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Electricity bills set to rise to pay for wind farm subsidies
Telegraph.co.uk
By Robert Mendick, Chief Reporter The study challenges the Government's claims that energy bills will actually fall in the next eight years because of energy efficiency savings. The Coalition is relying on the savings to offset the price increases …

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Debra Atlas: New efficiency standards for dishwashers, clothes washers benefit …
Record-Searchlight
By Debra Atlas The drive for greater energy efficiency has become part of our culture. So too is the growing awareness that water is a precious commodity we can no longer take for granted. Manufacturers recognize that consumers are demanding better …

Jobs, environmental progress and economic growth work together for State of …
Midland Daily News
Energy efficiency improvements, wind and solar energy development, more fuel efficient cars and modern high-performance rail development are good for job creation, good for economic growth and good for the environment.

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Savings are easy as changing a light bulb
Charleston Gazette
As owner of Wells Home Furnishings, John Wells researched new light bulbs for several years before selecting the Sylvania Ultra LED to use in his spotlights. He's seeing thousands of dollars in savings from the new bulbs' lower energy usage.

Geothermal recognised in energy efficiency awards
Voxy
Geothermal has come of age as a versatile and user-friendly energy source judging by some of the finalists in this year's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority Awards. The EECA Awards recognise excellence and innovation in energy efficiency and …

Apple Pledges Renewable-Powered Data Centers
Datamation
Apple announces that three data centers, including its massive Maiden, NC site, will be completely powered by clean energy sources. It looks like Apple is getting the final word in its spat with Greenpeace over the use of coal for its data centers.
Apple to Power All 3 US Data Centers with Renewable Energy by Feb. 2013DailyTech
Apple Rebrands Itself as iRenewable with Green Data CentersCIO Today
Apple to use only green power for main data centerChicago Tribune
Data Center Knowledge
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Boulder considers commercial energy-efficiency requirements
Daily Camera
By Erica Meltzer Camera Staff Writer More info: To read the complete memo on Climate Action Plan progress to date, proposals for extending the CAP tax, new climate goals and the proposed commercial energy efficiency program, go to bouldercolorado.gov.

Faster, More Energy Efficient Computer Components On The Way
RedOrbit
A pair of new computer components unveiled late this week — one which will require less energy to store and retrieve information, and one which improves power and resource efficiency by occasionally allowing errors to occur — could one day …

Financing Green Part I: Funding Energy Efficient Retrofits and Overcoming …
CoStar Group
A recent report issued by Anthony J. Buonicore, PE, BCEE, QEP, managing director at Buonicore Partners LLC, entitled, Energy Efficiency Retrofit Financing Options for the Commercial Real Estate Market, cites the lack of commercially-attractive funding …

EPA Honors Top Energy-Efficient Building Designs
Environmental Expert (press release)
Projects that receive Designed to Earn the Energy Star certification are estimated to be nearly 40 percent more energy efficient than typical buildings. In total, the projects recognized at the convention are estimated to prevent nearly 175000 metric …
EPA Accepting Nominations for 2012 Energy Star National Building CompetitionCoStar Group

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