Is the American Power Act a Good Bill?

The debate for the newest Climate Bill introduced by Senators Kerry and Lieberman and dubbed “The American Power Act,” was opened for debate last Wednesday in Washington, DC.  This bill aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 17 percent by 2020 and 80 percent by 2050.  The bill is designed to support and invest in [...]

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Last week to register for EE Global in Washington, DC

This is the last week to register for the Energy Efficiency Global Forum and Exposition 2010 in Washington, DC.  Visit the EE Global website for more information on the agenda, workshops and speakers.  Register for this exciting event now and receive a 10% discount by using the registration code ASEB!

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Nominate a Star of Energy Efficiency Today!

Nominate a Star for the Alliance to Save Energy’s Annual Energy Efficiency Awards Ceremony today!  The deadline is March 26th. “September 14th, 2010 will mark the 18th Annual “Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency” Awards Dinner.  With an ever-increasing global demand for energy, there has never been a greater time to pause and recognize [...]

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Investment Trends in Green Industries

Investment in renewable energy A shift is occurring from investment in actual renewable energy production towards investment in energy storage instead of production. A survey indicated that venture capitalists may be moving away from investments in businesses that produce electricity with wind or solar power, in favor of companies that specialize in energy storage and [...]

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Solar Storage Demonstration Project

I recently mentioned the difficulties of renewable energy storage and the importance of storage in creating a viable future energy source.  A new solar energy storage demonstration project was just announced yesterday: PNM is gearing up to participate in a demonstration project funded in part with $1.75 million in stimulus money to test a battery [...]

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Cash For Caulkers: Update

Obama is headed to Savannah Georgia to outline the ‘Cash for Caulkers’ program today.  The Associated Press posted a good article with any new information available.

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Andersen Corporation Wins ENERGY STAR(R) Partner of the Year

Andersen Corporation Named 2010 ENERGY STAR(R) Partner of the Year Recognized in 1999 as the First National Window Partner of the Year, Andersen is Again Honored BAYPORT, Minn., March 1 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) have named Andersen Corporation as 2010 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year [...]

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San Francisco Preparing for an Electric Car Future

San Francisco recently adopted new building codes that require all new construction to provide for the use of electric cars.  To encourage adoption in existing buildings, the city has created a lending scheme called the Green Financing Program for retrofits in existing buildings.  An increased concentration of new electric vehicle purchases in urban areas is [...]

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Obama’s New HOME STAR “Cash for Caulkers” Program

In an effort to create green jobs, lower energy use, and reduce emissions, a new proposal to create a program in an effort to boost weatherization around the country is now circling the Capitol.  Obama’s new HOME STAR “Cash for Caulkers” program is designed in the same vein as the successful “Cash for Clunkers” program.  [...]

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