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Federal Funding for 76 Water-Energy Conservation Projects in 13 Western States

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Andrew Burger | 0 Comments

The Dept. of Agriculture and Dept. of Interior’s Bureau of Land Reclamation are investing $47 million in shared-cost funding in joining with local authorities, farmers and ranchers to improve water conservation and energy efficiency, as well as enhance drought response,

U.S. Energy Efficiency Forecasts for 2014

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Richard Matthews | 0 Comments

Efficiency will have an even greater impact on both residential and industrial energy consumption this year compared to 2013. This is driven by policy at the federal, state and municipal levels. Net-positive energy buildings is another trend expected to grow in 2014. Other specific initiatives that will define energy efficiency in 2014 relate to financing, data usage, operational savings, and…

U.S. energy efficiency continued to improve in 2013 - this map show efficiency state-by-state

Review of U.S. Energy Efficiency in 2013

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Richard Matthews | 0 Comments

Energy efficiency has played a pivotal role in American productivity improvements. In 2013, energy efficiency continued to move forward in the U.S. Driven by cost savings, energy efficiency is good for business and the economy. Improving efficiency increases production and can even lead to a higher quality of material life. Energy efficiency improves the nation’s GDP for each national energy…

Reducing the environmental footprint for your small business starts with simple things like switching to LED lightbulbs

Reduce Your Small Business’s Environmental Footprint

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Thomas Schueneman | 3 Comments

No business is too small to contribute to making a difference in the state of our environment by lowering its resource consumption. A series of little changes add up to big change, both at the micro and macro level. If enough small businesses take steps to curb their water and energy usage, not only will it have a practical impact…

Energy 2030 from the Alliance to Save Energy lays out key steps to doubling energy productivity by 2030

Video Friday: Alliance to Save Energy – Doubling Energy Productivity by 2030

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Thomas Schueneman | 1 Comments

One of the most effective ways to create jobs, improve the overall economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions is simply improving energy efficiency, or what many call “energy productivity.” In the U.S. 57 percent of the energy flowing into the economy is wasted. Of the 12 leading industrial economies the United States ranks 9th in energy productivity. We can and…

Homeowners can reduce energy consumption and save money with the Tax Incentives Assistance Project

Tax Incentives for Home Improvements That Reduce Energy Consumption

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Thomas Schueneman | 1 Comments

By Shaun Bestby Homeowners can save up to $500 with the Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP). TIAP is a public interest collaboration that gives homeowners access to tax incentives for upgrading their home appliances and heating and cooling equipment to meet energy-efficiency standards. Time is running out. Residential tax incentives for both existing home credits and new home credits are…

Building efficiency is a growing trend serving both economic and environmental concerns

The Growth of Efficient Buildings

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Richard Matthews | 0 Comments

The area of building efficiency affords tremendous opportunities for both economic growth and reduced environmental impacts. Buildings are the single largest emitters of greenhouse gases. According to a UNEP study titled “Towards a Green Economy,” homes and businesses are responsible for 40 percent of the climate change causing carbon pollution. There is significant room for improvement in new construction and…