Renewables & Efficiency

US Lags, UK Leads In Global Energy Efficiency Ranking

The UK leads the top 12 world economies, the US comes in 9th, but there's lots of room for all to improve.

That's more than the total electricity use of 197 nations, 92% of all countries.

For the first time, a data center will run solely on renewable energy, setting a standard for the industry.

Sir Richard Branson's Carbon War Room will help the country transition to the world's first sustainable economy.

All the technology needed is available today, but a more flexible grid is the key, says NREL.

S. Korea putting 100 MW of solar on schools, launches a Hydrogen Pilot Town, also news from the US, India, China, Singapore and Pakistan.

Legislation requires utilities to deliver energy savings of about 1% of annual sales.

Other awards go to DirectTV, Corp for Ohio Appalachian Development, Brazi's largest utility.

And green curtains can be made from edible plants, which are being served in their cafeterias!

It's part of NYC's coolNYC program, an example of the energy apps hitting the market.