Energy saving

12 Strategies to Step Up Global Energy Efficiency

Thursday, 05 December 2019 REM A drastic reduction in global energy use will be essential for an affordable and manageable transition to a renewables-based clean energy future, according to a joint 12-strategies report today by the ...

58 percent of consumers approve of smart local energy systems finds Energy Systems Catapult survey

Wednesday, 04 December 2019 Robin Whitlock Most energy consumers like the idea of being part of a ‘smart local energy system’ where homes and businesses generate and sell their own clean power and provide flexibility to help balance the grid, ...

LEED v4 Reaches New Milestone in Canada

Tuesday, 19 November 2019 REM

Green Building Certification Inc. Canada and the Canada Green Building Council are celebrating a new milestone as Canadian LEED v4 project registrations surpass the 1,000 mark.

Energy Efficiency Leads Energy Sector Job Growth

Tuesday, 29 October 2019 REM Energy efficiency is the fastest-growing segment of US energy-sector employment, now employing more than 2.3 million Americans, according to recent analysis from E4TheFuture and the national, nonpartisan ...

The BPA Urges US Congress to Advance Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Friday, 18 October 2019 REM The Building Performance Association (BPA) is strongly urging the US Congress to act to advance energy efficiency in buildings by maintaining robust funding for important federal energy efficiency programs ...

50-State Scorecard Reveals States Are Ramping Up Clean Energy

Tuesday, 08 October 2019 REM A rising number of states are showing US leadership on clean energy by adopting ambitious goals and energy-saving rules for buildings, appliances, and vehicles, according to the 2019 State Energy Efficiency ...

Coalition urges Congress to approve new energy efficiency tax incentives

Thursday, 03 October 2019 Robin Whitlock A coalition of businesses, trade associations, and advocacy groups has called on Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to modernise and reinstate expired tax incentives that help homeowners lower their ...

Fourth Annual Energy Efficiency Day is October 2nd

Tuesday, 01 October 2019 Dan McCue Energy Efficiency Day, October 2, is a collaborative effort of dozens of energy efficiency advocacy groups around the United States. The Energy Efficiency Day message is simple: “Save Money. Cut Carbon. ...

Heimstaden Bostad to Receive EU Financing for Construction of Energy Efficient Housing

Monday, 30 September 2019 REM The European Investment Bank has signed a SEK 3 billion (approximately €300 million) financing facility agreement with Heimstaden Bostad AB. The Swedish residential company will develop eight residential ...

Siemens and Deerfield Beach, Florida, Partner on Energy Efficiency Project

Wednesday, 25 September 2019 REM The City of Deerfield Beach, Florida, and Siemens, officially announced the start of a city-wide energy efficiency project to reduce the city’s environmental footprint. Last month, the Commission of ...