innovation on the Cloud

Smart Energy Water (SEW), a global energy and water cloud platform provider serving over 150+ utilities worldwide, has signed a multi-million dollar agreement with IBM to leverage the IBM Cloud for SEW platform global deployment over the next five years. Through the new agreement, SEW will access the flexibility and scalability of the IBM Cloud to provide a common global infrastructure for their ...

Feb. 12, 2019

By Smart Grid Observer

Around $80 billion wasted on power for online devices in 2013

Today, the world’s 14 billion online electronic devices – such as set-top boxes, modems, printers and game consoles – waste around USD 80 billion each year because of inefficient technology. By 2020, the problem will considerably worsen, with an estimated USD 120 billion wasted. But a report by the International Energy Agency points to a different path, identifying simple ...

Jul. 2, 2014

By International Energy Agency

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 ...

Oct. 21, 2014

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

Boston, NYC, Washington, DC, San Francisco, and Seattle Rank as America’s Most Energy-Efficient US Cities

Mayors and local lawmakers in America’s largest cities continue to take innovative steps to lower energy costs for consumers and businesses, increase their resilience, and reduce pollution through increased energy efficiency, according to the 2nd edition of the City Energy Efficiency Scorecard, released today by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Available online ...

May 20, 2015

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

UK businesses seriously undervaluing energy efficiency

Finance directors at large businesses in the UK are undervaluing the financial returns from investments in energy efficiency by more than half, research by Carbon Trust Advisory has revealed. This undervaluation is one factor leading big businesses to waste at least £1.6bn every year on energy they could easily save through measures including upgrades to heating and lighting, energy-saving ...

Dec. 13, 2010

By Carbon Trust

UK businesses seriously undervaluing energy efficiency

Finance directors at large businesses in the UK are undervaluing the financial returns from investments in energy efficiency by more than half, research by Carbon Trust Advisory has revealed. This undervaluation is one factor leading big businesses to waste at least £1.6bn every year on energy they could easily save through measures including upgrades to heating and lighting, energy-saving ...

Dec. 13, 2010

By Carbon Trust

Renewables set for spectacular growth in the next 5 years

Global electricity capacity from renewables is set to grow by 50% over the next five years, an increase equivalent to adding the current total power capacity of the United States, according to our latest market report and forecast, Renewables 2019, which is published today. Solar PV is expected to account for the majority of that growth as costs continue to fall. A big part of solar PV’s ...

Oct. 21, 2019

By International Energy Agency

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