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Biden-Harris Admin Announces California’s Launch of 1st Phase of Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to Help Lower Families’ Utility Bills

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Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 03:30:54 +0000

Eligible California Homeowners and Multifamily Building Owners Can Use the Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to Save Energy, Save Money on Energy-Efficient Upgrades, and Lower Housing Costs Investing in America Agenda Provides Added Support to California’s Existing Energy-Efficiency Programs, Giving Residents More Opportunities to Save WASHINGTON, DC — As part of … [continued]

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Abundant, Affordable, Climate-Friendly Homes: What Part 1 of the National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building Means for Housing

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Credit to Author: RMI| Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:18:04 +0000

This week, the US Department of Energy (DOE) finalized Part 1 of a national definition of a zero emissions building, focused on operational carbon emissions. The long-anticipated definition includes three key criteria: energy efficiency, no on-site emissions, and all-clean power sources. Buildings following the definition will improve peoples’ health and safety … [continued]

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One Home Builder Grows the Entire Heat Pump Water Heater Market by 30%

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Credit to Author: Joe Wachunas| Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:55:26 +0000

Clayton, a leading single-family home builder, recently made big environmental news by deciding to convert nearly all of the 42,000 modern manufactured homes it builds annually to be certified ENERGY STAR and Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZEHR). These certifications mean that its manufactured homes will be much more efficient, save … [continued]

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ABB E-mobility Now Sells ENERGY STAR Certified Fast Chargers — What Does That Mean?

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Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 18 May 2023 19:12:27 +0000

An ABB E-mobility press release passed my desk recently, and it caught my eye because I was a bit thrown off by the news. As you can see in the headline, the news is that ABB E-mobility is now selling EV fast chargers that are ENERGY STAR Certified. I typically associate the ENERGY STAR program […]

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ENGIE Impact Wins ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award

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Credit to Author: Jo Borrás| Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:00:16 +0000

For over 30 years, ENERGY STAR has been America’s resource for saving energy and protecting the environment. Since its inception, ENERGY STAR and its partners have helped prevent over 4 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions, while saving consumers and businesses over $500 billion.ENGIE Impact is being recognized for its dedication to corporate sustainability with two prestigious awards from ENERGY STAR and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) … but this shouldn’t be too surprising, since the company has won ENERGY STAR’s Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence Award for the past 17 years! (!!). ENGIE Impact […]

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