Green Power Could Lead to Wetlands Losses
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility said new Army Corps of Engineers rules for project siting could allow destruction of wetlands.
EPA Issues Guidance on Greenhouse Gas Regulations
EPA stressed that increased energy efficiency will be the most cost effective method of controlling emissions.
Saint-Gobain Invests $80M in Dynamic Glass Maker Sage
Companies will combine forces to produce electrochromic, tintable windows in Minnesota.
eMeter Announces Smart Grid Partnership with Convergys
Partnership with develop real-time rating, billing and data management capabilities for smart grid systems.
Amyris Forms Collaboration with Swiss Fragrance Company
Biofuel company provide sustainable ingredient to largest privately-owned fragrance and flavor company.
Verizon To Overhaul Communications For National Grid
New communications systems will serve as backbone for energy management systems.
Weekly Clean Energy Roundup: November 10, 2010
VP Biden Launches DOE Home Energy Scoring Program 7th Large Solar Project on U.S. Public Lands Approved Big Boost for Building Energy Efficiency Codes 2011 Fuel Economy Guide Released $1B in Transportation Investment Voted In Online Retailers Fined for Not Posting EnergyGuide Information World Government Policies Inadequate to Address Climate Change Vice President Biden Launches DOE Home Energy Scoring Program On November 9, Vice President Biden launched DOE’s Home Energy Score pilot program, designed to offer homeowners reliable information about their homes’ energy efficiency. Under the voluntary program, a report provides consumers with a home energy score between 1 and 10, and shows them how their homes compare to others in their region. The report includes customized, cost-effective recommendations that help energy costs while improving comfort. The Home Energy Score program will empower trained and certified contractors to use a standardized assessment tool developed by DOE and DOE’s Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. With the tool, contractors can quickly evaluate a home and generate useful, actionable information for homeowners and prospective homebuyers. With only about 40 required inputs, contractors can analyze a home’s energy assets, such as its heating and cooling systems and insulation levels, usually in less than an hour. […]
Weekly Clean Energy Roundup: November 10, 2010
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Biden Launches Home Energy Scoring Program
Pilot program will provide homeowners with energy efficiency reports, suggestions and funding for retrofits.
Sustainable Investing Outpacing All Others
Socially responsible investing (SRI) assets now represent 1 out of 8 dollars under management.
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