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Phoenix Takes On HERS Index Score
Mar, 22 2014 20:03Phoenix, Arizona has joined a long line of cities who have adopted the HERS Index Score as a measure of compliance with building energy codes. Find out what that means not just for buildings in Phoenix, but for you too!
Senators Keep Energy Efficiency Bill Alive
Dec, 7 2013 01:12The recent battle over government funding put a lot of items on the backburner for the Senate, including the energy efficiency Shaheen-Portman bill. But these Senators are not ready to let it go, and it’s picking up steam once again. Find out more…
Even MORE Pressure To Implement Energy Efficiency
Nov, 22 2013 03:11As legislation to increase energy efficiency heads towards a clear pass in the Senate, a new amendment would mean big bucks for states to pursue their own energy efficiency agendas and create jobs in local economies. Read more…
National Energy Efficiency Program Starts in New York
Nov, 16 2013 01:11New York is taking the lead in an energy efficiency program that will save people money and create green jobs. Read here to find out more…
Phoenix Adopts HERS Index Score
Nov, 7 2013 03:11Phoenix, Arizona is the latest in a long line of cities that have adopted the HERS Index Score as a measure of compliance with building energy codes. Read more to find out what that means for buildings in Phoenix, and for jobs in that area.
Energy Efficiency and Jobs
Nov, 1 2013 00:11The USDA is starting over 600 new projects to help people increase energy efficiency and save money across the country. And all of this will only lead to more jobs. Find out more…
New Financing Programs For Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Oct, 12 2013 01:10A district in Palm Desert has started a new financing program for energy efficiency upgrades – one that is being replicated all over the country. Read on to find out how it can help you…
Busting Myths About Energy Efficiency
Oct, 4 2013 01:10Though people may think otherwise, the truth is that increasing energy efficiency is beneficial not just for your finances, but for the economy and for the environment. Find out about energy efficiency myths…
American Schools Getting Funding For Energy Efficiency
Sep, 10 2013 04:09Schools use a lot of energy – and they're going to get funding to help them become more energy efficient. Find out what this means for those in the green industry…
New Energy Efficiency Bill In The Senate
Sep, 5 2013 04:09The U.S. Senate is about to debate a new energy efficiency bill that will create a lot of new jobs in the green economy. Find out what they’re up to...
Green Jobs Putting People To Work
Jul, 31 2013 03:07As the economy recovers, one of the biggest areas of growth in employment is green jobs. Read on to find out more…
Lunch & Learn Webinar: Opportunity to Get Into The Lucrative LED Market
Jul, 29 2013 20:07LED lighting is projected to be a $44 billion market within the next 3 to 5 years! With exciting new LED lamps on the market, and government incentives for businesses to re-lamp to more efficient lighting, now is the time to get in on this growing industry. Find out how...
Federal Government Adopts New Energy Efficiency Standards
Jul, 27 2013 01:07The US government is pushing forward new energy efficiency standards for federal buildings. This means new jobs for energy professionals to help them follow the rules. Read more…
Energy Efficiency In MLS Listings
Jul, 25 2013 05:07More and more states are including HERS Index Scores in real estate listings. This is good for buyers, sellers and those who work in green energy. Find out how…
Energy Efficiency for Everyone
Jul, 21 2013 04:07Engaging the average Joe in a conversation about energy efficiency be hard sometimes, but the conversations get even harder when talking to people with low incomes. Here are a few ways to get that conversation going...
How Builders Can Save Money and Sell Homes Faster
Jul, 19 2013 01:07If you’re a builder and you’re not having your homes energy rated and issued a HERS Index Score, you probably will soon. See how you can be prepared...
Renewable Energy Closing The Gap
Jul, 18 2013 04:07The world depends way too much on coal as our main source of energy, but the spot for second-largest energy source is up for grabs - and renewable energy is set to take over the second spot very soon.
Energy Efficiency Research is Good for Our Industry – And The World!
Jul, 10 2013 04:07Do you ever wonder what will make people save energy? What programs? What incentives? What negative consequences? Well, there's research underway to find out the answers - and when they do, they'll use them to help government create programs to help people reduce their energy use. Find out what they've learned so far...
New NATE Certification for RESNET Home Energy Raters
Jul, 2 2013 00:07In June, RESNET announced that RESNET Home Energy Raters would soon be able to get a new HVAC certification – the NATE HVAC Performance Verification Certification. Find out more...
The Federal Government – Taking On Green Energy In Its Own Backyard
Jun, 26 2013 03:06The federal government has been talking about green energy and energy efficiency for years, but in the past few years, it has taken real steps to show just how serious it is about the environment.