Rising geopolitical tensions and high oil prices are continuing to help renewable energy find favour amongst investors and politicians. Yet how much faith should we place in renewables to make up the shortfall in fossil fuels? Can science really solve our energy problems, and which sectors offers the best hope for our energy future? To [...]
SolarCity®, a national leader in clean energy services, today unveiled a Home Energy Loan(1) for energy efficiency upgrades that will make cleaner indoor air, greater comfort and lower energy bills more accessible to American homeowners. The typical U.S. family spends about $1,900 a year on home utility bills(2), a large portion of which is wasted. [...]
The Energy Department today announced the investment of more than $5 million in two projects—led by 3M Company in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Eaton Corporation in Southfield, Michigan—that will lower the cost of advanced fuel cell systems by developing and engineering cost-effective, durable, and highly efficient fuel cell components. In support of President Obama’s all-of-the-above [...]
The McGraw-Hill Companies and NJR Clean Energy Ventures, a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources, today announced plans to build on McGraw-Hill’s East Windsor, N.J., campus the largest privately-owned, net-metered solar project in the Western Hemisphere.
The Global Wind Energy Council, WWF, the LEGO Group, the UN Global Compact, Vestas Wind Systems, PricewaterhouseCoopers (the Official WindMade Verification Partner) and Bloomberg (the Official Data Provider to WindMade) today announced their support for the development of the first global consumer label identifying corporations and products made with wind energy.
Private investments in G-20 clean power projects could total $2.3 trillion by the end of the decade, according to a report released today by The Pew Charitable Trusts. Massive energy demand and strong clean energy policies will drive investment to Asia, led by China and India. However, by adopting such policies, every G-20 member has the opportunity to attract more private investment in clean power projects and compete more effectively for business in this emerging global industry.
Chevrolet announced today that it will invest $40 million in various clean energy projects throughout America with a goal to reduce 8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The initiative is based on projects that promote energy savings, renewable energy, responsible use of natural resources and conservation in communities across the United States.
The Association of Climate Change Officers ("ACCO") recognized the winners of its first annual Climate Leadership Award at its first annual Climate Leadership Awards Gala, which was attended by 100 climate action leaders from across sectors this week. The winners, Bonneville Environmental Foundation (non-profit), Iberdrola (corporate), and Sacramento Municipal Utility District (government) were recognized for [...]
Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) David Kappos announced today that the deadline for filing petitions under the USPTO’s Green Technology Pilot Program, which allows for expedited processing of patent applications related to green technology, is being extended until Dec. 31, 2011. The [...]
As the smart grid has evolved, most of the media and public focus has been on consumer-facing products and technologies, such as smart meters, automated metering, and home energy management systems. While those areas will continue to be important, a new study from Pike Research finds that utilities are placing increased emphasis on adding greater [...]
China Making Significant Progress in Building Energy Code Compliance
New Study Finds Typical Household Will Save $10,000 from 2010-25; Enormous National Energy and Water Savings Gained
PG&E Customers can “Compete to Conserve” with New Facebook App
State of Michigan to Save Over $30 Million from Energy Efficiency Measures
First Patent for Energy-Saving Intelligent LED Lighting System
Baltimore to Host National Forum on Energy Efficiency Program Design
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