Television sets to become more energy efficient

30 Dec, 2013

A voluntary agreement has been reached between environmental advocates, government regulators and the television industry to make TV set-top boxes more energy efficient.

A controversial solar plant to be built in Los Angeles

27 Dec, 2013

The site of a proposed solar power plant in Los Angeles is causing controversy among historical and environmental groups.

Go green without breaking the bank

26 Dec, 2013

Help make your home more environmentally sustainable without spending money by following these tips.

Have an energy audit to take advantage of tax credits

23 Dec, 2013

By making energy efficiency home improvements you could apply for federal tax credits, but eligibility expires at the end of 2013.

20 Philadelphia schools to receive solar power in 2014

20 Dec, 2013

The Philadelphia Solar Schools Initiative hopes to make 20 area schools energy efficient by the end of 2014.

Renewed hope for Senate’s bipartisan energy efficiency bill

19 Dec, 2013

With Democratic and Republican lawmakers coming together to pass a budget bill, there is renewed hope for the passage of the Senate’s energy efficiency proposal.

Make your home more energy efficient this winter

18 Dec, 2013

Cut down on your energy costs and monthly bills this winter by following these tips to make your house greener and more efficient.

New German minister to reduce energy efficiency commitments

17 Dec, 2013

German Chancellor Angela Merkel unveiled her new grand coalition government to be sworn in Tuesday. The departments of energy and the economy have been streamlined to answer to one “super minister” and vice chancellor.

$250 million in federal money earmarked for rural energy efforts

16 Dec, 2013

The United States Department of Agriculture is allocating $250 million in federal funding to improve energy efficient systems in rural areas across the country.

Wilmington, NC offers energy efficiency program to low-income residents

13 Dec, 2013

Duke Energy Progress is allowing low-income residents in Wilmington, North Carolina who qualify to participate in a program designed to teaching home energy efficiency techniques. The company will also provide no-cost energy saving products.