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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.
Americans Are Serious About Energy Efficiency
Jun, 25 2013 06:06With all the energy efficiency products and services on the market, it seems obvious that energy efficiency is a growing sector in today’s economy. But here's the undisputed proof!
Net Zero Energy Buildings: Here's How!
Jun, 21 2013 02:06New high-performance buildings – and old buildings upgraded with energy-efficient systems – are proving that they can get to net zero energy in just one year. Here's how...
Energy Efficiency: Not Just For Homes
Jun, 20 2013 00:06When you think of energy efficiency, you probably think of all the things you can do around the house to save energy. But let's not forget where HALF of our country's energy usage comes from.
Clean Energy Jobs, Jobs and More Jobs
Jun, 18 2013 01:06Last year, Environmental Entrepreneurs released a report showing the positive impacts of clean energy on job growth in the US economy. In the second quarter alone, 70 companies announced clean energy job projects, which created almost 38,000 new jobs.
Home Energy Tax Credits Saved by the Fiscal Cliff
May, 29 2013 02:05For several years, the United States offered energy-efficiency tax credits for homeowners and a tax credit for builders of new energy-efficient homes. These tax credits both expired at the end of 2011, but lobbyists continued to fight for them, and as the fiscal cliff loomed at the end of 2012, the lobbyists saw an opportunity and grabbed it.