The growth of electricity demand has slowed in each decade since the 1950s — from a 9.8 percent annual rate of growth in the 1950s to only 0.7 percent per year in the first decade of the 21st century — and will continue its slow growth due to energy efficiency, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Total energy consumption in the United States manufacturing sector decreased by 17 percent from 2002 to 2010, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Honeywell announced a new program for contractors that will provide them with the tools and expertise they need to advise commercial building owners on energy retrofit opportunities that can reduce energy consumption.
For Community Connections, a not-for-profit mental health agency in Washington, D.C., the objective was to install HVAC upgrades to meet the goal of a 40 percent energy-efficiency improvement with a seven-year payback.
For utilities looking to meet energy efficiency goals, the multifamily housing sector represents a sizeable opportunity to achieve energy savings through targeted energy efficiency programs, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and CNT Energy.
Ameresco Inc., a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, joined with officials from Bates Technical College to host Gov. Jay Inslee and local leaders to announce the award recipients for the second round of 2012 energy efficiency grants from the Washington State Department of Commerce.
Telkonet Inc. announced that its EcoSmart energy management system will be provided to hospitality customers nationwide through Constellation’s “Efficiency Made Easy” program. The program bundles a multi-year electricity agreement with energy conservation measures, including the EcoSmart system.
The emergence of oil-free compressors is offering manufacturers the ability to greatly reduce energy consumption, making them a viable solution in the commercial development sector.
In addition to saving energy and reducing pollution, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo hopes the Build Smart NY initiative will also generate thousands of jobs, stimulate the economy, and save the state money in the long run.
