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Biden declared photovoltaic panels and heat pumps essential to national defense — now he needs policies to stimulate demand.
by Daniel Cohan
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Despite the huge global opportunity for reducing fossil fuel demand, solar water heating is virtually unheard of in the U.S. Here's why, and how to change that.
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The challenge stems from laws and regulations that fail to encourage energy efficiency programs from helping households or businesses make necessary upgrades.
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The GHG emissions of the HVAC industry are one of the biggest risks of climate change.
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And four reasons why the business of air conditioning is slow to make strides in both cost or efficiency.
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New global deal to phase out hydrofluorocarbons found in refrigerators and HVAC systems delivers 'huge win for the climate.'
by James Murray
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What does the first decade of LEED project data reveal about architects, engineers and building energy efficiency?
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Brickell City Centre plans a clever mixed-materials trellis to make the most of the fresh air, sunlight and water that come from the sky.
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Small, efficient off-grid renewable energy systems with batteries could change life for homeowners — and trigger big societal changes.
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Turning everyday objects, such as thermostats and streetlights, into smart connected devices has lots of potential if businesses and cities can find the killer apps.
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A key technology in smart buildings, demand response helps keep the grid balanced and saves energy with "negawatts."
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Carbon dioxide-based refrigeration technology from UTC company Carrier is finding uses in food storage and transportation.
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Smart grid advancements have tended to benefit utilities more than consumers, and market-based obstacles remain in the way.
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A trial with Pacific Gas & Electric tests consumer acceptance of cloud-connected thermostats and demand response programs.
by Derek Top
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Incentives can make or break the economics of a solar power project -- and to get them, you must act swiftly.
by Sam Lee
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How can your company obtain its share of local, state and federal energy benefits? Learn how here.
by Bob Zak
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U.S. businesses have big opportunities in home lighting and heating, where CFLs, LEDs and heating oil-to-natural gas conversions are poised for growth.<br />
by David Wigder
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IBM is partnering with Switzerland's largest retailer Migros, a local utility and the country's grid operator to test how companies can manage industrial power demand to optimize their use of renewable energy.
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Scientists are developing smart-building materials that can regulate temperatures without air conditioning or heating, potentially cutting energy costs for commercial and industrial buildings.
by Jennifer Kho
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A new report gives insight on how property owners can maximize their return from investing in green upgrades.
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Pike Research predicts the building energy efficiency market will grow in value to $103.5 billion in 2017.
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General Motors' plans to install solar systems at dealers and offices, SAP's ice-based methord for saving energy and cooling air, and reseach on the use of the agave plant -- ingredient in tequila -- as a biofuel are among the stories on our radat this morning.
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High upfront costs, long payback periods, lack of capital and a perceived risk and uneasiness over measuring energy savings are some of the major barriers to major investments in energy efficiency projects.
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Carbon Trust guide says low-cost measures could save companies 20 percent on their energy bills.
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The newest Walmart Canada fresh and frozen food distribution center will be 60 percent more energy efficient that Walmart's other centers and will be topped by wind turbines and solar panels.