Smart Energy Decisions News

Regulation - February 16, 2016

Supreme Court stays Clean Power Plan, uncertainty reigns after Justice Scalia's death

Justice Antonin Scalia's death throws the U.S. EPA's Clean Power Plan proceedings into turmoil.

Demand Management - February 15, 2016

Large data network equipment now eligible for EPA's Energy Star label

IT procurers and data center operators now have help selecting products that save money on energy bills.

Energy Efficiency - February 12, 2016

Whole Foods, Hilton featured in DOE's 'Better Buildings Challenge' swap preview

The U.S. spends around $200 billion a year running commercial buildings, and a large portion of that energy is wasted.

Energy Efficiency - February 11, 2016

Energy efficiency in existing buildings must be addressed; here’s how

Large U.S. commercial buildings address 2% per year of the net present value-positive investments in efficiency available to them, according to the Rocky Mountain Institute.

Energy Efficiency - February 10, 2016

GE exits fluorescent light bulb manufacturing in favor of LEDs

GE's recent announcement that it will stop manufacturing fluorescent light bulbs by year end underlines the overwhelming market support for the technology.

Energy Efficiency - February 5, 2016

National Grid's new Massachusetts energy efficiency plan expected to save billions

The company's three-year plan is expected to generate $3.6 billion in Massachusetts customer benefits over the lifetime of the efficiency investments.

Power Prices - February 5, 2016

DTE Electric rate request would lower bills for C&I customers

Under a rate request, commercial customers could see a 0.4% decrease and large industrial customers could experience an average cut of 5.6%.

Energy Efficiency - February 5, 2016

Plastipak earns $1M in energy efficiency rebates from local utility

Plastic goods manufacturer Plastipak recently became the second company to earn more $1 million in energy efficiency rebates from Dayton Power & Light.

Energy Efficiency - February 4, 2016

Zahroof Valves named finalist for energy, sustainability in annual Edison Awards

Industrial valve manufacturer Zahroof is a finalist in the Edison Awards, which evaluate technologies based on criteria of "Concept, Value, Delivery and Impact."

Sourcing Renewables - February 4, 2016