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- Strategies for Energy Efficient Modeling Seer 2003
- This case study report examines the technologies, methods and installation of specific energy efficiency strategies. The information presented here stems from a "gut rehab" of a house in rural New Jersey as part of the SEER project through the Building America Existing Buildings Program2. As other remodeling projects are undertaken...
- Case studies
- Power-Less Increasing Costs And Declining Resources Require a Commitment To Energy Efficiency
- Nowadays, industry professionals describe real estate in colorful terminology. This is a growing field, with many owners pursuing green buildings, making energy-efficient and environmentally sound decisions independent of the LEED certification. The article discusses various sidebars w.r.t. this aspect which, have been discussed in detail. To know more, refer to...
- White papers 2003-01-01
- National Emissions Trading: Key Design Issues and Complementary Policies for Promoting Energy Efficiency, Infrastructure Investment and Innovation
- This white paper article discusses some of the possible limitations with emissions trading, and the potential for appropriate scheme design choices and complementary policy measures to compensate for these. It reveals the key design questions for emissions trading schemes include coverage and permit allocation. In particular, the challenges faced by...
- White papers 2003-10-22
- Risk Transfer Via Energy-Savings Insurance
- Among the key barriers to investment in energy efficiency are uncertainties about attaining projected energy savings and potential disputes over stipulated savings. The fields of energy management and risk management are thus intertwined. While many technical methods have emerged to manage performance risks (e.g. building diagnostics and commissioning), financial methods...
- White papers 2002-01-25
- Performance Improvements at Wastewater Treatment Plants
- For most facilities, identifying system performance improvements requires a coordinated effort between system operators and management. Operator familiarity with system performance, combined with proper training and management support, can provide useful recommendations that lead to lower system operating costs. Several examples of the success of such teamwork can be found...
- Case studies
- Bangor Naval Base Silverdale, Washington: Innovation Brings Cost Savings and Energy Efficiency
- Bangor is the headquarters for the Commander Navy Region Northwest and serves as one of two homeports to the Navy's Trident ballistic missile submarine fleet. Johnson Controls' goal in its work with Bangor is to provide service that is faster, better, cost efficient and more effective than in the past....
- Case studies
- Smart Planning Yields "High Performance": Energy Efficient Bank Building for Thrivent Financial Bank
- This study gives information on energy efficiency at the Thrivent Financial Bank. Thrivent Financial Bank, created by the recent merger between the Aid Association for Lutherans and the Lutheran Brotherhood, took this guidance to heart when it constructed its new facility. They set goals for energy efficiency up front and...
- Case studies
- Innovation in the Renewable Heat Sector in the UK: Markets, Opportunities and Barriers
- In 2001, heating accounted for one quarter (24%) of total energy consumption. Domestic heating alone accounted for nearly 1/5th (17%) of the energy consumed and possibly up to 14% of total GHG emissions. Demand for heat is likely to fall as building energy efficiency regulations are tightened and older housing...
- White papers 2003-12-01
- Energy Efficiency Makes Good Business Sense
- Volatile energy prices, inefficient energy use and changes in regulations pose risks to every business. Companies that thrive in a changing energy market view their use of energy as a strategic advantage. These companies have successfully integrated energy strategies into their policies and the expected practices of employees. They have...
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- The SAVE Programme promoting energy efficiency.(Specific Actions for Vigorous Energy Efficiency implemented by the European Commission)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
- Specific Actions for Vigorous Energy Efficiency is a European Community-wide programme aimed at improving energy efficiency and thereby reducing the environmental impact of energy use in transport, industry, commerce and the domestic sector. It plays a key role in the EU's response to the Kyoto Protocol....
- Research articles 2000-03-01
- Over 60% of Residential Energy Consumers Implement Energy-Efficiency Measures, According to Platts Survey
- Business Editors BOULDER, Colo.--BUSINESS WIRE--Oct. 24, 2002 Energy-Efficiency and Voluntary Load Management Programs Identified as Most Valued Initiatives by Specific Customer Segments Sixty-three percent of residential consumers say they have implemented energy-efficiency measures in their homes over the past five years, according to a recent market...
- Research articles 2002-10-24
- Federal Employees Save $39 Million, Receive Department of Energy Awards for Energy Efficiency and Conservation
- WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Deputy Secretary of Energy Kyle E. McSlarrow today honored 27 individuals, teams, and organizations throughout the federal government for saving almost $39 million in energy costs in one year through energy efficiency improvements and energy saving strategies at federal facilities around the United...
- Research articles 2004-10-28
- Houston Expo to Kick Off President's Climate VISION Partnership with Industry; "Texas Technology Showcase" to Highlight Energy Efficiency
- News Advisory: On Monday, March 17, 2003, the U.S. Department of Energy DOE will join the Texas Industries of the Future in presenting the Texas Technology Showcase. DOE Assistant Secretary David Garman will give the opening plenary address to kick off President Bush's Climate VISION partnership with industry. The...
- Research articles 2003-03-13
- A Practical Guide to Green IT Planning - Server Energy Efficiency and Beyond
- Going Green? Multiple technologies exist, designed to operate more efficiently. But will simply deploying new technologies result in a real and sustainable impact? Greening IT requires a big-picture strategy filled with incremental steps. Changes in both process and technology will be what it takes to...
- Webcasts 2009-01-29
- ONSITE SYCOM and GPU Advanced Resources Form Alliance to Provide Energy Services and Retail Energy in Deregulating Markets
- CARLSBAD, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Oct. 4, 1999-- Onsite Energy Corp. dba ONSITE SYCOM Energy Corp. ("ONSITE SYCOM") (OTC BB:ONSE) the nation's largest independent accredited energy service company Monday announced the formation of a "preferred partner" alliance with GPU Advanced Resources Inc. to provide value-added services including energy efficiency and load management...
- Research articles 1999-10-05
- Competing with boundless energy efficiency: although every company is feeling the effects of rising energy costs, some manufacturers have gained competitive advantage by making energy efficiency part of their business strategy. It's a sustainability strat
- REGARDLESS OF INDUSTRY sector, companies are being impacted by energy's growing cost significance. While those rising prices signal the need for greater operating efficiency, management's biggest energy challenge is in recognizing and fulfilling its increasing competitive potential. For some manufacturers energy efficiency as...
- Research articles 2007-05-01
- Stimulus Energy Fund Tracker: 1.2% Spent, $36.2B To Go
- The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act -- aka stimulus money -- put aside nearly $37 billion big ones for the Department of Energy to spend (that includes $4 billion under the loan guarantee program) back when the bill was signed Feb. 17 into law. So far, $9.5 billion has been awarded....
- Blog posts 2009-08-24
- NF Energy: Speculative Buy, $8 Target
- Mike Havrilla submits: NF Energy Saving Corp. (NFEC.OB) is a provider of integrated energy conservation solutions utilizing energy-saving equipment, technical services and energy management solutions. Research Analyst Ira Zadikow of Pro-Active Research Group issued an initiation of coverage report on 8/28/09 with a speculative buy rating and $8/share long-term price...
- External links 2009-09-01
- Fermilab team wins energy-efficiency award.(Neighbor)
- Exelon Services Federal Group received a Department of Energy Departmental Energy Management Award in honor of its achievements in energy and water management for the Fermi National Accelerator Lab Pumping Retrofit Project. One of the group's team members, Steve Barstatis, together with four...
- Research articles 2002-12-01
- PETE Community Energy Efficiency initiative
- Conduct a National Assessment of Energy Efficiency Programs;Establish a Pilot Energy Efficiency College Network;Develop Instructional and Promotional Materials;Conduct Energy Efficiency Workshops and Audits;Design a National Energy Management Certification Program.In November/December the six PETE Regional Executive Directors mailed out surveys to almost 1000 community and technical colleges throughout the country. The...
- Research articles 1998-07-01
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