Efficient energy use

Up to $55 million boost for Alberta businesses to improve energy efficiency

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Monday, November 2, 2020
Energy efficiency, Articles, Energy policy, Energy, Energy conservation, Sustainable development, Efficiency, Efficient energy use, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

The Energy Savings for Business program will increase the accessibility and adoption of sustainable energy efficiency technologies.

Key Points: 
  • The Energy Savings for Business program will increase the accessibility and adoption of sustainable energy efficiency technologies.
  • The energy efficiency industry in Alberta is primed and ready to get skilled technicians and tradespeople working quickly and safely.
  • Energy efficiency boosts productivity, while reducing operating costs and emissions for small- and medium-scale industrial and commercial businesses.
  • The Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta, a member of the Alberta Trade Contractors Coalition, supports energy efficiency initiatives.

PG&E Promotes ENERGY STAR Products to Help Customers Lower Energy Bills

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Other Consumer, Environment, Construction & Property, Other Energy, Utilities, Building Systems, Energy, Consumer, Other Construction & Property, Energy-saving lighting, Articles, Home appliances, Equipment, Energy, Energy efficiency, Energy policy, Energy conservation in the United States, Efficient energy use, Energy Star, Washing machine, LED lamp

According to ENERGY STAR, two-thirds of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. came from energy use in homes and other buildings.

Key Points: 
  • According to ENERGY STAR, two-thirds of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. came from energy use in homes and other buildings.
  • The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy.
  • PG&E shares the following ENERGY STAR product specific savings to help customers save energy and money while helping to protect the planet this October:
    LED light bulbs: ENERGY STAR certified lighting uses up to 90% less energy than incandescent bulbs, lasts 15 times longer, and saves more than $50 in electricity bills over their lifetime.
  • Washing machines and dryers: Save more than $370 over the lifetime of an ENERGY STAR certified clothes washer and even more with an ENERGY STAR washer/dryer pair.

Budderfly Raises $7.8 Million to Expand Energy Efficiency Outsourcing Solutions Platform

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Articles, Economy, Energy policy, Energy efficiency, Energy conservation, Low-energy building, Sustainable building, Outsourcing, Efficient energy use

Budderfly provides businesses with immediate savings and long-term operational advantages on their energy costs and usage.

Key Points: 
  • Budderfly provides businesses with immediate savings and long-term operational advantages on their energy costs and usage.
  • The company's unique outsourcing model combines comprehensive no-cost energy solutions such as new and upgraded equipment, optimized operations, system maintenance and monitoring and detailed data collection in one no-cost, risk free package.
  • "Budderfly continues to hold its leadership role in the growing energy efficiency market.
  • Budderfly is disrupting the energy industry by leading the digital transformation of energy consumption conservation through its unique Energy Efficiency as a Service model.

U.S. DOE Unveils $65 Million Opportunity to Improve Building Efficiency and Electric Grid Resilience

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Energy, Articles, Energy policy, Energy economics, Electric Power Research Institute, Energy in California, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Efficient energy use, Renewable energy transition

EPRI hosted Brouillette on Tuesday to highlight residential building efficiency technologies that reduce carbon emissions from the electric sector and increase grid resilience.

Key Points: 
  • EPRI hosted Brouillette on Tuesday to highlight residential building efficiency technologies that reduce carbon emissions from the electric sector and increase grid resilience.
  • Duke Energy collaborated with EPRI on the study to understand energy use patterns in zero ready and solar homes.
  • Our energy efficiency and renewable energy programs have been popular as customers seek to be more sustainable in all aspects of their lives."
  • By improving the efficiency of buildings, especially in the residential sector, we're reducing emissions from two out of three sectors.

SoCalGas' Energy Efficiency Programs a Win-win for Customers and California's Emissions Reduction Goals

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Energy, Energy policy, Articles, Energy efficiency, Energy conservation in the United States, Efficient energy use, Industrial ecology, Sustainable energy, Renewable energy transition

Last year, a study by Energy Futures Initiative determined that energy efficiency is one of the most cost-effective and beneficial tools available to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reach California's climate goals.

Key Points: 
  • Last year, a study by Energy Futures Initiative determined that energy efficiency is one of the most cost-effective and beneficial tools available to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reach California's climate goals.
  • "As a leader in energy efficiency, we are committed to continuing to offer our customers programs that help make their SoCalGas bill more affordable and also promote energy efficiency."
  • An energy efficient appliance can help save customers thousands of dollars in energy bills over its lifetime.
  • Energy Efficiency Day is a collaboration between regional and national organizations aimed at helping individuals and organizations save energy and save money.

PG&E Celebrates National Energy Efficiency Day

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Articles, Energy, Energy economics, Energy efficiency, Energy development, Energy industry, Industries, Energy policy, Efficient energy use, Energy conservation

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is promoting ways to save energy and use it more efficiently in recognition of National Energy Efficiency Day (EE Day) today October 7, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is promoting ways to save energy and use it more efficiently in recognition of National Energy Efficiency Day (EE Day) today October 7, 2020.
  • Energy efficiency is the most affordable and fastest way to meet energy needs, cut utility bills, and reduce pollution.
  • EE Day reminds us of the importance of being energy efficient every day, said Aaron August, PG&E Vice President of Business Development & Customer Engagement.
  • PG&Es energy efficiency programs are built on Californias pioneering energy efficiency model, which has helped keep the states per capita electricity consumption nearly flat since the 1970s.

Power Plant Boiler Market Worth $22.8 Billion by 2025 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Articles, Energy, Economy, Energy policy, Energy efficiency, Energy economics, Efficient energy use, Industrial ecology, Sustainable energy, Carbon bubble

Increasing investments by companies to increase the efficiency of power are expected to continue to drive the growth of the

Key Points: 
  • Increasing investments by companies to increase the efficiency of power are expected to continue to drive the growth of the
  • The supercritical segment held the largest share of the Power Plant Boiler Market in 2019.
  • Rapid industrialization and infrastructural developments taking place in the region offer growth opportunities for the Asia Pacific Power Plant Boiler Market.
  • To enable an in-depth understanding of the competitive landscape, the report includes the profiles of some of the top players in the Power Plant Boiler Market.

Power Plant Boiler Market Worth $22.8 Billion by 2025 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Articles, Energy, Economy, Energy policy, Energy efficiency, Energy economics, Efficient energy use, Industrial ecology, Sustainable energy, Carbon bubble

Increasing investments by companies to increase the efficiency of power are expected to continue to drive the growth of the

Key Points: 
  • Increasing investments by companies to increase the efficiency of power are expected to continue to drive the growth of the
  • The supercritical segment held the largest share of the Power Plant Boiler Market in 2019.
  • Rapid industrialization and infrastructural developments taking place in the region offer growth opportunities for the Asia Pacific Power Plant Boiler Market.
  • To enable an in-depth understanding of the competitive landscape, the report includes the profiles of some of the top players in the Power Plant Boiler Market.

PSE&G Gains Approval for Landmark Clean Energy Future-Energy Efficiency Program

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Energy efficiency, Energy, Energy policy, Articles, Energy conservation, Public Service Enterprise Group, Efficient energy use

New Jersey now has the opportunity to be at the forefront of clean energy policy and be a role model for the nation."

Key Points: 
  • New Jersey now has the opportunity to be at the forefront of clean energy policy and be a role model for the nation."
  • PSE&G's $1 billion investment in energy efficiency, including customer programs and information technology platforms to support the energy efficiency investments, will drive significant progress toward achieving Governor Murphy's clean energy agenda.
  • To help build a workforce with the skills needed to implement energy efficiency projects, PSE&G last month launched an energy efficiency job training program.
  • PSE&G's energy efficiency program also is designed to:
    Help New Jersey achieve the BPU's preliminary energy savings targets of 2.15% for electricity and 1.1% for gas within five years.

New Online Resources to Aid Consumers With Fighting Climate Change

Greenhouse gas emissions, Carbon footprint, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Articles, Climate change policy, Energy, Energy policy, Environmental policy, Individual action on climate change, Efficient energy use

Electric at Home Focuses on switching to efficient, electric appliances, such as electric heating and cooling in the home.

Key Points: 
  • Electric at Home Focuses on switching to efficient, electric appliances, such as electric heating and cooling in the home.
  • With eHub, we want consumers to be empowered to make decisions that will improve their quality of life while also lowering their carbon footprint."
  • As a Community Choice Energy agency, SVCE was formed by 13 communities to fight climate change locally.
  • To achieve local and state climate goals, the next step is to further address emissions from transportation and buildings.