Electric Energy Online: Energy Efficiency

Ameren Missouri Seeks to Recover Costs for Reliability Improvements, Cleaner Air and Energy Efficiency Programs

3 Feb 2012 14:05:48 EST

St. Louis, MO, February 3, 2012 - Today, Ameren Missouri, a utility company of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), filed an electric rate increase request with the Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC). Ameren Missouri is committed to providing its customers with safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible energy. To achieve these objectives, the company has made significant investments in its energy infrastructure, ...

Cascade Energy Helps Deliver Unprecedented Energy Savings in the Industrial Sector

2 Feb 2012 14:09:29 EST

Portland, OR., February 2, 2012 - Cascade Energy, Inc. (www.cascadeenergy.com), the industrial energy efficiency experts, announced unprecedented energy savings in the Pacific Northwest industrial sector. As the program partner for Bonneville Power Administration’s (BPA’s) Energy Smart Industrial (ESI) program, Cascade Energy helped deliver more than 40 average megawatts (aMW) in verified energy savings in 2010-2011. “BPA ...

Energy Efficiency Is the Right Track for Clean Air

1 Feb 2012 10:55:33 EST

Washington, D.C., February 1, 2012 - A new report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) reveals how energy efficiency can be used by states, policymakers, and utilities developing compliance strategies to meet the goals of federal air regulations. As mandated under the Clean Air Act, a suite of upcoming air regulations will impose limits on the emissions of multiple air pollutants. The report, entitled Energy ...

Pepco Energy Selected for $5.3 Million Energy Savings Performance Contract at Virginia Tech

31 Jan 2012 15:34:09 EST

Arlington, VA., January 31, 2012 - Pepco Energy Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Pepco Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: POM) and a leader in energy savings performance contracting, has been selected to implement a comprehensive energy savings performance contract project for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Va. “Virginia Tech is pleased to partner with Pepco Energy Services in this important first phase ...

Drummond Commission receives recommendations on guaranteed performance based solutions to upgrade Ontario's aging infrastructure and save money

31 Jan 2012 13:07:58 EST

Toronto, ON., January 31, 2012 - The Energy Services Association of Canada (ESAC) has submitted a report called The Role and Benefits of Performance Based Solutions in the Rehabilitation of Ontario's Public Sector Infrastructure to the Commission on the Reform of Ontario's Public Services. ESAC illustrated to the Drummond Commission how this type of solution allows broader public service organizations to make needed upgrades and ...

Smart City San Diego Delivers Results

25 Jan 2012 13:13:02 EST

San Diego, CA, January 25, 2012 - With a focus on the San Diego region's job growth, smarter technology development, solar energy storage integration and increased electric vehicle infrastructure and deployment, Smart City San Diego is delivering results. The collaborative is made up of City of San Diego, GE, UC San Diego, CleanTECH San Diego and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). It formed to leverage each entity's strengths ...

Energy Efficiency Paves Way to 'Economy that's Built to Last'

25 Jan 2012 09:04:13 EST

Washington, January 25, 2012 - "The truest comment by the President?One supported by study after study: 'The easiest way to save money is to waste less energy.' "The president's vision for 'an economy built to last' makes energy efficiency a cornerstone. He asked Congress to send him a bill that incorporates energy efficiency and creates jobs. Congress already has one in the pipeline. "The bipartisan Shaheen-Portman ...

Ameren Missouri Files Largest Plan in State for Energy Efficiency Programs

23 Jan 2012 09:52:24 EST

St. Louis, January 23, 2012 - Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), filed with the Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC) a three-year plan that includes an aggressive portfolio of energy efficiency programs, the largest such plan in the state of Missouri. The expenditures for the new programs will be approximately twice the size of the utility company's previous energy efficiency programs. The proposal ...

Tecogen Introduces Ultra-Low Emissions Across its Entire Product Line

23 Jan 2012 09:46:21 EST

Chicago, January 23, 2012 - AHR Expo -- Tecogen Inc. announced that its ultra-low emissions technology is now available across its entire product line of natural gas engine-driven systems.These emissions are on par with fuel cells, far surpassing Best Available Control Technology (BACT) limits for stationary natural gas engines. Designed for commercial and industrial facilities, Tecogen products offer reliable, clean energy ...

Energy Efficiency Bolsters Region's Economies

19 Jan 2012 13:46:38 EST

Portland, OR., January 19, 2012 - Formula Fabrication, based in Libby, Mont., a small, struggling town, was on the verge of closing its doors a few years ago. With trainings offered by the region's utilities and Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) through the Northwest Ductless Heat Pump Project, the company learned about the benefits of ductless heat pumps (DHPs). DHPs allowed Formula Fabrication to offer its customers a ...

DTE Energy is Issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the School Education Program

19 Jan 2012 13:36:24 EST

Detroit, January 19, 2012 - DTE Energy is seeking bids from qualified contractors to implement a comprehensive energy efficiency School Education Program for 4th and 6th grade students and their teachers, offered by its Michigan electric and gas utilities, Detroit Edison and MichCon. The successful bidder will be able to develop and provide educational programming on energy fundamentals, energy conservation and efficiency, ...

Huntington Beach City School District to Save More Than $15 Million With Solar Upgrades

17 Jan 2012 10:53:56 EST

Huntington Beach, CA., January 17, 2012 - Huntington Beach City School District and Chevron Energy Solutions announced the completion of a 592-kilowatt solar electric system that will reduce energy costs for operations at nine elementary school sites in Huntington Beach, saving the District more than $15 million over the life of the project. Coupled with a comprehensive energy education curriculum, the program is designed to inspire students ...

Telkonet, Inc.'s SmartEnergy Technology Adopted in Ten Southern California Hotel Properties

17 Jan 2012 09:06:27 EST

Milwaukee, January 17, 2012 - Telkonet, Inc. (OTC BB: TKOI), developer of the revolutionary new EcoSmart energy management platform, announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide energy management solutions in ten Southern California-based hospitality properties through Pacific Energy Services & Facilities, Inc. Each guest room received an HVAC system upgrade when integrating Telkonet's SmartEnergy energy management ...

CUB: Market Conditions, Energy Efficiency Could Deliver $485 Million in Winter Savings For Northern IL, Wipe Out Impact of Recent Rate Hikes

16 Jan 2012 14:09:36 EST

Chicago, January 16, 2012 - An unusually mild start to the winter, some of the lowest natural gas prices in years, and simple energy-efficiency steps at home have the potential to save northern Illinois consumers nearly $150 this winter, easily wiping out the impact of recent rate hikes in the region, according to a Citizens Utility Board (CUB) analysis released Monday. At a news conference, CUB pointed to the latest forecast ...

Midwest Energy Efficiency Leaders Recognized for Groundbreaking Achievements 2012 Inspiring Efficiency Award Winners Celebrated

13 Jan 2012 13:57:01 EST

Chicago, January 13, 2012 - The eight winners of the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance's (MEEA) 2012 Inspiring Efficiency Awards are industry leaders who have delivered innovative advancements in energy efficiency saving consumers and businesses money. Projects range from Minnesota's Energy Innovation Corridor – a clean energy and transportation proving ground located along an 11-mile route between St. Paul and Minneapolis ...

ACEEE Report: U.S. Better Off 'Thinking Big' About Energy Efficiency Instead of Focusing First on Development of New Energy Sources

12 Jan 2012 14:43:35 EST

Washington, January 12, 2012 - How Lack of Emphasis on Major Energy Efficiency Investments Leaves "3 Jokers in the U.S. Economic Deck"; Slashing Energy Use 60% Could Generate 2 Million Jobs & Save the Equivalent of $2600 Per Household Annually. America is thinking too small when it comes to energy efficiency, while also making the mistake of "crowding out" economically beneficial investments ...

ICF International Wins $12 Million Energy Efficiency Contract with Pepco Holdings, Inc.

10 Jan 2012 10:32:56 EST

Fairfax, VA., January 10, 2012 - ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI), a leading provider of consulting services and technology solutions to government and commercial clients, has been awarded a new contract to support the energy efficiency portfolio for Pepco Holdings, Inc., subsidiaries Pepco and Delmarva Power. The contract has a value of $12 million and a term of 40 months. “ICF’s proven approach to comprehensively developing ...

City of Hanoi Selects Echelon and ElcomTek to Deploy Vietnam's First Smart City Street Light Control System

10 Jan 2012 09:46:31 EST

San Jose, CA., January 10, 2012 - Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON) and Elcom Technologies Corporation (ElcomTek), a leading systems integrator in Vietnam, announced they will deploy an energy control networking system for the city of Hanoi that will serve as the foundation for the country's first smart street lighting system. The city of Hanoi's new street lighting system will be comprised of Echelon's segment controllers running ...

Energy Efficiency in 2012: Forecast Is Mostly Sunny

9 Jan 2012 11:14:13 EST

January 6, 2012 - Looking forward into 2012, I see more reasons for optimism than pessimism. Many states and utilities are committed to ramping up their energy efficiency programs this year and even more are considering similar steps. For example, Massachusetts electric utility programs are targeting 2.4% savings this year as part of a ramp-up rate originally established a few years ago. Many other states also have ...

PennFuture Calls for State to Release Analysis of Guaranteed Energy Savings Program

9 Jan 2012 10:54:10 EST

Pittsburgh & Philadelphia, January 6, 2012 - Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) filed a Right to Know Request with the Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS), requesting any and all records pertaining to the claims made by the DGS Secretary Sheri Philips that the Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA) program was flawed and not returning value to the taxpayers. This claim was made after the Corbett Administration ...

Pepco Energy Awarded $11 million Energy Savings Performance Contract by the Virginia Department of Military Affairs

9 Jan 2012 10:51:40 EST

Arlington, VA., January 6, 2012 - Pepco Energy Services, a subsidiary of Pepco Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: POM) and a leader in energy savings performance contracting, has been chosen to implement a comprehensive energy savings performance contract project for the Virginia Department of Military Affairs. “Pepco Energy is pleased to work with the Virginia Department of Military Affairs in improving the energy efficiency of its armories ...

SDG&E Celebrates San Diego's Biggest Energy Savers

9 Jan 2012 09:48:12 EST

San Diego, January 5, 2012 - An energy efficiency program piloted by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) succeeded in more than doubling energy savings among participating residential customers during a three-month period.Erica Faunce of Lakeside, California, was declared the Biggest Energy Saver(SM) contest winner in San Diego after achieving a 46.5 percent energy savings, equal to 1,356 kilowatt hours for her family of ...