In its new report, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) indicates that the Department of Energy (DOE) has been over estimating in its work to calculate the costs of going green.
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Aug, 2013
With the Obama Administration aiming to revive an eco-friendly campaign for nationwide energy efficiency, what better place to set an example for the rest of the country than Washington D.C. itself? That’s the goal for Mayor Vincent Gray’s new Sustainable DC project, designed to make the national’s capitol into the United States’ greenest, most environmentally-friendly city.
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Aug, 2013
As part of the Obama administration’s renewed push for nationwide energy efficiency, the Department of Energy (DOE) has been predominantly targeting federal agencies and larger businesses for improved building codes and other eco-friendly upgrades in order to reduce the country’s energy consumption. But now, the DOE is looking to expand its efforts to include smaller buildings too.
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Jul, 2013
Yesterday, we discussed on this blog that a new energy efficiency bill – with the bipartisan support of Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Rob Portman – had finally made its way to the Senate floor for a debate and what supporters hope will be a quick passage into law.
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Jul, 2013
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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Jul, 2013
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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Jul, 2013
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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Jul, 2013
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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Jul, 2013
AOL Real Estate has identified some of the most prominent and harmful issues a home may contain, which home inspection contractors can address.