ST LOUIS, MO – MayorLydaKrewson has signed an ambitious bill that would require buildings in the City of St. Louis to meet energy efficiency standards and establishes resources to help building owners achieve the savings that come with decreased energy usage. Buildings account for about 80% of St. Louis’s GHG emissions, so increasing energy efficiency […]
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March 21, 2019 — 0
Old Homes: Maximizing Energy Efficiency & Sustainability in Older Houses
Credit https://www.flickr.com/photos/smilla4/ In advance of the Old House Trade Show, we discuss how owners of older homes across the state can be more sustainable by using less energy, fewer materials, and smart design—helping both the environment and the value of their homes. Guests: Hillary Bassett , executive director, Greater […] View original at www.mainepublic.org
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Key Democrat Paul Tonko unveils ‘doable’ climate change plan to attract Republicans
Democrat Paul Tonko of New York released a framework for combating climate change on Thursday that is meant to attract GOP support. “There is reason to hope we can come together in a bipartisan, bicameral way on climate change. I am sensing it,” said Tonko, the chairman of the […] View original at www.washingtonexaminer.com
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Top US Cities Considered the Most Energy Efficient, by Sandra Wood
Many people recognize the need for increased efforts to reduce energy consumption and make communities cleaner. As cities strive to reduce pollution and conserve energy, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has recognized the ones making the largest strides in this area. Based on their scores on the […] View original at homeenergypros.org
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[From City Metric] A fifth of private tenants suffer from fuel poverty. So why are energy efficiency standards so soft on landlords?
A fifth of private tenants suffer from fuel poverty. So why are energy efficiency standards so soft on landlords? There is a trend in the UK for more and more people to rent their homes, many from private landlords. Too often, these are cold, energy inefficient homes: over 280,000 homes in cities across the UK […]
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[From Crain’s New York] As DC retreats, NY goes all-in on energy efficiency
With billions of dollars in metro-area economic potential, energy efficiency is an increasingly lucrative field with real long-term benefits to public health and the environment. In the absence of national leadership on building the efficiency industry and reducing […] View original at www.crainsnewyork.com
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[From Home Energy Pros forum] When Good Incentives Go Bad
The problem with incentives is that if you get them wrong, you won’t get the result you’re looking for, and you might even encourage behaviors that are counterproductive, costing you time and energy. Even worse is when someone gets too dependent on an incentive the motivation disappears. Ever had a dog that only behaved if […]
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[From Southside Daily] Energy efficiency goes a long way. Just ask Virginia Beach City Public Schools
VIRGINIA BEACH — The Virginia Beach City Public Schools has been named an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the second consecutive year. Only 163 honorees were selected across the nation from among Fortune 500 companies, schools, hospitals, retailers, manufacturers, home builders […] Click here to view original […]
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[From Taryn Holowka at RealClear Politics] Energy Efficiency: A Rare Bipartisan Consensus
In the Trump era, deregulation and less federal interference was supposed to prevail at almost every turn, especially when it came to environmental protections. Fortunately, Congress has pushed back against proposed shrinking of federal responsibilities that would hit the type of environmentalism that’s supported by both Democrats and Republicans: […] The U.S. Department of Energy […]
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Natural Gas vs Oil
There is a LOT of misinformation out there regarding residential heating systems, particularly when it comes to comparisons of natural gas and oil. Much of the pro-oil data is propagated by industry groups representing the oil dealers.∗ That is not to say that natural gas systems are better – they have their marketers, too – […]
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