SMUD Launches Natural Refrigerant Incentive Pilot

Game Changer: SMUD’S natref incentives for reducing GHG emissions Ammonia 21, June 1, 2017 One of the key impediments to the uptake of almost any new technology is its higher initial cost compared to the technology it is replacing. And that has certainly been true of natural refrigerant systems. Apart from the rising sales of natural … Read more

Efficiency Vermont Invests in Local Breweries

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CRAFT BREWERY ADDS ENERGY EFFICIENCY TO RECIPE FOR SUCCESS VT Digger, December 14, 2016 A craft brewery in St. Albans was recognized by Rep. Peter Welch, Efficiency Vermont and the Vermont Brewers Association for its leadership in embracing energy efficiency, supporting veterans, and hiring local contractors and vendors. Rep. Welch, who has long been a … Read more

Xcel & CenterPoint Offer Multi-Family Building Efficiency Incentives

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Minnesota utilities offer new energy-efficiency incentives Star Tribune, June 2, 2016. Image credit: skeeze Xcel Energy is trotting out new money-saving incentives for owners of energy-efficient, multi-tenant buildings. The incentives were laid out in Xcel’s Triennial Conservation Improvement Program, which was filed with Minnesota utility regulators this week. The “Multi-Family Building Efficiency” program is a joint … Read more

Another Blow for Energy Efficiency in Nevada

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Rebates for LED lights, energy efficient equipment in jeopardy Vegas Inc, January 20, 2016. Image credit: jaygeorge On the same day in December that the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada voted to increase bills for solar customers, it dealt another blow to the state’s renewable energy efforts. The commission approved cutting popular energy efficiency programs for … Read more