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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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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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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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
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How to Save Energy and Cut Down on Utility Costs
Here are a few hot tips to help you save energy and cut down on utility costs – because everyone should think about going green as the landscape gets greener with the warm weather in spring. We’re offering up a… Read More
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Gas Up: Increased Price of Gas Attributed to American Oil Refineries
The weeks leading to the start of spring ushered in more than just warmer weather: they also saw a steep rise in the price of gas. Though President Obama’s State of the Union address pointed out that the U.S. is… Read More
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Commercial Energy Audits: Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
Monthly utility bills have you gasping for air? Concerned about conserving and applying the maxim reduce, reuse, and recycle to the way your business operates? A professional energy assessment, or audit, might be the key to helping your company go… Read More
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Energy News: Energy Department and USDA Support Energy Efficiency Initiatives
Imagine the fuel (and energy) it takes to power tractors, plows, tillers – the equipment that goes hand in hand with running a farm. Expensive? No doubt. The Energy Information Administration approximates that families living in rural areas spend close… Read More
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Solar Energy, Drip Irrigation, and Revolutionized Farming Methods
Solar energy has been making waves (or should we say, rays?) in the way energy is consumed and produced, and now it’s beginning to bring change to rural and underdeveloped areas. In Benin, a small country in West Africa, photovoltaic… Read More
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The State of the Union Address, Energy Consumption, and Environmental Impact
Obama’s State of the Union Address sparked continued discussion of energy reform and the ongoing debate about climate change. Here’s our rundown on what the president has proposed as a part of his agenda this past Tuesday. – Obama called… Read More