Known as the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act – or, alternatively, just Shaheen-Portman – the bill has finally made its way to the Senate floor, where advocates are hopeful that a debate will end with the eco-friendly legislation becoming law.
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Jul, 2013
As states begin enacting new legislation for energy efficiency requirements, some areas are reporting greater clamor from residents for sustainability. One of the biggest hotspots for this demand has been New York, which, after establishing its Greener, Greater Buildings Plan, has seen many building owners request help for establishing more eco-friendly standards.
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With governments making strides toward energy efficiency on a local, state and national level, the number of energy efficient homes and businesses in the United States is looking to increase over the next decade, benefiting both the environment and electricity bills.
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Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced on Tuesday, July 23, that his city was the latest to join the fold, with a new plan that will dedicate $100 million to helping building owners afford green living renovations over time instead of all at once.
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The Natural Resources Defense Council, one of the country’s top environmental agencies, has released a new analysis outlining California’s energy efficiency accomplishments.
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AOL Real Estate has identified some of the most prominent and harmful issues a home may contain, which home inspection contractors can address.
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Blasting AC all day, every day is hardly conducive to affordable electricity bills and eco-friendly lifestyles. Implementing more energy efficiency measures at home can help bring down those expenses while still staying cool this summer.
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Jul, 2013
For anyone looking for ways to keep cool this summer without breaking the bank, here are a few tips to keep in mind.
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A major roadblock to increasing the number of energy efficient homes in the United States is awareness, but one Avon, Connecticut, library is looking to change that with a presentation on programs for home energy efficiency that is open to the public and free to attend.
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It’s no secret that homeowners can save on their electricity and heating bills in the long-term by living in more energy efficient homes, but the question remains is how to go about that? For one California couple, the answer was to build their own green home – from scratch!