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Gita and Elihu speak with Nick Collins and Jesse Remillard, ERS, the energy efficiency of growing cannabis indoors.

Written by Taylor Patterson, ERS Santa Claus is coming to town! The legend of Santa bringing toys to all the...

Written by Taylor Patterson, ERS For most people, the holidays are the busiest time of year between traveling, cooking, decorating,...

Taylor Patterson, ERS Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles As with any technology, electric vehicles (EVs) have their own list...

Gita and Elihu talk with experts on reusing plastic waste. In this episode, they interview Sebastian Sajoux of Arqlite and...

Season 1: Episode 1 | December 10, 2019 Join our hosts, Gita Subramony and Elihu Dietz, as they kick-off our...

Taylor Patterson, ERS Welcome to the world of electric vehicles (EVs) – where cars use electricity and battery storage to...

Milana Pakes, ERS Currently, they only make up a small percentage of the volume of cars sold globally, but by...

This article was originally published on utilitydive.com on Nov. 25, 2019. Dive Brief: National Grid has agreed to lift its...

This article was written by Jim Paull, ERS, and Praga Meyyappan, ERS. What is the optimum orientation for a solar...

This article was originally published on utilitydive.com on Nov. 18, 2019. In a recent Utility Dive opinion piece, Scott Aaronson, vice...

This article was originally written by Taylor Patterson on Nov. 1, 2019. Smith College has dedicated the 2019–2020 school year...

This article was written by Ethan Gasse for Zondits. The Global Climate Strikes have caught international attention from politicians, media...

This article was originally published on csrwire.com on Nov. 8, 2019. Their work is paving the way for the global...

This article was originally published on cnbc.com on Nov. 3, 2019. Should airports go off the grid? Pittsburgh International Airport...

This article was originally published on pnnl.gov on Oct. 31, 2019. Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are leading...

This report was originally prepared for and published by NEEA. Condensing rooftop units (C-RTUs) have been identified as an efficient...

This article was originally published on pnnl.gov on October 31, 2019. Today, nearly 173 gigawatts of energy storage are deployed...

This article was originally published on PNNL on Oct. 9, 2019. NANTUCKET, Mass. –  With the simple cutting of a...

This article was originally published on hydrocarbons21.com on October 22, 2019. U.S. manufacturer Tecumseh is pursuing a “soft launch” in...

This article was written by Max Ma Refrigeration is about moving heat “uphill” from a cold place to a hot...

This article was written by Nelson Chiu, ERS Data sharing commonly occurs by sending files over shared drives or email...

This article was written by Elana Cole, ERS, on October 15, 2019. On October 7, PepsiCo priced their first green...

This article was written by Christy Lewis and Peter Bronksi and was published on watttime.org on September 17, 2019. It’s...

This article was originally published on utilitydive.com on 9/23/19. The power system’s growing need for flexible load and customers’ rising demand for...

Written by Ryan Pollin, ERS for Zondits, December 13, 2018 The City of Watertown, Massachusetts, has become the first municipality...

This article was written for NYSERDA’s Commercial Tenant Program (CTP), which offers financial assistance for energy studies in tenant spaces....

This article was written for NYSERDA’s Commercial Tenant Program (CTP), which offers financial assistance for energy studies in tenant spaces....

This article was written for NYSERDA’s Energy Storage Program to help building operators and owners understand the value of energy...

Electrifying the Transportation Sector in the Northwest Written by Carol Winkel, nwcouncil.org, December 3, 2018 At its October meeting, Council members...

Feast on Energy Savings this Thanksgiving kua.com, November 20, 2018 As we prepare to spend Thanksgiving with family and friends,...

Make your Black Friday green–with energy efficiency Maxine Chikumbo, smarterhouse.org, November 19,2018 Sales promotions have already begun, but holiday shopping...

The Top 10 Myths of Ductless Technology And the Top Mini-Split Myths Are … Written by Robert Beverly, achrnews.com, November...

How can blockchain save energy? Here are three possible ways. Written by Ethan Rogers, aceee.org, October 16, 2018. Blockchain is...

Zero energy buildings on the rise but barriers remain Written by Christopher Perry, aceee.org, October 24, 2018 Zero energy building...

Bloomberg announces $2.5-million gifts to tackle climate change in Pittsburgh, Philly Written by Amy Sisk, stateimpact.npr.org, October 22, 2018 Michael...

Thanks to energy efficiency, Michigan residents save billions of dollars on utility bills It turns out that small actions really...

IEA: Energy efficiency is the cornerstone for building a sustainable energy system Written by Editors of Electric Light & Power/ POWERGRID...

ACEEE Ranks Massachusetts Top State for Energy Efficiency Written by Alyssa Danigelis, energymanagertoday.com, October 8, 2018 (Image: The 2018 State...

A new use for Google Maps: calculating a city’s carbon footprint The Environmental Insights Explorer calculates emissions from buildings, car...

Finding Energy Opportunities in the Blue Economy First-of-its kind assessment outlines a dozen promising markets for marine energy energyenvironment.pnnl.gov, September...

This article was written for NYSERDA’s Commercial Tenant Program (CTP), which offers financial assistance for energy studies in tenant spaces....

This article was written for NYSERDA’s Energy Storage Program to help building operators and owners understand the value of energy...

This article was written for NYSERDA’s Commercial Tenant Program (CTP), which offers financial assistance for energy studies in tenant spaces....

High Schools Honored for Their Commitment to Energy Efficiency Written by Amy Fischbach, tdworld.com, August 14, 2018 Four Pennsylvania high...

Michigan public educational facilities encouraged to pursue ENERGY STAR certification to help cut energy bills uppermichiganssource.com, September 6, 2018 Michigan...

Ali Jackman, ERS for Zondits, September 6, 2018 Zondits recently sat down with Eric Gribin, Program Coordinator of the Energy...

Zondits recently connected with Maria Murphy, Senior Program Manager at the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA), who is working to bring...

This article was written for NYSERDA’s Energy Storage Program to help building operators and owners understand the value of energy...

Google just put an AI in charge of keeping its data centers cool DeepMind’s neural networks will tweak data center...

‘But wait, there’s more!’ — Cuomo seeks update to New York storage bill Utility Drive, December 5, 2017 The governor’s...

Our gift to you! The coolest and most energy-efficient socks in the industry! Claim your pair while they last. [RF_CONTEST...

CO2 at heart of Italian winery r744.com, December 5, 2017 Two Yukon CO2-based water-brine chillers from Italian firm Enex provide heating...

Guide to Energy-Efficient Refrigerators Constellation, 2017 The refrigerator is one of your home’s hardest working appliances, typically making up 13.7...

New data, same results – Saving energy is still cheaper than making energy. ACEEE, December 1, 2017 Keeping the lights...

Valerie Eacret, ERS, for Zondits Snow guns have some of the highest potential for energy savings in the efficiency world,...

Japanese firm boasts ‘world’s first’ CO2 research laboratory r744.com, November 29, 2017 To push the development of CO2 technology forward – especially...

Motor makers seek time to meet energy norms No suitable raw material, infra in place, say manufacturers thehundu.com, December 2,...

How An Intelligent Microgrid Saved A California Vineyard Amidst Wildfires — Stone Edge Farm Story Clean Technica, November 28, 2017...

Dan Pidgeon, ERS, for Zondits The 2017 ACEEE Scorecard was released in September, highlighting more state-led energy efficiency progress. The...

Motor efficiency: aiming high Control Engineering Europe, October 30, 2017 Brian Bannister argues that it is better for OEMs to build...

Beer Makers Tapping Into Sustainable Water Efficiency Goals bna.com, September 1, 2017 Most beer drinkers aren’t thinking about water when...

California Establishes a Path to an Energy Efficient Future nrdc.org, November 27, 2017 California recently established an ambitious blueprint for...

Japanese warehouse installs NewTon Ammonia 21, October 31, 2017 Yokohama Reito Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s leading food distribution and...

Look-alike apartment buildings in northeast Minneapolis showcase new ideas in energy efficiency Star Tribune, November 27, 2017 At first glance...

New facades enhance energy efficiency of buildings phys.org, November 13, 2017 Recently, two researchers from UPM have developed a ventilated...

Samantha Leroy, ERS, for Zondits When establishing Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) in 2014, Governor Andrew Cuomo set aggressive and...

Could stretch codes supercharge the green building marketplace? GreenBiz, November 10, 2017 This week, thousands of building industry professionals converged...

ISO New England predicts declining loads due to solar, efficiency utilitydrive.com, November 7, 2017 Dive Brief: ISO New England last...

Elana Cole, ERS, for Zondits On September 14, 2017, 19.8% of European electricity demand was met by wind power. A...

New York City Mandates Existing Buildings Must Increase Energy Efficiency Clean Technica, September 18, 2017 New York City Mayor Bill...

  Energy Department Announces $15 Million for Batteries and Electrification to Enable Extreme Fast Charging energy.gov, October 23, 2017 Today,...

This study investigates decision-making patterns and funding practices, as well as the feasibility of implementing Zero Net Energy (ZNE) in...

Investment In Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy On The Rise Facility Executive, October 12, 2017 Global interest and investment in energy...

Russian project is ‘largest horticultural LED job in history’ A MASSIVE installation of LED lighting designed to boost food supply...

Ask the Expert: What’s the difference between “net-zero” and “carbon-neutral” in relation to buildings and efficiency? Ryan Pollin, ERS, for...

Jesse Remillard, ERS, for Zondits There are strong signs that commercial, or behind-the-meter, energy storage has turned a corner in...

Gita Subramony, ERS, for Zondits Zondits has previously written about Ohio’s tumultuous relationship with energy efficiency and renewable energy standards....

DOE Funds Projects to Develop Electric Motor Innovations ACHR News, December 8, 2016 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has...

Energy Efficiency Through Plug Load Control: Not Exciting…But Effective Energy Manager Today, July 6, 2016 A July feature at Automated...

Lisa Markowski, ERS, for Zondits New England’s largest state is also home to its largest battery storage project, which began...

Niagara Falls unveils spectacular LED lighting upgrade Lux, December 14, 2016 The Niagara Falls Illumination Board has unveiled a new...

Meet the streetlights that are powered by footsteps Lux, November 30, 2016 A new street lighting system that harnesses energy...

California Is First State To Set Energy-Efficiency Limits For Computers NPR, December 16, 2016 California is the first state to...

LEDs Cut New York’s Christmas-Light Energy Needs by 35% Greentech Media, December 14, 2016 New York’s grid operator reported on Monday that...

Jeff Perkins, ERS, for Zondits ACEEE held their third Intelligent Efficiency Conference in Austin from Dec 4‒6. This event is...

Gita Subramony, ERS, for Zondits Currently, 90% of the homes in Amsterdam use natural gas to provide heat. City Lab...

Gita Subramony, ERS, for Zondits Marcus Garvey Apartments in Brooklyn will soon be the site of a hybrid distributed energy...

Or Can I Keep Mine Plugged in at Work and Not Feel Guilty? Long Vu, ERS, for Zondits Answer: In...

Novel refrigerator turns waste heat into sound waves to cool down stuff ZME Science, December 13, 2016 Japanese researchers have...

Curbing carbon on campus Harvard Gazette, December 8, 2016 The wells that plunge 1,500 feet under Radcliffe Yard are out...

Residential Energy Efficiency Direct Install Programs — Case Study Clean Technica, December 1, 2016 The challenge is that education and...

Green Tips for Staying Warm, Comfy and Energy-Efficient Noozhawk, December 7, 2016 With all of the feasts, decorations, travel and gifts...

Clean Energy Investments Pay Off Big Time, New Study Shows NRDC, November 15, 2016 Some have contended that driving down...

Advocates’ fears realized as Wisconsin directs energy dollars to internet access Midwest Energy News, December 9, 2016 Wisconsin ranks 49th in the...

A Texas startup’s big energy idea: storing electricity underground The Guardian, August 25, 2016 In a field in Central Texas,...

The Facility Manager: Harnessing The Power of Big Data in Healthcare Panoramic Power, October 13, 2016 With a continuing and...

Ethan Forauer, ERS, for Zondits   A few months ago we reported on the release of the highly anticipated ACEEE...

David Reynolds, ERS, for Zondits Seriously. The point of this article is to challenge those who believe in energy efficiency...

Converse’s Boston Headquarters Gets a Bold Visual Statement Design: Retail, October 6, 2016 Taking a product from concept to completion...

Comcast, Nestle lay the foundation for big energy wins Smart Grid News, October 23, 2015. Image credit: Andrew A. Shenouda Comcast...

California Proposed Lighting Standard Raises the Bar for Energy Efficiency LED Inside, October 22, 2015. Image credit: Peter Thoeny The California...

Unique microgrid project to power Minnesota winery Midwest Energy News, October 23, 2015. Image credit: Winehaven Winery Located around 35 miles...

Why Aren’t There More Energy-Efficient Buildings? City Lab, October 22, 2015. Image credit: Chris Smith For the fifth year running, the...

Should you buy energy-efficient appliances sooner or later? Bankrate, October 18, 2015. Image credit: Chris Smith A new refrigerator, dishwasher, clothes...

ACEEE State Scorecard: Massachusetts Edges Out California as Most Energy-Efficient State, Maryland Among Most Improved ACEEE, October 21, 2015. Image...

New report on energy-efficient computing Phys.org, October 20, 2015. Image credit: blickpixel A report that resulted from a workshop jointly funded...

Google Pumps Funds Into Africa’s Biggest Wind Power Project Wired, October 20, 2015. Image credit: DWilliams GOOGLE IS BACKING Africa’s largest...

Columbia Gas of Ohio celebrates Energy Awareness Month, introduces New Resource to Help Customers Save October 15, 2015. Image credit: Bev...

How digital power plant tech can help utilities get the most from their assets Utility Dive, October 19, 2015. Image...

Meet the 3rd generation Nest Learning Thermostat. Nest Blog, September 1, 2015. Image credit: Scott Cawley. Infographic by Amanda Gassé. You know what’s...

Florida Supreme Court clears hurdle to PACE energy-finance program Sun Sentinel, October 15, 2015. Image credit: Joe Gratz The court rejected...

Amber Plante for Zondits, October 18, 2015. Image credit: jill111 The forecasts for winter are in, and there’s good news and...

Electricity From A Soccer Ball? This Startup’s Kinetic Energy Tech Is Lighting The Developing World International Business Times, October 10,...

Amanda Gassé for Zondits, October 15, 2015 Boston’s super old, super green buildings Boston.com, October 13, 2015. Image credit: Riccardo Diotallevi Large...

Gita Subramony for Zondits, October 15, 2015. Image credit: caruba Vox.com took a high level look at the importance and complexity...

Ryan Pollin for Zondits, October 13, 2015. Image credit: Sara   The term democracy gets thrown around a little bit. For...

Gita Subramony for Zondits, October 14, 2015. Image credit: Hans-Jörg Aleff GE is spinning off a new company, Current, that ties...

Are Smart Thermostats the New CFLS? Energy Efficiency Markets, October 13, 2015. Image credit: Sébastien Barré Commonwealth Edison, Nest, ecobee, gas...

Transparent coating keeps solar cells cool and efficient throughout the day Gizmag, September 23, 2015. Image credit: Theen Moy Stanford engineers...

Amber Plante for Zondits, October 13, 2015. Image credit: Danny. California governor Jerry Brown said his own version of “hasta la vista”...

Huuuuuuuuge New Thermal Hydrolysis System For DC Wastewater Is World’s Hugest Cleantechnica, October 9, 2015. Image credit: Notre Dame The world’s...

Energy Efficiency Market Report 2015 highlights cuts in greenhouse gases from investments in energy efficiency IEA, October 8, 2015. Image...

California commits to getting half its electricity from renewable energy in 15 years News 1130, October 6, 2015. Image credit: CreativeMagic...

GE combines solar, storage and energy efficiency with startup company Current PV Tech, October 8, 2015. Image credit: geralt Multinational conglomerate...

The notes, developed by the World Bank’s Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), focus on six key topics: procurement, financing,...

America’s utilities have become the most important investors in smarter energy use, helping all of us reduce our bills, and...

Increased wealth typically leads to increased energy use - but this link appears to have been broken by technology and...

The report, “State Electric Efficiency Regulatory Frameworks,” outlines policy developments that support utility investments in electric efficiency programs, including how...

We’ve heard how a “Smart Home” will use the Internet of Things (IoT) to change life in the 21st Century....

This year, stop trying to fend off the holiday beast by throwing money into its gaping maw, and get smart...

According to Global Bioenergy Supply and Demand projections, a working paper for REmap 2030, global biomass demand could double to...

Planes, trains, or automobiles: what's the most climate-friendly way to travel? A new study by researchers from IIASA and CICERO...

In the past, the Fulton Street stop was notorious as an unnavigable maze of platforms and mezzanines. The new Fulton...

Across the country, laborers are hard at work lifting 700-pound shelves full of multivolume encyclopedias, propane grills or garden gnomes...

Last week (December 7-13) was designated as “Energy Efficiency Action Week” by the EPA. Since we here at Zondits pretty...

It’s that time of year again, when everyone on the block is stringing holiday lights and pasting on their biggest...

When zooming between shopping malls this December, don’t forget that all of your financial transactions boost the economy. It might...

Sefaira, a supplier of software for high-performance building design, has announced a new product for HVAC design engineers that it...

Reductions in energy consumption of more than a third can be achieved via retrofitting in three key areas – the...

Energy management software company BuildingIQ was earlier this month awarded Best Commercial Energy Efficiency Project at the Energy Efficiency Council’s...

Following recent GOP election gains, efficiency advocates are taking a glass-half-full approach, emphasizing bipartisan support for efficiency mandates and missions,...

Haiti's electricity sector stands at a crossroads. Haiti depends on imported petroleum for 85% of its electricity generation, diverting 7...

Michigan currently has renewable and efficiency goals for the state. These goals require that 10% of electricity should come from...

The industrial and commercial sectors could see a 30-45% increase on energy bills to 2030, according to latest projections from...

Add Florida to the list of states rolling back energy efficiency and renewable energy goals. We saw this happen earlier...

Making buildings more energy efficient is part of the European strategy to combat climate change. One of the aims of...

With last month’s midterm election, Americans are now turning their attention to major policy issues for the next session on...

As global attention increasingly focuses on all facets of sustainability, more attention is being paid to the infrastructure that manufactures...

Tuesday night, Congress pulled together its 1,600-page government spending bill, lovingly nicknamed the “CRomnibus” – a mix between the Continuing...