The Embassy of Finland in Washington DC, partnered with CQI Associates, LLC, a Columbia, Maryland-based energy and sustainability management consulting firm, has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification. It is the first embassy in… Read More
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Winter Vortex & Regulatory Fees Impact on Energy Prices
This winter the record breaking cold temperatures created an unusually high demand for natural gas heating. The far-reaching impacts are still being felt. The natural gas storage fields were depleted, 38% below the five-year average placing an upward pressure on energy prices. Natural… Read More
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Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Do I Need Them?
Recently, there has been a lot of buzz about compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL’s). They are more expensive but do they really save energy? If so, how much? While there are different types of CFL’s, the ones that are ENERGY… Read More
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Lifestyle Changes That Can Save Energy
There are many habits that we have which do nothing but waste energy. If you are looking to quickly and easily cut your electric bill, slightly altering some of your habits may be the best way to do that. Habits… Read More
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What Is Renewable Energy and Why is it Important?
Renewable energy is energy that comes from resources that are continuously replenished such as sunlight, rain, wind and geothermal heat. About 17% of global energy consumption comes from renewable resources. Over time, that number will increase as resources become more… Read More
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How Practical Are Solar Panels?
The sun produces enough energy to feed plants and warm up the ground, but what if it could also power your electricity and heat or cool your home. Now that would be a great way to save money and energy…. Read More
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Prices Climb for the Seventh Time in Eight Weeks
Week in Review for April 12-18, 2013 US DOE For the seventh time in eight weeks, energy prices climbed. During this seven-day report period the average 12-month price for natural gas on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) rose 5.2%…. Read More
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How to Save Energy in the Summer Heat
In case you have spent the last week under a rock, it may surprise you to discover that spring has sprung. Gone are the cold winter days, bundling up and searching for that missing mitten. Now is the time to… Read More
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Prices Climb for the Sixth Time in Seven Weeks
Last week’s price drop was not repeated this week. Thus, for the sixth time in seven weeks energy prices climbed. For this seven-day report period the average 12-month price for natural gas on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) rose 3.4%…. Read More
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Renewable Energy: New York Could Soon Be Green
Imagine New York being powered by wind, water and sunlight instead of traditional power sources. That fantasy isn’t too far from what could be reality according to a new study led by researchers from Stanford and Cornell universities. The study… Read More