As Americans adopted more energy efficient lifestyles over the past decade, the overall increase of energy consumption that has been the trend for much of the past century has leveled off, according to a study released today from the U.S. Energy Information Association.
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Jul, 2012
Before being energy efficient was all the rage, Frank and Vicki Fanta of Omaha, Nebraska, were living the “green life” for decades.
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Jul, 2012
Lexington, Kentucky, is now a national leader in home energy efficiency, as it is the first city in the country to enforce a new rating system that grades recently constructed residences on their environmental friendliness.
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Jul, 2012
According to predictions from many meteorologists and experts in the area, conditions are ripe in many parts of Maryland for all kinds of household damage.
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Jul, 2012
The authors of a new survey from Pike Research, a marketing firm that analyzes business trends, forecasted that the market for energy efficient retrofits will increase dramatically over the coming years.
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Jul, 2012
Residents of Boulder County, Colorado can now be eligible to win a free energy-efficient home makeover if they enter a new competition sponsored by local businesses and government.
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Jul, 2012
Winners of the third annual Energy Star and The House Designers’ Residential Design Competition were announced in Austin, Texas on June 1, with top designs aimed at tackling energy efficiency and the potential weather threats associated with global warming.
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Jul, 2012
Delmarva Power, one of Maryland’s largest energy providers, is poised to start an initiative aimed at making the state more energy efficient following approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission.
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Jul, 2012
Pennsylvania residents now have the opportunity learn more about how to keep their homes more energy efficient, thanks to a new webinar series developed by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
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Jun, 2012
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that its next biennial Solar Decathlon will be held over the first two weekends of October, 2013, at Orange County Great Park in Irvine, California.