How to create your dream green home.
October 29, 2009 at 8:32 pm
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| | and products available. Having already researched retail pricing for their green products, the couple saw the significant cost savings they would experience with a DirectBuy membership and sought membership that same day. 'For the most part, everybody |
| Growth projected at 2.5-3.5 percent
October 29, 2009 at 8:28 pm
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| | will face problems in accessing international capital market at reasonable cost. Thus, it is imperative to mobilise domestic savings to finance a greater part of domestic investment,' it added. The report said that signs of recovery during FY10 are |
| Mike Hall MP celebrates 3275 homes made warmer in Weaver Vale
October 29, 2009 at 8:18 pm
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| | Vale and is urging more residents to come forward and get help with measures that could cut their energy bills by as much as £600 a year. Mike Hall MP said:- 'The Warm Front scheme helps people improve their homes' efficiency and is vital in helping |
| DTE Energy Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results; Maintains Updated 2009 Earnings Guidance
October 29, 2009 at 7:49 pm
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| | DETROIT, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) today reported third quarter 2009 earnings of $158 million, or $0.96 per diluted share, compared with $177 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, in the third |
| ItsEasyBeingGreen.com Fathers Day Sale: 25 Percent soured EcoKits Now Through June 21 One Buyer to Win Full-Bathroom Efficiency Retrofit
October 29, 2009 at 7:43 pm
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| | of dollars a year." Niagara Conservation's EcoKits feature some of the company's top-selling, easy-to-install water and energy conservation products and are optionally housed in an award-winning, earth-friendly, house-shaped box. The kits range in |
| Let's do this now, why wait?
October 29, 2009 at 7:41 pm
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| | told me by phone that we have the technology now to completely upgrade and enhance our use of energy in America. But we seem to lack the will. America is about change and innovation, Rothman says. And there are lots of jobs to be created if we get to |
| Improved spares management adds value
October 29, 2009 at 7:34 pm
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| | be taken to eliminate unnecessary inventory and waste in business process transactions should be welcomed for the cost savings and working capital reduction they can deliver. The ideal solution is one which reduces MRO spares processing and handling |
| Leak-tight valves and fittings help reduce energy costs
October 29, 2009 at 7:33 pm
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| | Steam leaks are a major contributor to the cost of energy. Dave Simko, manager of marketing resources, Swagelok Company, describes how certain sealing methods can substantially reduce steam leaks and contribute significantly to cost savings in the |
| Hotel rooms controlled by the Verde Energy Control System consume 33 percent less energy
October 29, 2009 at 7:26 pm
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| | Magnum Energy Solutions have put their Verde wireless and batteryless energy control system, powered by EnOcean, to the test in an independent study conducted at a Wyndham Hotel in Boston. The test |
| Turner: We must aim to `over achieve` on carbon budget
October 29, 2009 at 7:22 pm
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| | carbon during the first five year budget period. However, he warned that if the government uses the recession-related savings to help meet the target it could delay long-term investments in low carbon technologies and would then find it significantly |
| Pakistan fails to improve power generation capacity
October 29, 2009 at 7:11 pm
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| | by the United States. The $125 million provided by the US for the first phase of a Signature Energy Programme in Pakistan is aimed at increasing electricity output and conserving wasted energy of over 280MW and annual money savings of $97 million. The |
| SAC Farmers Meetings On Climate Change
October 29, 2009 at 7:05 pm
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| | through the milk cooler, needing just a little off-peak electricity to bring it to working temperature. This cuts energy demand and manager Hugh McClymont's bills. Through better use of slurry and dung Hugh also aims to cut the amount of bagged |
| Businesses Can Greatly Reduce Software and Energy Costs by Deploying Desktop Virtualization
October 29, 2009 at 7:02 pm
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| | Today, data center managers are seeking ways to rein in spending -- reducing energy costs and consumption, and, in general, doing more with less. In this regard, desktop virtualization continues to play a pivotal role. In addition to freeing up resources |
| UCF switches lighting in parking garage to go greener, save money
October 29, 2009 at 6:49 pm
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| | sodium lights with energy-efficient fluorescent lights in Garage H will save UCF about $42,000 a year in energy costs, according to a press release from the school today. UCF has been aggressively pursuing ways to cut energy costs in the face of millions |
| ADVISORY: Senator Feinstein and A Roadmap for U.S.-China Collaboration on Carbon Capture and Sequestration
October 29, 2009 at 6:17 pm
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| | and CEO, Asia Society Scott Daniels, Senior Partner, The Monitor Group S. Julio Friedmann, Carbon Management Program Leader, Energy & Environmental Directorate, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Orville Schell, Arthur Ross Director, Asia Society |
| Mainframe consolidation saves cash for Pennsylvania government
October 29, 2009 at 6:06 pm
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| | Pennsylvania officials plan to increasingly rely on virtualization technology to make better use of space and rein in energy costs. Ten years ago, about 15 agencies were running their own mainframes when the state decided to move them all into one |
| Google PowerMeter helps you save money on electricity bills
October 29, 2009 at 5:58 pm
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| | home' is still far from reality, but Google is taking steps to make it easier to monitor your energy usage, and potentially save a chunk of cash. It's been available to US users for some time, but PowerMeter is now available in the UK. This free software |
| Guest commentary: Low-cost, high-return process control improvements, part 3
October 29, 2009 at 5:54 pm
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| | and associated equipment. This month we consider two more. Idea 4: Stop cycling energy loops When energy-consuming control loops are cycling, they lose efficiency. Imagine how inefficient your car would be if you were constantly pressing and backing off |
| Obama targets data centers for energy cuts
October 29, 2009 at 5:41 pm
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| | The Obama administration is calling on federal agencies to cut energy consumption in their data centers as part of the broader effort to green federal operations. The executive order President Barack Obama signed Oct. 5 requires agencies to begin |
| Silicon-air battery promises power for thousands of hours
October 29, 2009 at 5:39 pm
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| | stable and more common material – we can create very lightweight batteries with infinite shelf life and high energy capacity.' Silicon-air batteries would provide significant savings in cost and weight, because they lack the built-in cathode of |
| IXYS and Power Efficiency Announce Orders for Single Phase Motor Efficiency Controllers
October 29, 2009 at 5:37 pm
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| | Module targeted at design engineers who are interested in making AC induction motors in their original equipment more energy efficient. This Evaluation Module, along with regular single phase Motor Efficiency Controllers, is available for purchase on the |
| U.S. scientist ordered held on espionage charges
October 29, 2009 at 5:15 pm
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| | in Washington, according to court papers. FBI agents also found three computer drives, eight videotapes, $30,000 in savings bonds and 55 gold Kruggerrand coins worth about $50,000 in a safe deposit box Nozette had rented at a California bank, a court |
| Using energy credits on farm
October 29, 2009 at 5:02 pm
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| | going green, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 supports the effort with federal tax credits for energy efficiency for individual homes. Nancy Craig with corporate communications at Alliant Energy, says rebates will help offset the |
| DTE Energy touts economic impact of smart grid grants
October 29, 2009 at 4:53 pm
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| | The economic impact of nearly $170 million spent to bring high tech energy service to Michigan over the next two years will provide jobs and needed spending in Michigan's economy, said Anthony F. Earley Jr., DTE Energy chairman and CEO. Earley was |
| Independent study shows potential for wireless energy management in hotels
October 29, 2009 at 4:49 pm
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| | Magnum Energy Solutions put their Verde wireless and batteryless energy control system, enabled by EnOcean, to the test in an independent study conducted at a Wyndham Hotel in Boston. The test sought |
| Oil Companies Give Cool Outlook as Profits Tumble
October 29, 2009 at 4:42 pm
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| | SpA dashed hopes for an imminent turnaround for the oil industry, saying sluggish economic recovery was weighing on energy demand and prices. The three posted big drops in quarterly earnings on Thursday after crude oil and natural gas prices plummeted |
| U.S. Secretary of Energy Visits PECO & Awards $200 Million in Smart Meter Stimulus
October 29, 2009 at 4:41 pm
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| | Funding to bring $1.5 billion in savings to PECO customers and create more than 4,300 jobs PHILADELPHIA, Oct 29, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- United States Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu came to Philadelphia today to |
| Enworks wins 9.9m of public funding for four years
October 29, 2009 at 4:39 pm
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| | Established in 2001 by the NWDA, Enworks is a not-for-profit organisation that helps North West businesses reduce their energy use, make cost savings and reduce their impact on the environment. Enworks will underpin the delivery of the 'Improving Your |
| "Cool roofing" booklet points to environmental benefits combined with cost savings
October 29, 2009 at 4:37 pm
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| | roofs" reduce the roof surface temperature by up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, resulting in both direct and indirect energy savings, along with extended roof life, lower maintenance costs, and multiple environmental benefits. White Is Green / Making Sense |
| Recovery slow for Shell as profits dive
October 29, 2009 at 4:36 pm
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| | Royal Dutch Shell is "not expecting a quick recovery" from low demand for energy and depressed profits, and warned of further redundancies on top of the planned 5,000 job cuts this year. By Rowena Mason Published: 8:02PM GMT 29 Oct 2009 Empty |
| Oil companies give cool outlook as profits tumble
October 29, 2009 at 3:42 pm
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| | SpA dashed hopes for an imminent turnaround for the oil industry, saying sluggish economic recovery was weighing on energy demand and prices. The three posted big drops in quarterly earnings on Thursday after crude oil and natural gas prices plummeted |
| Call for green label on laptop adaptors
October 29, 2009 at 3:32 pm
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| | at the end of the world's power cables, wants consumers to be informed of the carbon and energy efficiency of its products so that they can make a choice about whether to pay extra for greener computers. The current energy efficiency standard for |
| Multimillion boost to increase business efficiency
October 29, 2009 at 3:31 pm
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| | help companies start and grow. Established in 2001 by the NWDA, ENWORKS enables businesses to achieve resource efficiency savings by managing and reducing their use of energy, water and raw materials. ENWORKS supports businesses to review in full their |
| Compressors save furniture maker £22k pa
October 29, 2009 at 2:55 pm
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| | Pontefract, compressed air is used to power a number of important processes. As part of a company wide energy efficiency and cost reduction strategy, Carleton has been reviewing all areas of energy consumption. This recently included calling on local |
| Product Solutions
October 29, 2009 at 2:50 pm
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| | bond referendum, coupled with a performance contract, resulting in facility and technology upgrades, building expansion and operational cost savings. This approach resulted in more than $12 million of improvements to the district's schools, while |
| Shell's profits tumble 73%
October 29, 2009 at 2:25 pm
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| | Plc and Eni dashed hopes of an imminent turnaround for the industry, as sluggish economic recovery weighs on energy demand and prices, contributing to a big drop in profits. Shell, Europe's largest oil company by market value, said on Thursday it was |
| DTE Energy, White House Tout Economic Impact of Smart Grid Grants / DTE Energy chief says $83 million grant will accelerate program in Michigan
October 29, 2009 at 2:24 pm
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| | DETROIT, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The economic impact of nearly $170 million spent to bring high tech energy service to Michigan over the next two years will provide jobs and needed spending in Michigan's economy, said Anthony F. Earley, Jr., DTE Energy |
| DTE Energy, White House Tout Economic Impact of Smart Grid Grants
October 29, 2009 at 2:17 pm
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| | The economic impact of nearly $170 million spent to bring high tech energy service to Michigan over the next two years will provide jobs and needed spending in Michigan's economy, said Anthony F. Earley, Jr., Energy chairman and CEO. Earley was joined |
| Efficiency loss and capture in gearbox and motor coupling
October 29, 2009 at 2:10 pm
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| | into the mechanical components around it play an integral part in optimizing overall system efficiencies, providing designers with energy and cost savings. Having introduced the world's first low-backlash planetary gearbox, Wittenstein has spent 25 |
| Chula Vista Leads Cities in Action on Climate Change: First San Diego County City to...
October 29, 2009 at 2:06 pm
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| | BusinessWire - The City of Chula Vista, by achieving outstanding energy efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions, is the first city to join the Cool Planet Project, an energy efficiency and climate change mitigation program hosted by San Diego Gas |
| Viridity Energy Congratulates PECO on Smart Grid Advances and ARRA Stimulus Funding
October 29, 2009 at 2:05 pm
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| | CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viridity Energy, a company that transforms large energy consumers into 24/7 virtual power plants, issued a statement around todays visit by U.S. Secretary of Energy Chu to PECO headquarters following Tuesdays |
| USGBC Chooses Nokia's Jucu Factory As Leading Green Buildings
October 29, 2009 at 1:36 pm
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| | As the first award of its kind for a building in Romania, the Gold Rating for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, has been given in recognition of Nokias significant outlays towards the cause of cutting edge environmental features |
| Whirlpool wants to pull plug on 'dumb' appliances
October 29, 2009 at 1:35 pm
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| | Appliance manufacturer Whirlpool has received $19.3 million in U.S. Department of Energy funding as part of its , the company announced Thursday. Whirlpool, which markets appliances under the brand names Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, |
| UPDATE 1-Exxon lowers 2009 spending outlook
October 29, 2009 at 1:32 pm
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| | to $30 billion per year. The expected gap is due in part to about $600 million in cost savings and the pace of government approvals for some projects, a company executive said on a conference call with analysts. Exxon spent $19 billion through the first |
| $3.4 Billion to Spur Smart Energy Grid Transition
October 29, 2009 at 1:31 pm
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| | Applicants say investments will create tens of thousands of jobs, save energy and empower consumers to cut their electric bills Speaking at Florida Power and Light’s (FPL) DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center, President Barack Obama |
| Chula Vista Leads Cities in Action on Climate Change: First San Diego County City to Participate in the Cool Planet Project & Receive Climate Action Leader Designation
October 29, 2009 at 1:31 pm
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| | LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The City of Chula Vista, by achieving outstanding energy efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions, is the first city to join the Cool Planet Project, an energy efficiency and climate change mitigation program hosted |
| Daylight Saving Time: Why Do We "Fall Back" and "Spring Ahead"?
October 29, 2009 at 1:28 pm
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| | Webber points out for The Oregonian, "daylight saving time" is the correct term but most people say "daylight savings time" instead. "In fact, on google trends this week, 'daylight savings time' is trending while 'daylight saving time' | |
| Thomas Group Healthcare Survey Shows Direct Relationship Between Hospital-Physician Alignment, Revenue Growth and Cost Savings
October 29, 2009 at 1:20 pm
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| | on key goals and objectives, a consensus on critical priorities, an adaptive culture, and a willingness to focus energy on these priorities | |
| Energy Micro Announces World's Most Energy Efficient Microcontroller
October 29, 2009 at 1:19 pm
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| | EFM32 Gecko microcontroller family delivers 4x increase in battery life Oslo, Norway, 21st October 2009 - Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller company, today announced the availability of its first products, the 32-bit EFM32 Gecko | |
| LIUNA -- One of the Nation's Largest Unions of Construction Workers -- Testifies for...
October 29, 2009 at 1:14 pm
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| | -- backed significantly increased investment in residential weatherization during a U.S. Senate hearing today on the Clean Energy Jobs and America Power Act. 'Weatherizing homes, which account for 22 percent of America's energy consumption, can reduce | | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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