Shaheen-Portman earns support from White House

13 Sep, 2013

If passed, the bipartisan Shaheen-Portman bill would mark the first noteworthy energy efficiency action taken by Congress in six years.

SPIDERS represent next step in microgrid development

12 Sep, 2013

Microgrids are the latest development in energy efficiency measures. In the United States, homes and businesses receive their electricity needs from the larger national power grid.

Clean energy accounts for 14 percent of country’s power in first half of 2013

11 Sep, 2013

Citing a new EIA study, Earth Techling reports that 14.2 percent of the energy used by Americans in the first half of 2013 was clean, generated from completely renewable sources.

Green home construction yields tremendous value

10 Sep, 2013

There are three key factors in creating a green home: energy efficiency, improved air quality and renewable resources.

What is holding back energy efficiency in the United States?

9 Sep, 2013

Many homeowners and companies continue to follow poor conservation practices, creating an “efficiency gap” that creates a missed opportunity for up to 30 percent in potential savings.

Home builders and efficiency supporters reach breakthrough agreement

6 Sep, 2013

The Leading Builders of America (LBA) partnered with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) last month in a show of support for new residential energy codes that could drastically improve the efficiency of housing stock.

LED bulbs leading the way in energy efficient lighting

5 Sep, 2013

There are many simple, small and affordable options available to anyone in cutting back on energy expenses and harmful environmental impacts. One of the most prominent examples is simply swapping out your home’s lights with more efficient LED bulbs.

Obama administration unveils new energy efficiency proposals

4 Sep, 2013

The Department of Energy announced on August 29 some of the more specific rules that would help families and building owners achieve energy efficiency. 

Wisconsin schools produce energy savings for fourth consecutive year

3 Sep, 2013

A new energy efficiency program has helped the schools of Marshfield, Wisconsin, save over $500,000 over four straight years.

“Smart building” retrofit yields benefits beyond energy savings

2 Sep, 2013

The new retrofit installed a building management system that tracks patterns of energy usage, which can be used to both determine efficiency and find ways to improve it for the future.