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The next generation of energy efficiency programs can meet the aggressive savings targets being set by many states find a new report. Released from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), the report found that new technologies and innovative program designs have a large role in savings. Frontiers of Energy Efficiency: Next Generation Programs […]

The Senate Finance Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure has been busy. The 13 subcommittee members are examining how incentives for energy efficiency can fit into tax reform. The current tax code already includes energy efficiency incentives, but "the hearing examined how those incentives could be adjusted to work better in a reformed tax code." Other […]

When it comes to energy efficiency, picking the low-hanging fruit might not be the best solution. While energy efficiency and utility savings are attractive, many companies implement the most cost-effective retrofits and quickest return on investment. Picking the low-hanging fruit implies there's more work to be done, and most people don't do the latter. Progress […]

According to a recent study by ESource, energy efficiency could become a $60 billion opportunity. The study found that businesses waste a collective $60 billion a year, or 30% of the power consumed by U.S. industrial and commercial facilities. The report goes on to look at the details of certain industries including restaurants, health care, data […]

A recent study looked at the implications of switching the focus from developing energy supply to energy efficiency. The study, published by Nature Climate Change journal, found that twice as much effort is currently being directed towards developing supply technologies than is being directed towards improving the efficiency of technologies. "It is vital that innovations in renewable […]

In a recent blog post, Green Building Elements discusses the many benefits of becoming energy efficient including reducing running costs for businesses, lowering carbon emissions, and marketing environmental awareness. Even though it’s a win-win situation, most companies only see the large initial investments required to “go green.” In actuality, “energy efficient solutions are often cheap […]

A look at this infographic and anyone can see how energy efficiency can not only save money, but the environment as well. The infographic summarizes national levels of energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions, current laws, and steps to take to become more energy efficient. Click on the image to see a larger version. Source: […]

Why isn’t energy efficiency routinely at the top of the national energy discussion? This was the question panelists sought to answer during a recent lecture series presentation by New York Times’ senior energy reporter Matt Wald. Part of the discussion was Institute for Building Efficiency (IBE) which recently published a report about the growing private […]

The Missouri Public Service Commission approved one of the most aggressive energy efficiency plans in the state. Under the plan, Ameren, which serves 1.2 million electric and 127,000 natural gas customers in eastern and central Missouri, will invest $147 million over three years. The company will fund several programs that seek to reduce electricity use […]