energy efficiency News
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New Air Conditioner Standards Would Rank as Biggest Energy Saver in U.S. DOE History
The Department of Energy (DOE) proposed new efficiency standards today that would slash commercial rooftop air conditioner energy use by about 30%. The proposed standards would achieve the largest national energy savings of any standard ever issued by the U.S. Department of Energy. “DOE’s new standards are a breath of cool air for businesses since air conditioners account for about ...
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DOE finalizes tighter residential water heater standard
In a positive step for consumers and the environment, the Energy Department issued final energy efficiency standards for residential water heaters, improving on the initial proposal made last December. This tighter standard will save electricity, create a bigger market for advanced water heater technology and save consumers money, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. NRDC and ...
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EPA regional administrator to speak on sustainable community collaboration
On Thursday, October 13, 2011, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Gwen Keyes Fleming will be the keynote speaker at the 2011 Interfaith Environmental Initiative of Alabama (IEIA) Forum in Birmingham, Ala. The forum will be held at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. IEIA Forum 2011 brings together a unique combination of partners around ...
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Xylem debuts new innovative energy-efficient pumps for HVAC and plumbing systems
Xylem Inc. launched new energy-efficient pumps for commercial heating and cooling applications at the 2014 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. “Business owners are increasingly turning to efficient building operations to lower their energy costs and environmental impact,” said Ken Napolitano, president of ...
By Xylem, Inc.
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Water coalition calls on government to make homes both water- and energy-efficient to tackle the climate emergency
Water coalition calls on government to make homes both water- and energy-efficient to tackle the climate emergency The steering group for the UK Water Efficiency Strategy and the independent water efficiency campaigning organisation Waterwise have joined forces to urge the Energy Secretary, The Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP, to include water efficiency measures that save energy in the government’s ...
By Waterwise
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Antenna Group`s Caroline Venza to Moderate
SAN FRANCISCO, July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- INTERSOLAR -- On Monday, July 9, as more than 22,000 attendees from the global solar industry attend Intersolar North America, a select group of smart-grid influencers—from commercial heavyweights to utility advisors and energy analysts—will gather for a two-part discussion on how the influx of solar capacity in North America is ...
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EPA Announces New Energy Star Tool for Homeowners to Save Money, Energy This Winter
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching its Energy Star Home Advisor, an online tool designed to help Americans save money and energy by improving the energy efficiency of their homes through recommended, customized and prioritized home-improvement projects. “As we enter the winter months, homeowners can use our new Energy Star Home Advisor to increase energy ...
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North America`s Largest Cleantech Public Relations Firm, Antenna Group, Expands Footprint to UK and EU
SAN FRANCISCO and LONDON, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move that expands its presence and capabilities to the European market, Antenna Group, Inc., North America's largest public relations firm dedicated to clean and renewable energy technologies, announced it has entered into a strategic global partnership with Greenpoint PR. The two agencies are recognized specialists in cleantech. ...
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New measures tackle spiralling energy consumption in Australian homes
Celebrating World Environment Day, Environment Minister Peter Garrett announced three new initiatives to help householders save energy and money while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. “Today we are announcing three new measures: a new television labelling scheme to enable consumers to identify the most energy efficient sets at point of sale;ç a new guide to help householders and in ...
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Aqualyng shortlisted for Desal Deal of the year at Global Water Awards
Aqualyng, the specialist in energy efficient desalination plants, has again been nominated for one of its projects at the Global Water Awards, this time for its Caofeidian project in China. The award will be presented by Kofi Annan, the former Secretary General of Un, during the Global Water Summit 2011. This event is arranged by Global Water Intelligence, and will this year be arranged in Berlin ...
By Aqualyng
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Bosch Home Appliances Sponsors Wasting Water Is Weird Public Service Campaign
Within the next five years, experts predict that 36 states will face serious water shortages, and yet each American uses more than 100 gallons per day. To encourage Americans to save water, Bosch home appliances, recipient of the 2011 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence award, joins a coalition of industry leaders, including Lowe's, Kohler, Proctor & Gamble and the EPA's WaterSense program, in ...
By Robert Bosch
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ITT and PUB Singapore Mark Key Milestone in Partnership to Enhance Energy Efficient Water and Wastewater Treatment Solutions
ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT), a world leader in the transport, test and treatment of water and wastewater, and PUB, Singapore's national water agency, today announced the completion of an Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) pilot system at Choa Chu KangWater Works. Advanced oxidation processes are highly effective at removing contaminants and micro-pollutants when other standard treatment methods ...
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EPA recognizes nations first watersense labeled homes / water efficiency program aims to help homebuyers save money on utility bills while cutting their water and energy use (DC)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the first WaterSense labeled homes in the country. WaterSense is a partnership program sponsored by EPA that seeks to protect the future of our nation’s water supply by offering people a simple way to use less water. The program is helping homebuyers cut their water and energy use while at the same time saving money on utility ...
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IDB aids Belize to expand access to drinking water and optimize water providers
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved two complementary programs to enhance the quality of water services in rural and peri-urban areas of Belize. The two operations, totaling $10.64 million, will bring safe drinking water to over 20,000 households in 44 rural communities in the country's six districts and nearly 400 households in peri-urban areas. Program beneficiaries include ...
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Choosing the Right Hot Water System Plumbing for Your Home
Are you tired of stepping into a cold shower every morning? Or maybe you're looking to upgrade your current hot water system plumbing to a more efficient and cost-effective option. Whatever the case may be, choosing the right hot water system plumbing for your home is a decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. With so many options available on the market today, it can be overwhelming to navigate ...
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Water Scarcity 101: AT&T Explores The Relationship Between Energy And Water
AT&T teams up with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) to examine ways to save water in its facilities. SOURCE: AT&T DESCRIPTION:Water is essential to life, and managing its consumption is critical for the health of future generations. Research shows that within 20 years, domestic demand for water will increase by 40 percent, requiring smart solutions that reduce water use where ...
By 3BL Media
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New York City public housing goes green
New York public housing buildings are getting new, green upgrades for lighting, heating and hot water services at a special low price under the first sustainability partnership between the city of New York, the federal government and the Clinton Climate Initiative. On Friday, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, former President Bill Clinton, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, ...
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Nanoparticles and light can purify water
Scientists have used nanotechnology to develop a more efficient way of using light to purify water — even in the dark. Light is often used as a water purifier and existing methods rely on processes stimulated by ultraviolet (UV) light. But UV accounts for just five per cent of daylight so a method using visible light — which accounts for almost half — is more desirable. Now researchers from ...
By SciDev.Net
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Beverage vending machines become energy sippers
The average energy use of the most common new cold beverage vending machines would be cut by about 42 percent according to new national minimum standards published today by the U.S. Department of Energy. Today’s move fulfills President Obama’s pledge to complete five new efficiency standards by August, and according to the DOE, these standards will save enough electricity to meet the needs of ...
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BSR report reveals business opportunities in tackling sustainable consumption
BSR"s latest report examines the newest frontier of sustainability, outlining the opportunities for companies to deliver value to customers, society, and the planet by promoting sustainable consumption--an economic and social system that allows all individuals to meet their basic needs without disrupting the planet"s healthy ecosystems. "For years, sustainable consumption has been framed as a ...
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