Articles Tagged with ''renewable energy''

Just Say Yes to Geothermal

Renewable Energy Production is Key

January 6, 2014

As kids, we were told, “Don’t play with matches.” But, as adults, we ignore this warning and play with fire to heat our homes and office buildings, and our laws and policies encourage it. It doesn’t have to be that way. It’s my opinion that we need to create paths to safer, cleaner, and more efficient energy sources.

Dec. 23, 2013: Energy and Sustainability Industry Conference Set for February

Conference Will Discuss Renewable Energy, Developing Net Zero and Positive Energy Buildings

December 23, 2013

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AGRION is hosting its second annual Energy & Sustainability Summit in New York City on Feb. 5-6, 2014 at the Metropolitan Pavilion. Dubbed Disrupt 100+, it will bring together leaders in energy, infrastructure, and sustainability.

While some contractors believe the tax credits expiring at the end of the year are useful and should be renewed, others say they should be eliminated in favor of private rebates and incentives. (Photo courtesy of KOMUnews/Flickr)

Congress Unlikely to Renew HVAC Tax Provisions in 2013

25C, 179D, Other HVAC-Related Tax Provisions Set to Expire on Dec. 31

Jen Anesi

December 16, 2013

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Though industry leaders agree that the provisions will probably be renewed, it may not happen for a while, which would again leave some manufacturers, distributors, and contractors in limbo.

ACEEE Releases 'State Energy Efficiency Scorecard'

Massachusetts, California Earn Top Spots on Energy-Efficiency List

December 16, 2013

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For the first time in the history of the State Scorecard, the 2013 ranking of the states is being released with the participation of a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) secretary, Dr. Ernest Moniz, along with a top elected official of a state, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick.

Dec. 13, 2013: Maryland Announces Competitive Grants for Clean Energy Innovators

Program Seeks ‘Game Changing’ Renewable and Clean Energy Generation and Storage Technologies

December 13, 2013

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The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) has released $1 million in second round funding for its Game Changer Energy Innovation Competitive Grant Program. It invites applications to develop Maryland-based projects that support deployment of “game changing” renewable and clean energy generation and storage technologies.

Dec. 10, 2013: President Directs Federal Agencies to Use More Renewable Energy

Goal Supports Homegrown Energy Produced by American Workers

December 10, 2013

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In the latest step under his Climate Action Plan, President Obama has signed a memorandum directing federal agencies to consume 20 percent of their electricity from renewable energy sources by 2020 — more than double the current level.

The price of solar inverters has fallen almost 50 percent in the past five years, nearly keeping pace with the falling price of photovoltaic (PV) panels. (Photo courtesy of Wayne National Forest)

Solar Inverters Becoming Cheaper and Smarter

Market Not Yet Fully Mature, Despite Significant Progress in Recent Years

Jen Anesi

December 9, 2013

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As PV panels are becoming more efficient, more advanced, and less expensive, so are many of their components.

Dec. 6, 2013: Renewable Energy to be Half of Global Generation Increase to 2035

Report Also Says a Renewed Global Focus on Energy Efficiency Is Taking Hold

December 6, 2013

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Renewable energy sources could account for nearly half of the increase in global power generation through 2035, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) 2013 edition of the World Energy Outlook. Solar energy and wind energy could make up 45 percent of that expansion in renewables.

The pairing of geothermal and other HVAC technologies with VRF is producing different energy-efficient and renewable solutions for contractors.

Geothermal, Renewable VRF Applications

Matching Technology Together Yields Efficient Solutions

November 25, 2013

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The allure of energy efficiency across multiple HVACR sectors is aiding in the rise of contractor interest in variable-refrigerant flow (VRF) technology.

WSU, Avista Collaborate on Smart Grid Project

Unpredictable Fluctuations in Renewable Energy Create Challenges for Utilities

November 18, 2013

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One of the challenges of relying on renewable energy, such as solar and wind, is that changes in weather conditions can lead to sudden drops in the amount of power provided. One way utilities can handle this is by “shedding,” or reducing, some of their electrical load.

During this webinar, we will discuss what acidic condensate is, how it’s formed, and the damage it can cause if not properly treated—while hitting on the latest regulations that are driving the adoption of condensing technology.

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Articles Tagged with ''renewable energy''

Just Say Yes to Geothermal

Dec. 23, 2013: Energy and Sustainability Industry Conference Set for February

Congress Unlikely to Renew HVAC Tax Provisions in 2013

ACEEE Releases 'State Energy Efficiency Scorecard'

Dec. 13, 2013: Maryland Announces Competitive Grants for Clean Energy Innovators

Dec. 10, 2013: President Directs Federal Agencies to Use More Renewable Energy

Solar Inverters Becoming Cheaper and Smarter

Dec. 6, 2013: Renewable Energy to be Half of Global Generation Increase to 2035

Geothermal, Renewable VRF Applications

WSU, Avista Collaborate on Smart Grid Project

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