"No Nukes" and Other Energy Managemet News
Vermont Says "No" to Nuclear Power
The Vermont legislature has decided that it's done with nuclear power. Last week, state senators voted overwhelmingly in favor of shutting down Vermont's only nuclear plant, which currently provides about 75% of the state's electricity.
How Risky Are Energy Efficiency Investments?
Last week's announcement of $8.3 billion - and possibly as much as $54.5 billion - in US federal loan guarantees for nuclear power plants sparked debate about risk of default on loans. What are the chances the plants will be built?
U.S. Utilities Spent $5.3 Billion on Energy Efficiency Programs in 2009
U.S. utilities increased their spending on energy efficiency programs by 43% in 2009, reaching $5.3 billion, according to a new report from the Consortium for Energy Efficiency. Spending increased the most in the Southeast and South Central states, most notably in Kentucky, Maryland, and Tennessee.
New Reports Suggests Smart Grid Attack Likely
The Project Grey Goose Report on Critical Infrastructure says attacks against the power grid are expected to increase over the next year.
All New Office Depots to be Built to Energy Efficient, LEED Standards
Office Depot is adopting an energy efficient and green building model for the interiors of all new stores. Office Depot recently unveiled a prototype energy efficient store in Austin, Texas, that was LEED certified.
Is Bloom Energy Beginning to Fade?
Bloom Energy finally had its big day, showing off its "energy source of the future" to crowds of admiring politicians and press. The company hyped its gas-burning fuel cell on 60 Minutes, generating a wave of news reports and public enthusiasm, but the real story is less impressive.
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