The Looming Fight Over Consumer Energy Data
Calls are mounting from tech companies, environmental nonprofits and even legislators to open up consumer energy information.
GE Fast Forwards to Future of LED Lighting
Unveils Unique LED Bulb Designed to Distribute Light Like an Incandescent Bulb, Last 17 Years
Florida Businesses to Benefit from Utility's Energy Conservation Program
A new energy-efficiency goal set by the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) has prompted a new energy conservation plan from Progress Energy Florida that will help provide energy efficient retrofits to Florida businesses.
Cheatsheet: The Metrics of the Bulb
Energy efficient LED light bulbs that can fit in a standard socket, last over a decade, and save users money over the life of the bulb, are starting to slowly trickle onto the market. Here's a quick cheatsheet on the metrics of the bulb.
Texas Smart Grid Software to be Checked
In addition to testing Oncor's smart meter units, Navigant Consulting, the independent consultant hired by the Texas Public Utilities Commission will also test the software systems used to relay customer data to back-office systems to make sure the data is being processed accurately.
Demand Response Facilitates Integration of Renewables
Consumers with the demand response enabled air conditioner may experience a difference in comfort on a few unusual days, but considering that many of us prefer to consume renewable energy, it may be worth the small sacrifice.
Canada, US to Collaborate on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations
Canada will not unilaterally impose limits on greenhouse gas emissions from industry, saying on Thursday that it will work in tandem with the United States, as it is doing with vehicle standards.
Five Tips to Cut Energy Costs by 10-40%
Businesses and homeowners can save plenty of green by following several key steps to reduce their energy use and eliminate energy vampires that can consume a significant percentage of a home's energy costs.
DOT, EPA Boost Fuel Economy, Set GHG Emission Limits for Light Vehicles
As part of stringent new fuel economy standards, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have issued the first-ever federal rules that establish greenhouse gas (GHG) standards for all new cars and light trucks sold in the country.
How the iPad could Disrupt the Home Energy Market
Whether you see Apple's tablet the iPad as the catalyst of a digital media revolution, or just another gadget that Steve Jobs wants you to spend your hard-earned cash on, it's hard to avoid the black hole that is the iPad buzz this week.
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The top energy management stories from the last week . . .
Are Electricity Meters Accurate?
In the smart meter backlash, some fingers point to old, slow mechanical meters. Here's why it's a red herring.
Five Simple Conservation Actions save Money and the Environment
The Ontario Power Authority offers five simple, meaningful conservation actions to save money and the environment.
Heat Recovery Chiller System to Save Military Hospital 27% on Energy
A military hospital in Fort Belvoir, Va., will use a heat recovery chiller system along the way to 27 percent in energy savings.
Governors' Coalition Recommends Federal Initiatives for Wind Power
A coalition of 29 U.S. governors has issued a series of recommendations to accelerate the adoption of wind power, including measures to develop both onshore and offshore resources.
How Not To Roll Out Smart Meters
Texas utility Oncor admits that 1,827 customers were overcharged on their electric bills after having smart meters installed. The concession came during testimony before the Texas Public Utility Commission in Austin on Thursday morning.
Businesses Say Solar Rules Will Add $250 Million in Energy Costs
Businesses, energy suppliers and business groups in Massachusetts are complaining that a new state mandate to increase solar power could cost electricity customers up to $250 million more annually, reports the Boston Herald.
Tighter MPG, Emission Rules Go on the Books for 2012
The Obama administration has just finalized the country's first ever national regulation to curb greenhouse gas emissions and raise the bar on efficiency requirements for new cars and trucks.
Security Firm Reveals Smart Meters' Vulnerability
According to an AP report, smart meters are vulnerable to hackers or other cyber attacks. Among the possible scenarios is remotely turning off a household's power, either by reprogramming the actual meters or wirelessly by using a laptop.
EPA Sets Greenhouse Gases Permitting Requirements for Major Sources
US EPA has announced the timing for major sources of greenhouse gases to revise their permits, or to obtain new permits under the new greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting and permitting regulations.
From Hype to Reality - Not All Algae Are Created Equally
Solazyme defies skeptics on its rapid path toward commercialization of algae-based fuels.
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