Efficiency http://efficientcy.com Efficiency news Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:33:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 The EPA’s new gas-mileage labels are good but not perfect – Washington Post http://efficientcy.com/the-epas-new-gas-mileage-labels-are-good-but-not-perfect-washington-post/5630/ http://efficientcy.com/the-epas-new-gas-mileage-labels-are-good-but-not-perfect-washington-post/5630/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:33:03 +0000 admin http://efficientcy.com/the-epas-new-gas-mileage-labels-are-good-but-not-perfect-washington-post/5630/

Energy Efficiency 1: The EPA’s new gas-mileage labels are good but not perfect – Washington Post


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The EPA's new gas-mileage labels are good but not perfect
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But we have reservations about the version that awards vehicles letter grades ranging from "A" to "D" based on their fuel economy and emissions. …
Lisa Jackson's High-Wire Act on Carbon ControlsBusinessWeek
US EPA has "big role" in reducing carbon emissionsFOXBusiness
EPA has "big role" in reducing carbon emissionsReuters

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Energy Efficiency 2: Energy efficiency could save R.I. National Grid customers $1.85 billion


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Rhode Island National Grid electric customers could save $1.85 billion though energy efficiency steps taken during the next decade, according to a report commissioned by the R.I. Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Council.
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Energy Efficiency 1: Proposed Vehicle Labels to Include GHG Emissions and Fuel Economy Comparisons – Reuters


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By Sustainable Life Media at Sustainable Life Media The US EPA and Department of Transportation today proposed two new fuel economy labels for passenger …
EPA and NHTSA unveil new labels for cars and trucks and look for public commentMLive.com
Government Fail: EPA's Green Letter Grades for VehiclesHeritage.org (blog)

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]]> http://efficientcy.com/proposed-vehicle-labels-to-include-ghg-emissions-and-fuel-economy-comparisons-reuters/5628/feed/ 0 Auto dealers oppose proposed EPA fuel efficiency letter grades – The Detroit News http://efficientcy.com/auto-dealers-oppose-proposed-epa-fuel-efficiency-letter-grades-the-detroit-news/5627/ http://efficientcy.com/auto-dealers-oppose-proposed-epa-fuel-efficiency-letter-grades-the-detroit-news/5627/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:33:05 +0000 admin http://efficientcy.com/auto-dealers-oppose-proposed-epa-fuel-efficiency-letter-grades-the-detroit-news/5627/

Energy Efficiency 1: Auto dealers oppose proposed EPA fuel efficiency letter grades – The Detroit News


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The median grade would be a "B-" though larger vehicles like SUVs and vans would get worse grades on average than smaller more fuel efficient vehicles. …
How EPA's new fuel economy label would grade current carsAutoblog (blog)
Public Invited to Comment on New EPA Fuel-efficiency Label Designs – Will …Gather.com
US Weighs Grades For Car Fuel EconomyNPR
Green Jobs Ready (blog) -Co.Design -brandchannel.com
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Energy Efficiency 2: Energy efficiency: The EU’s new action plan


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The European Union is drafting a new energy efficiency action plan to make good on its pledge to combat climate change and reduce its dependency on imported oil and gas.
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Energy Efficiency 2: BHP Plan for Energy Efficiency


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Energy efficiency is at the forefront of most people’s minds, these days. And that’s why the state is requesting utilities file a plan detailing energy efficiency efforts.
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Energy Efficiency 2: CT energy efficiency program honored


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For successfully expanding its service to other forms of energy, The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund’s home energy efficiency program earned the 2010 Gold Innovation Prize from the Connecticut Quality Improvement Award Partnership.
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Energy Efficiency 2: Financial incentives exist for energy- efficiency projects


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With federal energy-efficiency tax credits set to expire by year’s end, now is the perfect time to explore home improvements that would save money on monthly electric and natural-gas bills.
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Energy Efficiency 2: State energy efficiency program slow to ignite


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A program tasked with making Kansas homes and small businesses more energy efficient used less than one-tenth of the stimulus money available to it during its first year. Efficiency Kansas, run through the Kansas Corporation Commission, spent just $285,416.25 to help improve energy efficiency in 42 projects, at an average cost of $6,800.
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Energy Efficiency 2: TXU Energy targets installation of 100,000 smart energy efficiency devices


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Based on strong customer demand, TXU Energy is targeting installation of 100,000 smart energy efficiency devices in homes and businesses throughout Texas by 2012. The company established the new target as it announced a new multi-year purchase, installation and service agreement with Comverge, Inc.
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