Filter Results: Energy_Efficiency
How a holistic view of buildings can cut energy use and costs
Not only are energy-efficient buildings cheaper to run, but they also can be healthier — and can even help companies attract employees and shareholders … more
Six Surprising Sustainability Facts
A staggering two-thirds of the energy from coal, gas and nuclear power generation in North America is wasted in the form of heat that’s vented up smoke stacks and cooling towers … more
We Can’t Wait: President Obama Announces Nearly $4 Billion Investment in Energy Upgrades to Public and Private Buildings
President Obama today announced nearly $4 billion in combined federal and private sector energy upgrades to buildings over the next 2 years … more
10 Ways to Boost Your Building’s Energy Efficiency in 2012
Faced with a promising new year, we have an opportunity to start fresh and get fit — and that includes our buildings … more
Minnesota Retrofits to Save $3m a Year
Energy efficiency improvements across 36 facilities in Minnesota will generate more than $3 million in permanent, ongoing energy savings every year for the foreseeable future, according to the Minnesota Department of Commerce … more
Minnesota accepts the better buildings challenge
“Minnesota is excited to contribute to this nationwide effort, helping lead the country in achieving aggressive and achievable energy savings goals,” said Commissioner Rothman, … more
Efficiency Could Cut Electricity Use 15%, Report Says
Energy efficiency is likely to bring down U.S. electricity consumption by five to 15 percent by 2020, relative to forecast trends, according to a report by The Brattle Group … more
6 Ways to Fund Energy Efficiency Retrofits
Energy efficiency is one of the most popular first steps to take when addressing corporate energy footprints, for the simple reason that small investments can produce big results … more
Energy Efficiency Financing ‘Has $150bn Potential’; Report Compares Commercial Opt-Out Programs
Such investment would be one of the most cost-effective ways of reducing energy costs for businesses … more