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3 WAYS TO ADVANCE THE RETROFIT MARKET

3 WAYS TO ADVANCE THE RETROFIT MARKET

Aug, 28 2022 10:08

Ceres is an organization whose mission is to “mobilize investor and business leadership to build a thriving, sustainable global economy.” Last month, Ceres issued a report that outlined new initiatives to help scale up the building energy retrofit business.

LOWER MORTGAGE RISK FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES

LOWER MORTGAGE RISK FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES

Aug, 26 2022 10:08

It’s no secret that increasing a home’s energy efficiency will save homeowners on their energy bills, but a new study shows that energy efficient homes are better mortgage investments.

HOW IS THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING SAVING $4.4 MILLION PER YEAR WITH ENERGY EFFICIENCY?

HOW IS THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING SAVING $4.4 MILLION PER YEAR WITH ENERGY EFFICIENCY?

Aug, 25 2022 10:08

We all know that the Empire State Building is made of silver steel and grey concrete, but the building is getting greener and greener right before our very eyes. That’s because the Empire State Building has saved almost $5 million over the past couple of years in energy costs.

Omaha Public Power District Using HERS Index Scores

Omaha Public Power District Using HERS Index Scores

Aug, 24 2022 10:08

The Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) is a large, customer-owned utility in Nebraska that serves 13 counties in the east and southeast of the state. It has over 350,000 customers, and it’s committed to minimizing its environmental impact and serving its customers in the greenest way it can.

Phoenix Takes On HERS Index Score

Phoenix Takes On HERS Index Score

Mar, 22 2014 20:03

Phoenix, 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

Senators Keep Energy Efficiency Bill Alive

Dec, 7 2013 01:12

The 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…

Energy Efficiency for Everyone

Energy Efficiency for Everyone

Jul, 21 2013 04:07

Engaging 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...

Renewable Energy Closing The Gap

Renewable Energy Closing The Gap

Jul, 18 2013 04:07

The 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!

Energy Efficiency Research is Good for Our Industry – And The World!

Jul, 10 2013 04:07

Do 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

New NATE Certification for RESNET Home Energy Raters

Jul, 2 2013 00:07

In 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...

Demand for Energy Efficient Homes Spells Opportunity for Energy Auditors & Raters

Demand for Energy Efficient Homes Spells Opportunity for Energy Auditors & Raters

Jun, 10 2013 18:06

Skyrocketing energy prices have motivated homeowners to find efficiencies to reduce their energy costs. This has meant a huge opportunity for Energy Auditors and Raters.