Renewable Energy Reaches 25% of Global Energy Capacity
Although it's still mostly hydro, renewable energy now comprises about a quarter of total global power-generating capacity, and developing countries are playing an increasingly important role.
Renewables & Efficiency
Let's Go Bowling: 100 Bowling Lanes Go Energy Efficient
Lime Energy gets contract with the world's largest bowling lane company for building automation systems.
Volvo Meets DOE Energy Intensity Challenge
Volvo Trucks Virginia manufacturing plant shows how quickly energy intensity can go down - nearly 30% in just one year.
State Roundup: NY Passes Model Efficiency, Cleantech Legislation; California Eliminates Hybrid HOV Perk
NY passed an innovative law which streamlines the approval process for cleantech projects and allows small businesses, individuals to pay for energy upgrades through energy savings; hybrid drivers in CA can no longer drive solo in HOV lanes.
Major Sports Teams Join President's Better Buildings Challenge
Department of Energy announced 14 major real estate holders that are aiming for 20% energy efficiency improvements.
Whole Foods, Intel, Kohl's Use the Most Renewable Energy of All Corporations
For the first time, information about the type and amount of energy used by publicly traded corporations worldwide is available through the Index.
Transphorm Adds Another Top-Tier Investor for Power Conversion Technology
Transphorm says its break-through technology reduces energy waste by 90% in electrical systems.
TV Cable Boxes Waste Billions Worth of Electricity
Cable TV boxes like Digital video recorders (DVRs) consume more energy than a refrigerator, a home's most energy intensive appliance.
Samsung to Push Energy Efficient Computing with Microsoft, Google
Samsung assumes a board-level membership in the Climate Savers Computing Initiative.
State-Level Efficiency Policies Driving Energy Efficiency to Unprecedented Heights
24 states have implemented Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (EERS), which are driving unprecedented energy efficiency investments and cost savings.
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