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U.S. Needs to Raise Energy-Saving Standards for Appliances
Many of the appliances and equipment in your home is seriously outdated technology. Some standards, such as furnace standards, haven’t been meaningfully updated since 1987-when Cheers was a top-rated TV show and Ronald Reagan was president.
Energy Efficiency is Key to a Resilient Grid: Here’s How
As our population continues to grow and we experience more extreme temperature swings and increased storms resulting from climate change, stress on the electricity grid is only expected to increase. This is why we must update and strengthen our nation’s grid…
7 Hot Summer Tips to Save Energy
Summer heat is right around the corner, but don’t let higher energy bills become a worry. You can turn to energy efficiency for help! A few home upgrades and small changes in how you approach the hot weather can help you save money and keep your family comfortable all summer long…
(Building) Codes, COVID-19, Climate Change, and Catastrophe
The pandemic’s undefined period of time at home and away from office buildings and schools brings to mind thoughts of workers throughout the energy sector – particularly those unemployed or underemployed: building and home inspectors and evaluators, HVAC and renewable...
Electric vehicles: An efficient choice for transportation and the grid
Today, the transportation sector is the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, as well as a significant emitter of nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and other air toxins that contribute to negative health impacts and climate change. There...
Improve Your Home’s Comfort with a Virtual Energy Assessment
Working from home, teaching children from your kitchen table, enrolling for classes online, and/or streaming more entertainment? COVID-19 means residential energy usage is higher than normal. Homes that are less efficient may lead to particularly high spikes in...
Affiliated Events
* Energy Efficiency Day – SW DC Public Library (October 6th from 12-2PM)
* Kinetic Communities – Affecting the Climate Effect Online Event (October 6th from 10AM-1PM)
* EEA – Raising the Bar for Building Performance Webinar (October 6th at 10 AM)
*Operation Fuel – Energy Efficiency Day Virtual Summit (October 6th from 9AM-12:30 PM)
*EGLE – Energy Efficiency Virtual Kick Off (October 6th from 11AM-12)