Tuesday, February 26, 2013
The democratization of energy is underway. Just as the internet and mobile phones have fundamentally altered how we communicate and access information, technological trends in the energy arena are leading us towards a future of decentralization where control over energy production is no longer concentrated in the hands of a few.
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
Energy efficiency makes our economy more productive at a lower incremental cost than simply investing in new power generation. A recent analysis concludes that 74% of new energy demand since 1970 has been met through energy efficiency measures in the U.S..
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
A new North Carolina study reveals clean energy policies in that state created over 21,000 jobs and generated $1.7 billion in economic activity between 2007 and 2012. In addition, these policies are expected to result in $173 million in customer savings between 2006 and 2026.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
The Hawaii Public Service Commission has embraced on-bill financing as a viable mechanism for financing energy efficiency and solar for utility customers. The Electric Cooperatives of SC have been piloting a similar project for energy efficiency.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Can Congress come to consensus on clean energy issues? Some analysts are seeing signs of hope.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013
A recently retired electric utility CEO from Entergy Corp vows to continue to push the industry and the nation to address climate change.
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Monday, February 11, 2013
Energy efficiency, solar and wind are rapidly changing the energy landscape across the country. Although further advances are sure to come, current clean energy technologies are already capable of meeting a large portion of our nation’s energy needs.
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Monday, February 4, 2013
Climate change represents a top tier concern at the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) upcoming annual meeting. The WEF is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political and academic leaders.
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Monday, February 4, 2013
The next generation of high performance building and energy efficiency programs are driving savings and investments across the country. South Carolina has made big strides in energy efficiency over the past few years, but there remains ample room for continued progress.
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Monday, February 4, 2013
Officials from Santee Cooper highlight the need for action on energy efficiency in South Carolina. However, policy hurdles must be overcome before private and public funds can be leveraged to their fullest extent.
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