Obama’s Brazil Visit has an Energy Agenda

Posted on March 21st, 2011 by Krishna Patel

President Obama's official visit to Brazil came to a conclusion with renewed attention to renewable energies, namely biofuels. Also, Washington DC is the leading EPA Green Power Community.

Global Crisis Has Deep Impact for Energy Sector

Posted on March 17th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

Global unrest in the Middle East and Japanese crisis impacting the energy sector. Also, study shows consumers want to monitor their energy consumption daily and the EPA proposes new pollution standards for coal plants.

Obama Administration Addresses Rising Oil Prices

Posted on March 14th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

President Obama discusses his administration's approach to the current oil prices, new clean energy program launched by DOE, and Michigan's largest solar installations atop Ford Assembly plant.

Ford’s Energy Efficiency Challenge is Facebook Official

Posted on March 9th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

See how your energy conserving habits can enter you to win a Ford electric experience. Plus, a Minnesota hotel becomes the first in the state to achieve Energy Star certification and Enersys lithium-ion batteries are heading to space.

EPA Evaluates Costs and Benefits of Clean Air Act

Posted on March 3rd, 2011 by Krishna Patel

EPA gives its verdict on the Clean Air Act, the DOE teams up with the Defense Department, and how Rolls-Royce plans to create electric luxury.

Gas Prices Rising Due To Middle Eastern Revolts

Posted on February 23rd, 2011 by Krishna Patel

Revolts across the Arab world could significantly raise worldwide gas prices. How consumers can lock in current rates.

Integrated Building Design Is Critical For Optimizing Energy Efficiency

Posted on February 21st, 2011 by Sharon Shapiro

NZEB, ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 189.1, IECC, IGCC, EISA, EO 13514 (1) – do you know what they are? If you are involved in building design[...]

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Tags: building design, energy modeling, epa, fossil fuel-based energy, GreenGlobes, HVAC system, LEED, lighting, richard paradis, solar energy potential, sustainable site design, whole building design guide

House Votes Against E15, Proposal Goes to the Senate

Posted on February 21st, 2011 by Krishna Patel

Another bump in the road toward implementing E15, report finds CO2 emission from power plants increased in 2010, and a Solar Panel Manufacturing Facility Opens in Oregon.

NASCAR Going Green for Daytona Race

Posted on February 18th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

NASCAR partnered with American Ethanol and now they are using energy efficient Ford pickups to patrol the tracks. Also, the wind industry picks up.

U.S. Tops Brazil As Top Ethanol Producer Of 2010

Posted on February 16th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

The Energy Information sector of the DOE gets increased funding and Ballard contracted to produce hydrogen fuel buses in Norway.

Egyptian Turmoil Could Create Energy-Related Issues For The Middle East

Posted on January 31st, 2011 by Krishna Patel

The EPA awards the Energy Star certificate to a California glass manufacturers for their energy efficiency and San Antonio is home to one of Texas's greenest structures.

Facilities Management and the New Economics of Sustainability

Posted on January 25th, 2011 by Jeremy Bedine

Energy Management is a term, which more and more, is becoming synonymous with facilities management. Throughout the private and public sectors alike, facilities directors are[...]

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Tags: carbon footprint, Climate Change RIsk, energy consumption, energy efficiency, energy management, EnergyStar, epa, facilities management, Green building practices, LEED, SEC, Sela Energy, sustainability, Yoni Bedine

Landmark EPA Decision on Ethanol

Posted on January 24th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

EPA gives its decision approving ethanol for even wider use than before. Researchers find a way to make computers more efficient and solar energy heats up in Florida and Arizona.

Exclusive EV Race Scheduled in England

Posted on January 21st, 2011 by Krishna Patel

Obama's plan to make low-income family homes more energy efficient reaches halfway milestone and England schedules EV race while EPA administrator Gina McCarthy prepares to speak at energy conference.

EPA And Chrysler Team Up To Research Hydraulic Hybrid Systems

Posted on January 20th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

DOE gives funding to Native American tribal lands to promote clean energy, South Carolina's first Chevy Volt to hit streets, and green building company joins DOE efforts.

EPA Delays Biomass Ruling

Posted on January 17th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

The EPA is postponing its decision regarding CO2 emissions and biomass. And European wind markets get a boost from new cooperative agreement.

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