Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:14:35 +0000
A new super-smart, see-through window can generate clean electricity, keep interior spaces cool and defrost itself, all while letting daylight come through.
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Read moreCredit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 21:40:13 +0000
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) 2024 Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC) recognized 16 organizations for exemplary commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in their buildings and outdoor spaces and 2 organizations for exhibiting exemplary support for this work. Partners were recognized on Aug. 16 at the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) annual … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:05:30 +0000
Earlier this month, Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced Dark Sky Month. The goal? To raise awareness of a serious problem that affects people, animals, and plants without many of us even noticing. This month, take the time to learn about the impacts of excessive artificial light at night and to … [continued]
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Read moreCredit 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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Read moreCredit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sat, 01 Jun 2024 01:53:15 +0000
An article at The Cool Down shares the frustrating story of some people who live near Tesla’s Gigafactory near Austin, Texas. The complaint: pollution. But this story isn’t about bad air, bad water, or anything like that. It’s also nothing like the complaints of German environmentalists who’ve been trying every … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 24 May 2024 02:16:55 +0000
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a new Lighting Market Characterization (LMC) report for baseline year 2020. This is the fourth edition of the LMC report; previous versions were released in 2002, 2012, and 2017. By publishing summary estimates of installed stock and energy use of various general illumination … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Press Release| Date: Tue, 21 May 2024 16:36:34 +0000
Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, yesterday announced its collaboration with the City of Henderson to upgrade street lighting infrastructure with state-of-the-art LED technology. The $21 million project, awarded to Ameresco, marks a significant step towards enhancing safety, energy efficiency, and … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Press Release| Date: Thu, 02 May 2024 13:37:26 +0000
New energy-efficient facility to meet accelerating demand for smart building components during energy transition Energy optimization, new equipment and a new photovoltaic plant expected to deliver annual operational energy savings of more than 9,400 MWh CO2e emissions reduction of more than 6,700 tons annually is anticipated due to solar panels, … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 23:23:44 +0000
Meet Three Teams Competing To Build Better Power Lines and Conductors To Supercharge Our Clean Energy Future Power lines—those high-flying cables that transmit electricity all over the country—are far from invisible. They sweep along roads, cut through yards to deliver energy to homes, and transmit power from sunny solar farms … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2024 21:16:43 +0000
Commercial multifamily buildings can propel investors to financial security. That is, if they generate consistent revenue. In the era of sustainability, energy saving measures can reduce costs and increase property value. Integrating common sense energy strategies into commercial buildings is a win-win scenario for landlords and tenants alike. What are … [continued]
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