Posts Tagged ‘energy efficiency’

Tax Plan to Turn Old Buildings ‘Green’ Finds Favor

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Businesses are planning to use a new tax arrangement to provide financing for energy efficiency upgrades with no upfront cost.

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Tax Plan to Turn Old Buildings ‘Green’ Finds Favor

The Pragmatist: Almost Time to Change the Bulb

Thursday, August 11th, 2011

Compact fluorescents, halogens and L.E.D.’s are put through their paces ahead of the new energy rules.

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The Pragmatist: Almost Time to Change the Bulb

The Pragmatist: Almost Time to Change the Bulb

Thursday, August 11th, 2011

Compact fluorescents, halogens and L.E.D.’s are put through their paces ahead of the new energy rules.

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The Pragmatist: Almost Time to Change the Bulb

Green: Reducing an Airport’s Carbon Footprint

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

San Francisco’s renovated Terminal 2 reduces its carbon footprint.

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Green: Reducing an Airport’s Carbon Footprint

Give Up Familiar Light Bulb? Not Without Fight, Some Say

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

A law on light bulb efficiency due to take effect next year has brought a frenzy of activity to get the law repealed or, at least, to stockpile the bulbs before they disappear from store shelves.

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Give Up Familiar Light Bulb? Not Without Fight, Some Say

Save energy for economy, EU urged

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

Urgent investment in energy efficiency and green technologies will increase EU competitiveness, the commission will say in a major policy proposal.

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Save energy for economy, EU urged

China Reportedly Plans Strict Goals to Save Energy

Friday, March 4th, 2011

The five-year goal reflects concerns about the effects of high fuel costs on national security, inflation, trade and pollution.

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China Reportedly Plans Strict Goals to Save Energy

Soaking Up the Sun to Squeeze Bills to Zero

Monday, February 14th, 2011

It’s just another day in what was designed to be the largest net-zero energy office building in the nation.

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Soaking Up the Sun to Squeeze Bills to Zero

States Diverting Money From Climate Initiative

Monday, November 29th, 2010

Faced with deficits, three states are drawing on a profitable greenhouse gas initiative to balance budgets.

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States Diverting Money From Climate Initiative

‘Smart’ Meters Draw Complaints of Inaccuracy

Friday, November 12th, 2010

Whether smart electric meters are ripping off consumers by overstating electricity use is now a matter of debate.

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‘Smart’ Meters Draw Complaints of Inaccuracy

In Kansas, Climate Skeptics Embrace Cleaner Energy

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

Instead of talking about global warming, a nonprofit invoked patriotism, thrift and religion to persuade residents to save energy.

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In Kansas, Climate Skeptics Embrace Cleaner Energy