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Nashua nonprofit looks to do energy upgrades for businesses

The recession and rock-bottom prices for natural gas have weakened the short-term financial case for switching to alternative energy, and an unusual Nashua program is finding that the two factors have had another effect: Making businesses reluctant to invest in energy efficiency, even when a large portion of the cost is covered. more...
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TEP seeks rate surcharge to give rebates

Tucson Electric Power Co. customers will be able to get new rebates for buying variable-power pool pumps, recycling their old refrigerators and making other energy-saving moves, under a program up for approval by state regulators this week. more...
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Ameren Missouri Seeks to Recover Costs for Reliability Improvements, Cleaner Air and Energy Efficiency Programs

Today, Ameren Missouri, a utility company of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), filed an electric rate increase request with the Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC). more...
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Help wanted: Efficiency expert for Philly

The City of Philadelphia wants to hire an efficiency expert. more...
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City projects save energy, create jobs

An energy-efficient initiative led by the city of El Paso has helped stimulate the local economy, city officials said Wednesday. more...
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Texas Military Bases Could Offer Timely Energy Relief to ERCOT's Power Grid as EPA Rulings May Force Shutdown of 1,300 MW's by Early 2012.

By John Frank -
The DoD leadership is pressing for innovation from Utility participants, equipment vendors, and ESCO implementers to deliver a diverse range of secure onsite clean energy more...
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DSM and Demand Respone - Concepts Universally Accepted...

By Joao Gomes -
There are many definitions of DSM and Demand Response, Demand Response is a new name possibly the most charming for the Demand Side Management - more...
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Up in Smoke: Seven Gigawatts of Coal Retrenches from PJM

By Ade Dosunmu -
At the most recent annual auction for electric capacity in PJM, the Base Residual Auction (BRA) for delivery year 2014/15 electric capacity cleared with lower more...
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Power Storage Advances from Unexpected Sources: Renewable Energy Storage Kicked Into High Gear

By James Cahalin -
What do you think has a greater impact on society, a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport or a Tesla Roadster? Both have spectacular performance reviews, with more...
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Energy Efficiency: The Other Side of the Equation

By David Holt -
Last month, when President Obama unveiled the Better Buildings Initiative to provide incentives for businesses to become more energy efficient, we were reminded how efficiency more...
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ENERGY BLOGS

Life in the Fast Lane – Electric Vehicle Observations

Blogger Photo By Ben Lack -   Recently I had the opportunity to use a Nissan Leaf™ for several full days, a much more interesting exercise more...

5 Things You Want in a Shower Head, 3 Things You Do Not

Blogger Photo By Don Ames -   5 Things You Want in a Shower Head, 3 Things You Do Not by Don Ames,   www.detectenergy.com When more...

USAGAPP.com USA Green jobs now.Org Secures bids for smart grid inspections 2012 summer. Green Electr

Blogger Photo By Ron Vogt - USAGAPP.com USA Green jobs now.Org Secures bids for smart grid inspections 2012 summer. Green Electricity Network Integration ($36.4 million) USAGAPP.com more...

Is Your Infrastructure Ready for Smart Metering? – Part 4

Blogger Photo By Jay Cappy - By Jay Cappy, Verizon Business PS Utility Practice Lead – IT Advisory Services   This is part four of the more...

Clean energy: How much hot air?

Blogger Photo By Elisa Wood Lisa Cohn -   By Elisa Wood February 1, 2012 NewScientist’s January 28 issue is likely to unsettle clean energy advocates – but more...

SMART GRID: EEFECTIVE REACTIVE POWER CONTROLLER

Blogger Photo By Shehu Khaleel - Utilities today devote considerable attention to managing voltage levels and reactive power (VAR) throughout the power transmission and distribution systems. more...
 

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Steps Towards a Low Carbon Future: Technologies That Will Support the Global Revolution Required

 Thursday Feb 9, 2012 - 11:00 AM Eastern - Your Desktop

Did you know the United Kingdom, the world's sixth largest economy, expects to exceed EU targets for carbon emission reduction by 2020? Scotland, the Northern part of United Kingdom, is currently becoming a world class leader in promoting sensor, offshore more...

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AESP's 22nd National Conference & Expo

 Monday Feb 6, 2012 - Thursday Feb 9, 2012 - San Diego, CA - USA

Join us in San Diego for the premier energy industry conference that draws the top program managers, policy makers, marketers, evaluators, consultants and vendors in energy efficiency. Highly regarded experts in their respective fields will lead over 60 sessions that more...

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