A new report from a host of labor unions and environmental groups across the country does exactly that, designating energy efficiency as the number one recommendation for increasing job growth and competitiveness among manufacturers.
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Aug, 2013
On July 24, Connecticut took an ambitious step forward for energy efficiency supporters when state government officials announced plans for its Microgrid Pilot Program, which seeks to upgrade the strength and reliability of electricity grids during severe weather. If successful, the initiative could have positive repercussions for power demands across the entire country.
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Inman News – a U.S. real estate news outlet – reports that the National Home Council is planning to launch a new nationwide campaign next month, aimed at improving how the market gathers and values data on energy efficient houses.
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Aug, 2013
As demand for energy efficient homes across the United States continues to grow, home builders are naturally looking for materials and construction methods that will build residences with a reduced environmental impact.
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Aug, 2013
After nearly 18 months of delays, the Department of Energy (DOE) has finally committed to pushing forward four new energy efficiency standards in Maryland and nine other states. Once implemented, these new measures could help save homeowners and building tenants over $3.8 billion in annual energy costs – equal to the amount of electricity needed to power four million houses.
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Aug, 2013
Rebuilding in tornado-ravaged towns like Springfield has helped residents to sweep away the debris and either fix or replace damaged structures. Part of this reconstruction has included an abundance of new opportunities to help maximize energy efficiency in the region.
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Aug, 2013
Part of the price of progress is that, as cities grow, urban development consumes greener spaces more and more.
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Aug, 2013
A new report from the Rhodium Group and United Technologies, titled Unlocking American Efficiency: The Economic and Commercial Power of Investing in Energy Efficient Buildings, concludes that energy efficiency is, if nothing else, a simply good business decision.
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Aug, 2013
California is looking to raise their standards for energy efficiency even higher, as the California Energy Commission (CEC) has officially ceased taking submissions for new energy-saving guidelines from product manufacturers that could yield incredible savings in electricity and water bills.
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Aug, 2013
As TechHive, a technology news source, reports, the Zero Home is the first residence in the United States that offers absolute energy-efficient living. This 4,300-square-foot “smart house” runs entirely off its own power, generated onsite by renewable fuel sources.