Here are some of the top energy management headlines from the last 72 hours.
Using the Sun to Cool Office Buildings
Under the blazing sun in Dubai, the newly expanded offices of one business are keeping cool with an environmentally friendly technology powered by ... the heat of the sun.
Wells Fargo Office Tower Saves 5 Million kWh Annually
Wells Fargo's new office tower has earned the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Platinum certification. The financial services company says it is the first and tallest office tower to receive the highest level of certification.
EPA Swings Open Doors of ENERGY STAR for Data Centers
The most energy efficient data centers can finally join electronics, home appliances, and buildings in seeking the government's ENERGY STAR label.
DOE Halts Sales of Inefficient Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners
DOE has ordered Aspen Manufacturing, Summit Manufacturing; and Advanced Distributor Products to halt the distribution of 61 models of heat pumps and one air conditioner model that do not comply with federal energy conservation standards.
Energy Storage and the Demise of Gasoline
Whether we like it or not, the most efficient energy storage technology available today is petroleum. New energy storage technologies may change this.
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