Energy efficiency: What’s lean? What’s mean?

I’ve been thinking a lot about energy efficiency in buildings lately (in the BC context, anyway) ... energy efficiency” but if you are interested, you quickly get buried under metrics like gigajoules ... that seems to be slightly different discussion than energy efficiency per se. Overall, British Columbians [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 22:47:55

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Iowa Must Seize Chances to Grow Green Economy

  Iowa is well-positioned to be a leader in the rapidly growing green economy ... : Energy efficiency Making our homes, businesses and public buildings more energy efficient ... and construction jobs. Energy efficiency reduces utility bills, thus helping both businesses' bottom [more...]

Date: 2009-03-11 16:11:43

If cars could fly? Creativity in the quest for energy efficiency

What do the Empire State Building , Scottish seaweed , and Merino wool have in common? They are all being used to improve energy efficiency. According to Alternative Energy News , these disparate entities are among many that are being looked at from an energy efficiency perspective, with an eye to either reducing their carbon [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 20:49:09

Green Shopping Basics - What You Should Know Before You Shop Green

By Alex Papanicholas Going green always starts with good intentions, but the massive amount of green terms can sometimes be overwhelming ... - Bamboo is a fast-growing and renewable resource that can be used to make fabrics, flooring, furniture ... in clothing. Energy-Efficient Products that are energy-efficient are design to consume less [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 04:00:08

Energy Efficiency Economics and Policy

http://www.rff.org/Publications/Pages/PublicationDetails.aspx?PublicationID=20774 Abstract: Energy efficiency and conservation are considered key means ... in energy efficiency and conservation and examine related empirical literature. In particular, the authors [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 20:43:52

Hell and High Water

by Bryan Walker on April 5, 2009 For some months now I have been visiting Joseph Romm’s blog Climate Progress regularly, ... .  At last I have.It was well worth the reading.  Romm holds a PhD in physics from MIT and is a senior fellow ... he was Acting Assistant Secretary of Energy with a focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy.  His service [more...]

Date: 2009-04-04 19:00:21

Fit Your Home to Your Habitat with Eco-Solar Shades

We are altering our world. This cannot continue. From energy efficient light bulbs to carbon footprints, environmental considerations are entering our lives. This trend will grow. Energy efficiency ... -furnace the present one, you will need to think green. When you are looking for energy efficient [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 06:40:21

Power-Hog Teach Kids to Save Energy

It is widely known that we are facing global climate change ... they spend for it. They hope it could build the awareness of energy efficiency and money saving habit ... about energy efficiency and its contribution for environment sustainability. But it could [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 12:00:41

Intel senses change in energy needs

Intel has managed to make its power-hungry hot-running microprocessors a thing of the past, ... . Computing itself represented only 2 per cent of the world’s energy-efficiency problems. Paul Otellini ... of computers more energy-efficient, as well as data centres that housed them and devices [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 22:51:19

Oil Industry Leader Sends Message to Congress

American Petroleum Institute President Jack Gerard sent a letter to members of Congress Friday ... overnight. We need a multi-pronged approach that includes renewable energy and increased energy efficiency ... Administration projects will be our leading energy sources for decades to come. America’s need for energy [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 17:52:45

Rogers wants appliance trade-in tax credit

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, a Brighton Republican, has introduced a House resolution to encourage retailers to discount new, ... that are in the top 10 percentile of energy efficiency in their respective product classes, the Press & Argus ... energy-efficient appliances when consumers trade in older models that use more energy [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 15:48:40

Obama-Biden administration announces more than $352.4 million in Weatherization funding and Energy Efficiency Grants for Pennsylvania

Part of nearly $8 billion in Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency efforts nationwide that will create 100, ... will support weatherization of homes, including adding more insulation, sealing leaks and modernizing ... and Reinvestment Act makes a major investment in energy efficiency, which is the most cost effective route [more...]

Date: 2009-03-12 15:02:03

Chu Works to Get the Green Cash Flowing

After environmentalists and mainstream politicians alike succeeded in dedicating a good chunk of President Obama's stimulus package to green energy, ... hands, with heavy emphases on alternative energy, efficiency, and infrastructure modernization. DoE ... Obama's new energy secretary has been working on ways to make that happen more efficiently [more...]

Date: 2009-02-24 17:23:36

TX Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams for US Senate

TX Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams for US Senate Posted by Robbie Cooper on December 16th, 2008 | Trackback [ ... of alternative energy technologies and promote greater energy efficiency and conservation. Education ... energy. I have served at every level of government: in three cabinet departments under two presidential [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 19:33:21

5 Ways To Reduce The Power Consumption Of Your Computer

Since computers are in use more hours per day than they used to be, making your computer more energy efficient is becoming increasingly important ... background.  Blackle saves energy because the screen is predominantly black.  A given monitor requires ... of this tool have collectively saved more than 850,000 lbs of CO2! 3. Use Energy Efficient Products [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:13:03

Danger! Thin Ice!

I was sent this article about the thinning Arctic ice from the Jet Propulsion Lab ... acting Assistant Secretary of Energy for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy under the Clinton Administration. Romm holds a Ph. D in Physics from MIT. On the other side we have Marc Morano [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 14:00:04

10 tips for implementing green IT

As the push for businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices gains momentum, ... , maximizing energy efficiency, and encouraging recycling and/or use of biodegradable products — without ... energy efficient hardware New offerings from major hardware vendors include notebooks, workstations [more...]

Date: 2008-09-03 18:17:58

Good Corporate Citizens: Five Major US Companies Call for Climate, Clean Energy Solutions

Nike, Starbucks, Levi Strauss, Sun Microsystems and Timberland Challenge Lawmakers to Raise the Bar for U.S ... today, including proposals to stimulate renewable energy, promote energy efficiency and green jobs ... .Climate and Energy Policy; Call for CO2 Emission Cuts, Clean Energy Investments, Coal Plant Limits [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 19:23:45

Landscaping Tips for Energy Efficiency

0) // Except on the Mac - ahead of its time date.setTime (date.getTime() - skew); } ... /"; //-- The way we use landscaping in our yards can have a significant impact on the amount of energy we use to heat and cool our homes, and energy efficiency is always a wise decision. By [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 12:00:44

Americans Support Wide Array of Proposed Energy Policies, but Not Yet Ready to Make Tradeoffs

RISMEDIA, April 6, 2009-Despite partisan debate, the American people find common ground on their support for a number of measures to address the ... to drop and stay low, we don’t need to be worried about finding alternative sources of energy,” and 53% “ ... for energy efficiency, reduce gasoline usage and support alternative energy have widespread support [more...]

Date: 2009-04-05 18:03:12

San Francisco Mayor Announces $4 Million for Energy Efficiency Programs

Today, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom will be announcing a major chunk of funding for the city’s commercial and residential energy efficiency program, called SF Energy Watch . Since it began in 2007, the program has been successful in creating 150 green collar jobs through services like free on-site assessments of energy usage. Why [more...]

Date: 2009-03-26 15:00:24

Banking on Energy

Chris Cook has a post at The Oil Drum on his proposal for an energy backed alternative currency - Banking on Energy ... in massive investment in new renewable energy infrastructure and energy efficiency savings ... . At a high-level conference in Tehran in January I made a proposal in respect of an “Energy [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 10:25:00

Green Jobs Must Also Be Good Jobs

    Sierra Club President Allison Chin addresses crowd at Employee Free Choice Act rally last week ... technology, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Conference organizers said the goal was to develop a “New Green Deal” that would create jobs, increase energy independence, reduce global warming [more...]

Date: 2009-02-09 22:23:51

Greencastle houses

Small houses built well with an eye toward energy efficiency. Take a look. From the site: Greencastle, Inc. is a Southwest Florida custom home builder focusing on hurricane-resistant, super energy efficient, Green building practices. We strongly encourage the use of Energy Star appliances, Impact [more...]

Date: 2009-02-02 19:24:06

First Green India summit starts in Washington

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the US India Business Council (USIBC) ... coal technologies, renewable energy including solar, wind and biofuels, energy efficiency, nuclear energy and climate change issues." Speaking at the event via video link from New Delhi, Shyam Saran [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 13:03:49

Buckingham Palace: London’s Least Energy Efficient Building

An outspoken crusader for environmental causes for years, Prince Charles could easily be dubbed the “ Green Prince “ ... nightmare. Buckingham Palace was recently given the worst possible score (0 out of 10) in an energy efficiency report completed by a team of surveyors from renewable energy firm Navitron.  One hundred [more...]

Date: 2009-03-20 12:00:23

“This canard ought to be rejected …”

Moving out smartly on dealing with climate change has huge benefits from creating jobs, to improving health situations, ... the implications of catastrophic climate change to drive thoughtful people to the conclusion that energy efficiency and renewable energy are the path to go. Yet, as John Podesta put it forcefully the other [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 21:30:06

This old wasteful house

New York Times: NEVER before has America had so many compelling reasons to preserve the homes in its older residential neighborhoods ... older homes more energy-efficient. Let’s begin with energy consumption and emissions. Forty-three ... . We need to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. We want to create jobs, and revitalize [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 19:00:00

Energy Efficiency National Standards can Save Consumers and Businesses Nearly $170 Billion

Energy efficiency initiatives that reward consumers and businesses for reducing electricity and gas usage could result in utility bill savings of ... of energy savings achieved by the proposed federal EERS, including:222,000 net permanent, high quality ... $168.6 billion, according to a report released today by the American Council for an Energy [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 09:00:15

The U.S. Chamber of Chicken Littles

Over the last several months, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been holding "State Climate Dialogues" out in the states, ostensibly to " ... of the Utilities Program at the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, says: "The claim ... . We know from proven experience that we can save electricity through energy efficiency programs at one-third [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 15:39:34

Can Computer Monitors Be More Energy Efficient?

The EPA has passed new requirements for computer monitors to earn the ENERGY STAR label, which will take effect on October 30 of this year ... weight, and these screens can use as little as one third of the energy of a cathode ray tube (CRT ... . The resulting monitors are expected to be 20 percent more energy efficient than what is currently [more...]

Date: 2009-03-31 07:01:30

Obama to Texas: Here is An Additional $208 Million for Energy Efficiency

Um....WOW! Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced plans to invest $3 ... of $545,757,732 in Texas weatherization and energy funding announced by the Administration on March 12th ... .2 billion in energy efficiency and conservation projects in U.S. cities, counties, states [more...]

Date: 2009-03-26 16:02:01

JPMorgan Chase Announces it Will Support World Wildlife Fund's Earth Hour 2009

Joins Tens of Millions in Turning Off Lights for Largest Climate Event in History New York - JPMorgan Chase & Co ... . It is working to make its data centers and office buildings more energy efficient and to offset ... of our planet to support its inhabitants in the future. Not only is energy efficiency good for the bottom [more...]

Date: 2009-03-28 17:21:20

Renewable energy tax proposed

Nevada Appeal, April 3, 2009 (AP) — Insisting that power customers benefit from Nevada’s nascent renewable energy industry, Assembly Democrats want to tax solar, wind and other clean energy produced in the state ... fund a renewable energy commission, energy efficiency rebates and a program to help Nevada customers [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 16:02:18

The Big-Dig-ulus: Backscratching we can believe in

Boston's Big Dig project began in 1982 as a government-led attempt to fight the near constant gridlock that drivers experienced downtown while on ... infrastructure, which translates to roadways, bridges, public transportation, and airports; renewable energy projects and energy-efficiency initiatives; and upgrades to water infrastructure (both drinking [more...]

Date: 2009-02-08 16:38:00

Dacor Makes Energy Savings a Priority

This spring, Dacor introduces new Epicure and Integrated 36” Freestanding Bottom Freezer Refrigerators that meet the 2008 ENERGYSTAR® guidelines with a 20% energy efficient compressor, use less energy than a 60-watt light bulb, saving energy ... with an overlay to match existing cabinetry, with a convenient French door that provides full access [more...]

Date: 2009-04-05 18:16:00

Green Acres: Home Energy-Efficiency Improvements Need Patience

Ana Campoy reports: The Obama administration is hoping the stimulus money will spawn a wave of green building and home weatherizing ... insulation foam (which offers about the highest grade, or r-value , per inch). We wanted the extra ... sizeable tax credits for installing energy-efficient windows or bulking up their insulation [more...]

Date: 2009-03-24 18:15:16

Sustainable IT: Power Management

According to a recent report by Forrester titled " How Much Money Are Your Idle PCs Wasting ? ... for PC Power Management. •    I have to buy new, energy efficient hardware to reduce energy ... At Taiga Company , we believe conservation through proactive power management is essential for business [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 15:36:26

Press Release - Regal Beloit Advocates Energy-Efficient Motor Rebate Program Outlined in U.S. Senate Energy Bill

BELOIT, Wis., April 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Regal Beloit Corporation (NYSE: RBC), a global leader of industrial, commercial and HVAC/R energy efficient motors, applauds the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for approving an energ [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 22:29:36

Carbon cap-and-trade will cripple economy

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to our RSS feed or daily email newsletter ... paradox: At a time when productivity gains combined with new energy-efficient technologies are increasing ... on the House Energy and Commerce Committee have introduced a bill that would establish the country’ [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 11:59:02

An Optimistic Look Forward at Energy Policy

This 1928 home in Albemarle County, Virginia recently underwent a renovation through the EarthCraft Virginia existing homes renovation program ... we install expensive, but sexy, solar electric panels on the roof; aggressively target middle ... interest in energy efficiency and renewable energy; the proliferation of solar water heaters on the roofs [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 23:51:52

2009-02-20 Spike activity

Quick links from the past week in mind and brain news: I've just discovered the excellent Psychology of Beauty blog ... from The New York Times on using social information on energy bills to increase energy efficiency ... . The Colonization of Pharmaceutical Science by Marketing. Somatosphere covers the interface between medicine [more...]

Date: 2009-02-20 08:00:00

Waste Heat to Energy Efficient Cooling

Engineers at Oregon State University have made a major new advance in taking waste heat and using it to run a cooling system - a technology that can improve the energy efficiency of diesel engines, and perhaps some day will appear in automobiles, homes and industry. This heat-actuated cooling system, which will probably find its first [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 19:19:59

Greens run marathon to make Bangalore energy efficient

Bangalore, Feb 22 (IANS) About 500 denizens, including celebrities and students, ... efficiency systems and renewable energy options. “Bangalore is reeling under rising temperatures ... power shortage in Bangalore. We need to take immediate proactive steps,” said national swimming [more...]

Date: 2009-02-22 10:36:08

SgurrEnergy plugs into the US market

By Ian Fraser Published: The Sunday Times Date: April 5th, 2009 SGURRENERGY, a Glasgow-based renewable energy specialist, ... of renewable energy, including onshore and offshore wind projects, solar power, bioenergy and wave ... energy efficiency and renewable energy as part of his economic stimulus programme. This is partly [more...]

Date: 2009-04-04 23:02:30

Eco Architecture: Tahoma Townhouse – Comfy realty or a Green Project?

Eco Factor: Energy Star rated efficient systems minimize energy requirements. How much of energy do you use in your home? ... Green Utah Certified buildings make use of blown-in insulation, has radiant in-floor heating system [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 05:37:09

Green Bank Financing

As if there wasn't enough money flowing into renewables (not that we're complaining), U.S ... start the private sector's involvement in renewable and other alternative energy projects. This money ... Bank" to provide financing to clean energy and energy efficiency projects. The proposal [more...]

Date: 2009-03-26 19:23:48

Insulation Maker Crosses Fingers for Efficiency Mandates

“Energy efficiency standards in North America are quite low,” says Roxul’s president, Trent Oglivie. But, he adds, that’s changing ... -board. Stone wool accounts for about 25 to 30 percent of the European insulation market ... .As insulation maker Roxul Inc. prepares to double its North American production capacity next [more...]

Date: 2009-02-13 11:19:37

Energy Efficient USB 2.0 Proposed, Denied Entry to Windows 7

In August, Intel announced an addendum to the USB 2.0 specification, intended to define several energy efficiency extensions ... with a Universal Host Controller Interface or UHCI, the USB 1.1 controller). The new power saving features center ... control panel to adjust a similar setting for PCI Express devices, called Link State Power [more...]

Date: 2009-03-19 14:06:21

D-Link Makes Green Products Greener

DGS-2205.jpg D-Link has long had "green" products dedicated to computer working; and by saying the devices are green, ... more energy-saving features into our products without sacrificing performance," said Steven Joe ... that means they're energy efficient and consume less energy than other similar conventional [more...]

Date: 2009-02-24 07:36:37

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