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TVA Study Shows Regional Energy Efficiency Potential

The Tennessee Valley Authority's energy efficiency plans are within the achievable range of potential energy savings for the region, a study commissioned by TVA shows. more...
Filed under: Energy Efficiency

Electric Car Tops Greenest Vehicle List for First Time in 12 Years

With the auto industry back on its feet and fuel economy standards shifting into high gear, automakers provided American consumers with a huge array of vehicles and technologies to choose from in 2012. more...
Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Nashua nonprofit looks to do energy upgrades for businesses

The recession and rock-bottom prices for natural gas have weakened the short-term financial case for switching to alternative energy, and an unusual Nashua program is finding that the two factors have had another effect: Making businesses reluctant to invest in energy efficiency, even when a large portion of the cost is covered. more...
Filed under: Energy Efficiency

TEP seeks rate surcharge to give rebates

Tucson Electric Power Co. customers will be able to get new rebates for buying variable-power pool pumps, recycling their old refrigerators and making other energy-saving moves, under a program up for approval by state regulators this week. more...
Filed under: Energy Efficiency

Ameren Missouri Seeks to Recover Costs for Reliability Improvements, Cleaner Air and Energy Efficiency Programs

Today, Ameren Missouri, a utility company of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), filed an electric rate increase request with the Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC). more...
Filed under: Energy Efficiency

 

ARTICLES

Texas Military Bases Could Offer Timely Energy Relief to ERCOT's Power Grid as EPA Rulings May Force Shutdown of 1,300 MW's by Early 2012.

By John Frank -
The DoD leadership is pressing for innovation from Utility participants, equipment vendors, and ESCO implementers to deliver a diverse range of secure onsite clean energy more...
Filed under: Demand Response

DSM and Demand Respone - Concepts Universally Accepted...

By Joao Gomes -
There are many definitions of DSM and Demand Response, Demand Response is a new name possibly the most charming for the Demand Side Management - more...
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Up in Smoke: Seven Gigawatts of Coal Retrenches from PJM

By Ade Dosunmu -
At the most recent annual auction for electric capacity in PJM, the Base Residual Auction (BRA) for delivery year 2014/15 electric capacity cleared with lower more...
Filed under: Demand Response

Power Storage Advances from Unexpected Sources: Renewable Energy Storage Kicked Into High Gear

By James Cahalin -
What do you think has a greater impact on society, a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport or a Tesla Roadster? Both have spectacular performance reviews, with more...
Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Energy Efficiency: The Other Side of the Equation

By David Holt -
Last month, when President Obama unveiled the Better Buildings Initiative to provide incentives for businesses to become more energy efficient, we were reminded how efficiency more...
Filed under: Energy Efficiency
 
 

ENERGY BLOGS

Cyberthreats Recognized by FBI

Blogger Photo By Ernie Hayden - On January 31st FBI Director Robert Mueller and National Intelligence Director James Clapper noted in a US Senate hearing that more...

Life in the Fast Lane – Electric Vehicle Observations

Blogger Photo By Ben Lack -   Recently I had the opportunity to use a Nissan Leaf™ for several full days, a much more interesting exercise more...

5 Things You Want in a Shower Head, 3 Things You Do Not

Blogger Photo By Don Ames -   5 Things You Want in a Shower Head, 3 Things You Do Not by Don Ames,   www.detectenergy.com When more...

USAGAPP.com USA Green jobs now.Org Secures bids for smart grid inspections 2012 summer. Green Electr

Blogger Photo By Ron Vogt - USAGAPP.com USA Green jobs now.Org Secures bids for smart grid inspections 2012 summer. Green Electricity Network Integration ($36.4 million) USAGAPP.com more...

Is Your Infrastructure Ready for Smart Metering? – Part 4

Blogger Photo By Jay Cappy - By Jay Cappy, Verizon Business PS Utility Practice Lead – IT Advisory Services   This is part four of the more...

Clean energy: How much hot air?

Blogger Photo By Elisa Wood Lisa Cohn -   By Elisa Wood February 1, 2012 NewScientist’s January 28 issue is likely to unsettle clean energy advocates – but more...
 

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Steps Towards a Low Carbon Future: Technologies That Will Support the Global Revolution Required

Thursday Feb 9, 2012 - 11:00 AM Eastern - Your Desktop

Did you know the United Kingdom, the world's sixth largest economy, expects to exceed EU targets for carbon emission reduction by 2020? Scotland, the Northern part of United Kingdom, is currently becoming a world class leader in promoting sensor, offshore more...

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