10/28 Energy Savings News

Landis+Gyr Applauds Smart Grid U.S. Stimulus Awards October 27, 2009 at 11:04 pm Announced $3.4 Billion includes funding support for 18 million smart meters that will empower consumers to cut energy bills, greenhouse emissions NEW YORK, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Landis+Gyr, the global leader in energy management offering BASF / Pepper Viner High-Performance Home Launched October 27, 2009 at 11:02 pm largest chemical company and Pepper Viner Homes present the Pepper Viner/BASF High-Performance Home - a model for near-zero energy construction for production builders nationally. Located in the Tucson, Arizona's Civano North Ridge community, the test New company offers optimized shipping rates service October 27, 2009 at 10:57 pm Aska Energy, an independent biofuels supply chain management firm, has launched a rail optimization clearinghouse geared toward the ethanol industry. Company President Dan Gordon said the service can benefit producers by lowering UNR pushes for sustainability: Leaders look at ways to conserve energy, recycle October 27, 2009 at 10:45 pm As the university moves toward improving energy efficiency on campus, one thing has always stood in the way: the budget. Earlier this month, the university received a $950,000 grant, making it possible to focus on three Benchmarking for Energy & Efficiency Savings in the Water Industry October 27, 2009 at 10:04 pm be tough and many water companies are looking to operational improvements as a way to achieve considerable cost savings. This case study describes how one of the water companies in England & Wales carried out a benchmarking study to assess not only the Rockwoll Publishes Figures on How Much Energy is Wasted Due to Lack of House Insulation October 27, 2009 at 9:53 pm UK home owners waste a staggering £2.9 billion on energy bills and inadvertently pump 15,529,410 tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year by failing to adequately insulate their homes, reveals new research and analysis from Rockwool DTE Energy SmartCurrents Program Awarded $84 Million DOE Grant A new generation of services to come with technology advances October 27, 2009 at 9:42 pm DETROIT, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DTE Energy today announced it has been awarded a nearly $84 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant that will allow the company to move forward with its SmartCurrents program, which Obama Team: US Needs Bill to Lead in Clean Energy October 27, 2009 at 9:38 pm administration warned on Tuesday that the U.S. could slip further behind China and other countries in clean energy development if Congress fails to pass climate legislation, as early signs of a rift emerged among Democrats over the bill's costs. Energy Do not cut transport spending BCC urges October 27, 2009 at 9:31 pm the Government not to cut infrastructure investment as it seeks to bring national debt down, describing transport and energy projects as the "lifeblood of British business". By Angela Monaghan Published: 12:01AM GMT 28 Oct 2009 In a letter to Cabinet GE Announces Latest Advancements to Leading Gas Turbine October 27, 2009 at 9:28 pm New Advanced Gas Turbine delivers higher performance, more flexibility and fewer emissions, with estimated fuel savings of $2 million per year GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct 27, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Using next generation gas turbine technology to increase Green Tech - Omatek Introduces 24-Hour Solar, Powered Hybrid October 27, 2009 at 8:19 pm the benefits of the solar system and those of the LED technology to proffer solutions capable of reducing energy consumption while saving a lot of costs. Seriki said that with the 24 hour solar hybrid solution, the Solar panel generates power for Forex: Obama Announces $3.4 Billion In "Smart Grid" Grants October 27, 2009 at 7:43 pm total public-private investment worth over $8 billion. Speaking at the opening ceremony for the DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center in Arcadia, Florida, Obama likened the state of America's energy infrastructure to the nation's roads before the Security a 'natural fit' with school's building management upgrade October 27, 2009 at 7:36 pm HOUGHTON, Mich. A $12 million project to improve energy efficiency and infrastructure at the Houghton-Portage Township School District also became an opportunity for the district to develop a security program. The project focused all around energy UK households waste 2.9 billion a year heating poorly insulated homes (Tue 27/10) October 27, 2009 at 7:29 pm Households offered help to properly insulate their homes UK home owners waste a staggering 2.9 billion on energy bills and inadvertently pump 15,529,410 tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year by failing to adequately insulate their BP riding out slump in oil prices October 27, 2009 at 7:07 pm BP showed signs of weathering the slump in oil prices after the energy giant posted a smaller-than-expected fall in third quarter profits. Shares in BP surged by as much as 5%, even though profits halved to 4.98 billion US dollars (3 billion Countywide sustainability policy to be implemented October 27, 2009 at 7:02 pm Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato today will sign into law a broad energy conservation policy to improve efficiency and cut wasteful spending in all county government operations. The new Sustainabilty Policy for Allegheny County will affect all Spirax Sarco helps Kettering General secure funding for £250k energy-saving project October 27, 2009 at 7:01 pm the project. Spirax Sarco calculated that switching from calorifiers to the company's EasiHeat™ systems would reduce the energy consumed in two of the hospital's plant rooms by between 6 and 10%, which enabled Kettering to successfully bid for OG&E's Smart Grid Project Selected to Receive $130 Million Stimulus Grant October 27, 2009 at 6:53 pm Extract not available. FMC Technologies Reports Third Quarter 2009 Diluted Earnings per Share From Continuing Operations of $0.73 October 27, 2009 at 6:51 pm Highlights: - Energy Production Systems' operating profit up 38 percent to a record $140.4 million - Total company backlog at $3.0 billion, including subsea backlog of $2.4 billion - Guidance Symposium on America's Energy Future Nov. 2 October 27, 2009 at 6:50 pm America has the potential to solve its energy crisis over the next decade, but doing so will require immediate investment in clean energy technologies, says Mark S. Wrighton, chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis and vice chair Independent Study: EnOcean-Based Verde Controls Reduce Hotel Room Energy Consumption October 27, 2009 at 6:48 pm Magnum Energy Solutions reported that it put its Verde wireless and batteryless energy control system, powered by EnOcean, to the test in an independent study conducted at a Wyndham Hotel in Boston Arch Rock moves into data center market Arch Rock expands its products to track data centers. Read More October 27, 2009 at 6:40 pm SAN FRANCISCO Energy monitoring firm Arch Rock is expanding its reach into the realm of data centers with a new version of its Energy Optimizer system, the company announced in October. Thus far "Blackout Nation" October 27, 2009 at 6:30 pm charging GPL? Who is making a profit on this transaction between two government-owned entities? Are there any cost savings which should be passed on to customers based on this transaction? This is a high number to be floating between two government-run NV Energy Selected for Smart Grid Infrastructure Grant October 27, 2009 at 6:16 pm Stimulus Funding to Support Companys Advanced Service Delivery Project LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NV Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NVE) announced today that it has been selected to receive a $138 million grant in stimulus funding from the Department of Energy Transport, energy and CO2: Moving toward sustainability October 27, 2009 at 6:13 pm air travel could increase four-fold. Without strong global action, these trends will lead to a doubling of transport energy use, with an even higher growth rate in CO2 emissions as the planet shifts toward high-CO2 synthetic fuels. The new report by the Terminix Eco-Friendly Insulation Keeps Money in Your Pocket and Pests Out of Your Home October 27, 2009 at 6:07 pm newsprint and is bonded, in a patented process, with boric acid that helps eliminate pests. R-Plus is an Energy Star-rated pest control insulation and is proven to have more effective sound-deadening ability than traditional fiberglass insulation. Pelosi: Obama Administration Takes Bold Steps to Transition to a Clean Energy Future October 27, 2009 at 5:48 pm Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on a new series of Administration clean energy announcements, made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, including a $3.4 billion investment in the Stunts are no substitutes for truly good policies October 27, 2009 at 5:33 pm to revert to original timing in October and as earlier promised by the Government while imposing DST, the Energy Adviser has said the timing will not change. This is a total surprise to us as he has no authority to speak on the public utility directly Toronto Hydro offers to pay customers to reduce energy October 27, 2009 at 5:23 pm Toronto Hydro is offering financial incentives to companies that reduce their energy consumption in data centres through virtualization and data centre consolidation projects. The Data Centre Incentive Program is supported by the Ontario Power Authority MWH Soft Introduces Industry's First Extension for Sustainable Water Network Design October 27, 2009 at 5:15 pm in InfoWorks WS, H2ONET Suite, and H2OMAP Water and InfoWater Executive Suites. The tool gives water utilities invaluable energy efficiency management capabilities for reducing both power costs and carbon footprints. A large percentage of energy input to Italian paper mill opens power plant October 27, 2009 at 5:07 pm mill recently unveiled a combined heat and power plant that provides electricity to its factory and occasionally dispatches energy back to the Italian grid. The plant also produces steam for internal production processes and hot water for the local Obama team: US needs bill to lead in clean energy October 27, 2009 at 5:06 pm Obama administration warned Tuesday that the U.S. could slip further behind China and other countries in clean energy development if Congress fails to pass climate legislation, even as the bill's chief author acknowledged that reducing heat-trapping Energy Focus, Inc. Invites You to Listen to its Rights Offering Presentation and... October 27, 2009 at 4:50 pm Energy Focus, Inc. Invites You to Listen to its Rights Offering Presentation and View its Public Sector Lighting Retrofit Market Analysis White Paper SOLON, Ohio, Oct. 27, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wild Things Release 2010 Schedule October 27, 2009 at 4:40 pm - Frontier League (FL) Washington Wild Things Washington, PA - The Washington Wild Things, presented by Washington Federal Savings Bank, released the 2010 baseball schedule Tuesday. The 2010 season is the Wild Things' ninth season of play in the Frontier Governor Rendell Applauds More Than $233 Million in Recovery Funds to Pennsylvania for Smart Grid Technology October 27, 2009 at 4:31 pm invest $3.4 billion in smart grid technology nationwide. In Pennsylvania, the funding will be directed to five energy companies to support a broad range of projects to strengthen and upgrade electrical transmission and encourage conservation. 'Today's CCCI disagrees with EAC's increases October 27, 2009 at 4:20 pm price increases should not have been imposed', it added The CCCI urged EAC to proceed with all necessary savings in its operation expenses together with a hastening of its investments for the transition from cruse oil to gas as the row material for the Permanent increase in EAC's bills October 27, 2009 at 4:16 pm Commerce Minister, Antonis Paschalides stated today that the Chairman of the Energy Regulatory Authority of Cyprus (PAEK) and its members will visit the Commerce Ministry to inform it officially on the proposal for the increase in the price of NV Energy wins grant to develop 'smart-grid' technology October 27, 2009 at 3:57 pm Contractors inspect units Monday at the Clark Generating Station. NV Energy reported third-quarter earnings that exceeded analysts' forecasts by 7 cents a share. Local power utility NV Energy has won a $138 million grant it applied for to begin California Autobody Association named EPA partner October 27, 2009 at 3:47 pm The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) named the California Autobody Association (CAA) an Energy Star Partner. The distinction recognizes the CAA effort to help its members increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. CAA is Burnt Out Economy Finds New Life with Green Technology October 27, 2009 at 3:40 pm ovation, Diane Grueneich – Commissioner, State Of California Public Utilities Commission opened proceedings looking at the implementation of energy efficiency programs and building partnerships nationally and internationally that advance best practices Closer look: Proposed revisions to ASHRAE 90.1 will have profound effect on industry October 27, 2009 at 3:28 pm Officials at the , Atlanta, are working on a revision to its standard 90.1 to increase building energy efficiency by 30 percent by 2030, including a proposal to reduce the to-wall ratio on the prescriptive path to 30 percent from the current 40 percent Shells RM50,000 one-litre challenge October 27, 2009 at 3:23 pm FuelSave Unleaded petrol will help motorists save up to one litre with every full tank of petrol. (Actual savings may vary according to vehicle, driving conditions and driving style.) To prove that Shell FuelSave Unleaded petrol really delivers on its Pepco, Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative win stimulus money October 27, 2009 at 3:14 pm vision to Washington Baltimore Gas and Electric wins $200M in stimulus funds for 'smart' meters Obama's cap-and-trade energy proposal receives mixed reviews from suppliers Changes would make it easier to switch energy suppliers in Maryland Pepco testing Obama Announces $3.4 Billion In "Smart Grid" Grants October 27, 2009 at 3:13 pm total public-private investment worth over $8 billion. Speaking at the opening ceremony for the DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center in Arcadia, Florida, Obama likened the state of America's energy infrastructure to the nation's roads before the Energy Focus, Inc. Invites You to Listen to its Rights Offering October 27, 2009 at 3:09 pm SOLON, Ohio, Oct. 27, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq:EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, invites you to listen to its Rights Offering Presentation narrated by CEO Joe Kaveski. Further, the company has Energy Automation Systems, Inc. (EASI) Energy-Saving Technologies Helping Non-Profits Stretch Their Budgets, Assist More People October 27, 2009 at 2:50 pm these economic times, seeking ways to cut expenses to make its dollars go farther. When the synagogue installed energy saving technology that dropped its electric bills nearly 28 percent, it was like a gift from above. (Logo: Landis+Gyr Applauds Smart Grid U.S. Stimulus Awards October 27, 2009 at 2:44 pm Announced $3.4 Billion includes funding support for 18 million smart meters that will empower consumers to cut energy bills, greenhouse emissions NEW YORK, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Landis+Gyr, the global leader in energy management offering Energy Focus, Inc. Invites You to Listen to its Rights Offering Presentation and View its Public Sector Lighting Retrofit Market Analysis White Paper October 27, 2009 at 2:42 pm SOLON, Ohio, Oct. 27, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq:EFOI - News), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, invites you to listen to its Rights Offering Presentation narrated by CEO Joe Kaveski. Further, the Tips for Reducing Your Home Heating Bill October 27, 2009 at 2:41 pm day to a warm, cozy house: Priceless, you say? Well, not quite. According to the federal government's Energy Information Administration, the average household will spend $960 on heating bills between this month and the end of March. [See 10 Products That Bosch Unveils Vision Laundry Products in New 'Anthracite' Color -- Available Only at Sears October 27, 2009 at 2:41 pm Bosch Vision high-efficiency front-load washer and dryer in the new 'Anthracite' color. Previously available only in white, these ENERGY STAR(R) qualified washers and dryers use advanced EcoSmart(TM) technology, a network of sensors and intelligent