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Trump's attempt to rollback lightbulb efficiency standards will cost Americans money and impact human health

Trump Administration Rolls Back Light Bulb Efficiency Standards

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Gina-Marie Cheeseman | 0 Comments

The light-emitting diode, more commonly known as an LED light bulb, is incredibly efficient. They use at least 75 percent less energy and last 25 times longer than incandescent lighting, according to the Department of Energy. Widespread use of LEDs could save about 348 TWh, which is equivalent to the annual electrical output of 44 large electric power plants and savings…

IPEEC 2017 Energy Efficiency Report Highlights Achievements, Challenges

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Andrew Burger | 0 Comments

Acting under the auspices of the G20, the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC) presented its 2017 Annual Report last week.

Infographic: World’s Most Energy Efficient Countries

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Thomas Schueneman | 0 Comments

There is a sense of excitement in the wake of a momentous Paris Climate Agreement and adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals last year. The “energy revolution” is already underway, the consequences of which are far-reaching, transforming the way we do business, build our homes and live our lives. But there’s an even more immediate solution available to all of us, and…

Renewable energy is one of four key elements to solving global warming

4 Keys To Stopping Global Warming

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Zachary Shahan | 1 Comments

COP21 was arguably one of the most epic meetings in the history of humanity. In a spirit of mutual cooperation, the international community agreed to finally begin to turn away from a fossil fuel-powered economy toward a clean, sustainable future. While it may be important to make general commitments to cut CO2 and methane emissions, and to keep under a certain temperature…

Energy efficiency has disrupted the traditional business model for power generators

Is Energy Efficiency Disrupting the Electric Utilities’ Business Model?

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Thomas Schueneman | 0 Comments

We live in an age of disruption. The word denotes an undesired consequence, as in climate disruption, but it often is a powerful, if still painful, force for positive change, growth and transformation. Research by Shakeb Afsah and Kendyl Salcito with the CO2 Scorecard Group, and Nicola Limodio, a doctoral candidate at the Department of Economics at the London School of Economics, have analyzed 40 years…

New Energy Reduction Assets Fund Finances NanoSure HVAC Tech

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Andrew Burger | 1 Comments

Opening up the market for SMB energy reduction assets (ERAs) to the investing public, Joule Assets staked out its first investment, financing that will enable NY’s Ener.co to bankroll a $1mm pipeline for its NanoSure energy efficient HVAC tech.

Big Returns for Utility Customers Using New Power Efficiency-Battery Storage Platform

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Andrew Burger | 0 Comments

Commercial and utility-scale battery storage and systems providers are getting a boost from state government initiatives in California, and, if a new proposal passes legislative muster, in New York. Integrated as part of intelligent demand response/reduction systems, and you may have the missing link that could drive the decarbonization, and decentralization, of US power infrastructure to new heights. A new…