Browsing Archive: October, 2011
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Thursday, October 27, 2011,
from Bloomberg Business Week
The Tennessee Valley Authority has unveiled a redesigned website for tips and information about how consumers can conserve energy whether at home, at a business or in an industry.
The utility said in a news release Tuesday that the EnergyRight Solutions website has a simpler layout, more information and easier navigation. TVA supplies power to about 9 million people in Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia.
Bob Balzar, ... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Wednesday, October 26, 2011,
from NJ Today
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The average family spends $2,200 a year on energy bills, nearly half of which goes to heating and cooling. With winter approaching and Americans heading indoors, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star program is offering easy energy saving tips that increase household efficiency while helping Americans save money and stay warm.
EPA recommends taking the following steps this winter:
- Maintain your heating equipment. Dirt and neglec...
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Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Sunday, October 23, 2011,
form Two Circles
New Delhi : With the rising cost of fuels and power, the number of people and households using energy efficient products has risen sharply in recent years, a survey by consumer advocacy group CUTS International revealed.
More than 43 percent households are currently using energy efficient products in one form or other. An additional 22 percent are aware of such products but are not using them due to various reasons, the survey said.
Commenting on the survey, CUTS Internati... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Friday, October 21, 2011,
from South Florida Business Journal
Office Depot's Boca Raton headquarters has been awarded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star certification, signifying the building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency.
Energy Star buildings use an average of 35 percent less energy than typical buildings, and also release 35 percent less carbon, a news release from Office Depot said.
"From the boiler room to the board room, organizations... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Thursday, October 20, 2011,
from Think Press
When mortgage lenders consider whether or not to give a homeowner a loan, they look at a variety of factors like income, value of personal assets, taxes and property value. (At least, they do now after poor lending standards helped create the financial crisis.)
But underwriters are still completely ignoring another very important factor in valuing a mortgage: energy costs.
With the average homeowner spending around $2,000 on energy costs — more than on real estate taxes ... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Wednesday, October 19, 2011,
from Market Watch
BROOKINGS, S.D., Oct 19, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Daktronics Inc. announces its Energy Efficiency Certification from Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) for the Galaxy(R), GalaxyPro(R), Vanguard(R) and Series 4100 digital billboard products. These products, made for a wide variety of commercial and transportation applications, now carry the UL Green Leaf symbol as a result of their compliance with a variety of energy efficiency requirements.
"Daktronics has alwa... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Tuesday, October 18, 2011,
from Market Watch
GENEVA, Oct. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for energy efficiency, is showcasing its latest innovations for the solar farms and energy efficient residences of tomorrow at Solar Power International 2011 in Dallas, USA.
"Solar power is one of the most promising renewable energy sources today. Maximising ene... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Wednesday, October 12, 2011,
from Lehigh Acres Citizen
As cooler temperatures begin to retire summer's heat, energy costs remain high and will increase in the dead of Florida's winter. But, a local program can help homeowners keep their monthly energy bills low. The Weatherization Assistance Program at the Lee County Department of Human Services provides free energy related repairs and energy upgrades to eligible, low-income homeowners in Lee County, including residents of Lehigh Acres.
The program hires local contract... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Wednesday, October 12, 2011,
from BizTimes.com
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced four innovative business financing products as part of the Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2) program. The products are designed to assist businesses or other non-residential properties located in the City of Milwaukee in making energy-efficiency projects a reality.
“Smart businesses understand the impact energy efficiency can have on the bottom line,” Barrett said. “Lack of affordable financing, however, can deter businesses from... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Tuesday, October 11, 2011,
from Market Wire
DALLAS, TX, Oct 11, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- GE Energy today announced the new CP2000TE OEM power supply for front-end rectifier requirements in datacenter, telecom and other industrial applications. The newest member of the high-performance Compact Power Line portfolio, the CP2000TE achieves the 80 PLUS(R) Platinum certification to help manufacturers easily identify power supplies that lead the industry in energy efficiency while lowering utility and cooling costs.
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Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Tuesday, October 11, 2011,
from Earth Techling
I keep harping on energy efficiency and conservation not getting the attention that other green technologies like solar and wind do. But I can’t help it. The evidence keeps mounting.
Here’s an article in The Guardian in the United Kingdom, concerning a report by the Energy Saving Trust on The Elephant in the Living Room, which proposes weaning us off of smartphones, flat-panel TVs and other electronics that make our demand for electricity go up, up up.
McKinsey &...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Tuesday, October 11, 2011,
from Bloomberg Business Week
Oct. 11 (Bloomberg) --Harvard University, Stanford University and Dartmouth College are among 33 schools that raised more than $65 million for a revolving fund that will pay for energy-efficiency upgrades at campus facilities.
Energy-efficiency projects reduce utility bills, generating enough savings to pay for upgrades, according to an e-mailed statement from the Sustainable Endowments Institute, the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based nonprofit group that organized... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Monday, October 10, 2011,
from Miami Herald
It’s no secret that owners of homes and businesses can save money on electricity by installing new windows, more efficient air conditioners, and other household improvements. The trouble is coming up with the cash.
But a new partnership between a national consortium of five private businesses and six South Florida cities promises to offer low-interest financing to help property owners make these upgrades, provided that the improvements will pay for themselves in reduced ... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Sunday, October 9, 2011,
from Washington Post
Here’s some good news for homeowners who have gone green and installed energy-saving features but haven’t been sure whether appraisers will credit them with higher valuations: Thanks to a new industry-issued appraisal addendum, the odds have improved that they’ll get the market value they’re due.
The Appraisal Institute, the country’s largest and most influential association in its field, published the long-awaited addendum Sept. 29. It’s designed to be atta... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Sunday, October 9, 2011,
from Earth Techling
When is $80,000 really $800,000? When it takes $800,000 in sales to produce a profit of $80,000, according to Bin Wu, director of the University of Missouri Industrial Assessment Center (MoIAC), which helps businesses save money through energy conservation. The center — which saves its companies, on average, $80,000 a year in energy costs — was recently awarded a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy over the next five years.
MoIAC helps Missouri comp... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Thursday, October 6, 2011,
from Market Watch
WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Dr. George N. Hatsopoulos, founder of the legendary Thermo Electron Corporation, credits his many successes to his passion for problem solving and commitment to taking a long-term business view. His ability to reach out and learn from others helped him to identify long-range customer needs and so develop the best technologies and products for addressing those needs. He has always been eager to identify emerg
For exam... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Thursday, October 6, 2011,
from Window Film Mag
The window film industry has staked its claim at the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Greenbuild show, held for the first time outside the United States. The event opened Tuesday night at the Metro Toronto Convention Center and a number of window film companies were on hand to offer information on “greening” windows after installation.
 “We’re trying to sell energy conservation,” said Rob Heber at Solutia Performance Films.
To that end, the company is d... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Thursday, October 6, 2011,
from Philadelphia Business Journal
You can take Pennsylvania Treasurer out of the venture-capital industry, but you can’t take the venture-capital industry out of Rob McCord.
For proof, consider the Campus Energy Efficiency Fund.
Unveiled Wednesday at Drexel, the fund is meant to use up to $10 million of state money to generate $45 million in energy improvements at as many as 12 Pennsylvania colleges and universities.
The fund will be managed by Blue Hill Partners LLC, a Chestnut Hill-b... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Thursday, October 6, 2011,
from Contractor Magazine
FORT MYER, VA. — The new 83,750-sq.ft. military barracks, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, located here, and adjacent to Arlington National Park, opened in July and represents a model of energy efficiency. Energy use at this facility is being reduced by 30% as compared to similar barracks built recently.
The three-story barracks Building 421 will accommodate 216 U.S. military personnel in 108 shared two-person dwelling suites. The barracks use a variety of energy-e... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Thursday, October 6, 2011,
from NY Times
SEATTLE — One of the most highly anticipated development projects in the Pacific Northwest is still little more than a grid of concrete and rebar at the edge of the Capitol Hill neighborhood here. When completed near the end of next year, though, the six-story office building may be the greenest commercial structure in the world.
The building, the $30 million Bullitt Center at 1501 East Madison Street, is expected to set a new precedent for environmentally friendly design an... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Wednesday, October 5, 2011,
from Think Press
Could Best Buy’s Geek Squad perform home energy audits in your house the next time you need your television set up? Yes!
“We see a real opportunity now to deliver education and experience and help consumers understand the technology,” explained Best Buy Senior VP Neil McPhail at an energy summit in Washington this week. Like many other companies providing such services, Best Buy wants to make the efficiency a tangible product that is easy for consumers to understand ... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Tuesday, October 4, 2011,
from Tree Hugger
Image credit: Solarcentury
I've said it before, but symbolism is hugely important as we transition from the fossil fuel age to a clean energy economy. So the announcement that an iconic steam-era railway bridge is to become the world's largest solar bridge is big news indeed.
The fact that it will generate an estimated 900,000kWh of electricity every year just seems like icing on the cake.
A New industrial Age
Whether it is an old mine becoming the world's largest solar ... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Tuesday, October 4, 2011,
from Sierra Club
Whether you're planning a complete home makeover or just moderately tweaking your living space, this week's tips will help you choose eco-friendly materials for your remodeling project.
Tip #2: Opt for efficient windows.
Upgrade old windows with new panes that bear the Energy Star seal of approval, which could help you reduce energy bills by 15%. Then dress your windows to weather all seasons: Prepare for summer heat by installing awnings on south-facing windows. Keep wint... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Monday, October 3, 2011,
from Clean Technia
The sexy movie stars of the solar panel business are photovoltaic (PV) panels, but you might not want Hollywood deciding what to put on your roof. My colleague, Glenn Meyers, has discussed how solar PV panels work in a concurrent article. I will not cover that here. But every star has their working relatives. For PV panels, the older working brothers are solar thermal panels and “distant cousins” are solar air panels which I come to at the end.
Concentrating the Sun
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Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Monday, October 3, 2011,
from ASD News
Patuxent River, Md. - The Navy reached a milestone in its quest to gain energy independence today, when an MQ-8B Fire Scout successfully flew the first unmanned biofueled flight at Webster Field in St. Inigoes, Md.
"Today's flight marks a significant milestone with Fire Scout being the Navy's first unmanned aircraft to use biofuel technology," said Rear Adm. Bill Shannon, program executive officer for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons. "I am very pleased we can add MQ-8B to... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Monday, October 3, 2011,
from Trade Arabia
Regional experts and innovators will discuss the advancement in renewable energy solutions and address the need for alternative energy solutions at a major summit to be held in Sharjah this month.
"The Green Middle East 2011" exhibition and conference will be held at Expo Centre Sharjah from October 17 to 19 in conjunction with Bee’ah, a leading integrated environmental and waste management organisation.
A hot topic for discussion at the summit will be the need for legi... Continue reading ...
Posted by eco.nomics.edu on Sunday, October 2, 2011,
from The Green Market
Green schools are increasingly common, they play a very important role in preparing the youth of today for the jobs of tomorrow. They also train people already in the workforce for new responsibilities in the green economy. Ideally, in addition to a sustainability focused education, green schools have a physical infrastructure that serves as a working model of green buildings. Green schools also have a behavioral component that translates to shared sustainable practices b... Continue reading ...
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