Efficiency
From oil wells being drilled a mile beneath the Gulf of Mexico to the maze of pipelines running through or close to neighborhoods, energy safety is becoming a growing concern to Americans. Much of this has been reactive, such as regulations issued by the Interior Department and the EPA in response to disasters in deepwater drilling and coal mining. The EOPA is also considering how to regulate coal ash. But there is also a push for proactive regulations on the natural gas extraction method known as hydraulic fracturing, and the creation of an Ocean Energy Safety Institute to research better ways to prevent and respond to large oil spills.
Apartment Buildings Could Save Billions with Energy Efficiency Improvements
A new report shows that multifamily buildings could save residents and owners up to $3.4 billion across America by implementing simple energy efficiency measures.
Video Stories Demonstrate Energy Efficiency’s Economic Benefits
Climate Solutions, a Northwest-based nonprofit focused on creating a clean energy economy, has created several videos of inspiring stories of energy efficiency.
California Sets Standard For Efficient Chargers
California has been buzzing with talk about vampires, but this has nothing to do with a certain porcelain-skinned heartthrob or HBO hit series.
Ben Franklin – America’s First Proponent of Energy Efficiency
Ben Franklin, the first American genius, achieved fame and notoriety for his electricity research, which included that famous kite-flying experiment.
Energy Efficiency in 2012: Forecast Is Mostly Sunny
Many states and utilities are committed to ramping up their energy efficiency programs this year and even more are considering similar steps.
A Lean, Mean, Pollution-Eating … Building?
While the rest of the world is taking small steps to reduce energy consumption, one Hong Kong-based architecture firm has taken it about 1,001 steps further.
5 Things US Congressional Representatives Need to Hear About the Smart Grid
As the US Congressional representatives head home to their respective districts, some of which defy all logic in terms of that contortionist geography called gerrymandering.
Do Lighting Standard Delays Threaten Consumer Choice?
In just under two weeks, standard 100 Watt incandescent light bulbs will be officially banned in the US, in the first step of a gradual phaseout of Edison's technology.
US Foods Lighting Retrofit Cuts Energy by 8%
US Foods recently announced it will save an additional 2 million kilowatt hours (kWh) by retrofitting lighting throughout the organization.
Energy Storage Industry Has Work To Do
Energy storage systems are considered a crucial component of the future energy system, enabling the widespread adoption of everything from renewable energy, smart grid technologies and backup power, to electric vehicles (EVs) and portable devices.
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106 U.S. Coal Plant Retirements Since 2010
Last Wednesday was a big milestone for people who care about public health and a livable climate. Two utilities announced the planned closure of nine coal plants.
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World’s Oldest Nuclear Power Plant Shuts Down Today
Today, in the UK, the world's oldest nuclear power plant shut down.
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Shocker! California Tops US Renewables List
The U.S. led the world in clean energy investment in 2011, but China retained the top spot in the latest Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index from Ernst & Young.
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Morning News Roundup – February 29, 2012
Today's morning news roundup - all the energy and climate coverage you need to read.
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