Peer Comparisons Work, People Increase Energy Efficiency
Hawaii residents become much more efficient after receiving reports that compare them with neighbors.
Renewables & Efficiency
E-Waste Championship Moves to Developing World
For the first time, emerging countries lead the world on generating electronic waste.
January 1: No More Inefficient Incandescent Light Bulbs
As of January1, inefficient 40-and 60-watt incandescents can no longer be made or imported into the US.
Siemens Wins World’s Biggest Wind Turbine Order
The turbines will add 1 GW of wind in Iowa, with all components made locally.
LED Lights: Another Challenge for Utilities
As more cities switch to LED street lights, that's yet another threat to utilities' traditional business model.
Boring But Important: Efficiency Standards for Motors Proposed
Efficiency standards now apply to just about all motors, which consume 50% of industrial electricity.
Farm Bill is Back, Will Renewable Energy Be Included?
Wind, solar and biofuels industries are urging the House/Senate conference committee not to drop renewable energy as the House plan does.
Amazing Impact of Efficient Light Bulbs
Since lighting accounts for about 19% of the power consumed in the US, and coincidentally, nuclear plants provide 19% of US electricity, you could argue that our commercial reactors are there to keep the lights on.
Another Myth Dispelled: Intermittent Solar, Wind Means More Emissions From Fossil Fuels
Adding high levels of solar and wind to the Western grid doesn't increase carbon emissions from more frequently cycling in of fossil fuel plants.
US, Japan Sign Organic Products Trade Agreement
Japan is the latest country to sign an organic trade agreement with the US, and the first in Asia. As of January 1, 2014 certified organic products can move freely between the US and Japan, growing markets, organic jobs across the supply chain and organic farming acreage in both countries. It makes it much easier and cheaper for organic producers to export – it relieves them from having to get organic certification separately in both countries while ensuring the organic integrity of products. The result is higher profits for producers and lower retail prices. Green tea, sake and mushrooms are currently the most popular organic exports from Japan to the US, according to the USDA. The US exports $80 million worth of organic products to Japan each year – much more than it imports. US organic exports to Japan include soybeans, cauliflower, nuts and processed products such as frozen meals. USDA estimates this agreement could more than triple those sales to $250 million a year over the next 10 years, reports Associated Press. Equivalency agreements are signed after assessments conclude that both countries have “equivalent” programs for organic certification in terms of what it takes to get certified, managed and enforced. Although programs may not be identical, they achieve the same objectives and maintain the high-quality standards important to the integrity of both programs. Under the agreement, Japan’s Ministry […]
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