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DOE FINALIZES REGULATIONS REQUIRING INCREASED ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The U.S. Department of Energy has established regulations that require new Federal buildings to achieve at least 30% greater energy efficiency over prevailing building codes.
REPORT: EFFICIENCY COULD CUT GROWTH IN U.S. ENERGY USE IN HALF
An aggressive pursuit of energy efficiency in the United States over the next 18 years could cut the nation's growth in energy use by 50% or more, according to a new report.
AMERICAN SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY RELEASES RENEWABLE ENERGY - ENERGY EFFICIENCY ECONOMIC REPORT
Renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies are driving significant economic growth in the United States.
CALIFORNIA CREDITS CONSERVATION FOR WEATHERING HEAT WAVE
California suffered through a blistering heat wave in late August and early September, but at no time did the state require rotating blackouts, thanks to electrical conservation efforts.
THREE NEW ENGLAND STATES LEAD NATION IN EFFICIENCT NEW HOUSING
Connecticut, New Hampshire and Vermont among the nation's best
In 2006, the percentage of newly constructed single family homes earning the government's Energy Star for superior energy efficiency exceeded 12 percent in 15 states.
ACEEE ANNOUNCES STATE ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORECARD
Connecticut and Vermont Tie With California for First Place
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) today released a comprehensive ranking of state-level energy efficiency policies. The State Energy Efficiency Scorecard for 2006 graded each state and the District of Columbia on actions they have taken in the race to adopt energy efficiency policies, programs, and technologies.
NEEP HONORS BUSINESS FOR EFFICIENCY
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
announces this year's Northeast Business Leaders for Energy Efficiency. Eight organizations were chosen for this special recognition based on their outstanding achievements in adopting energy efficiency and demonstrated quantifiable energy savings, commitment to continued improvement in energy performance, and direct operational impact.
EIA DEBUTS STATE ENERGY PROFILE WEB SITE
The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Information Agency has launched a new gateway compiling state energy data plus individual state profiles that highlight facts and statistics about state energy markets and industries.
ALIGNING UTILITY INTERESTS WITH ENERGY EFFICIENCY OBJECTIVES:
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released in November 2006 "Aligning Utility Interests with Energy Efficiency Objectives: A Review of Recent Efforts at Decoupling and Performance Incentives", a comprehensive national review of state regulatory mechanisms to encourage utilities to provide customer energy efficiency programs.
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