There’s a growing supply of relatively high-paying energy efficiency, green collar and renewable energy jobs and careers in a diverse, growing green energy sector, according to an AEE survey. Driving hiring is a dwindling supply of US energy professionals.
Energy efficiency, as we should all know by now, is a clear economic and environmental win. But the savings possible from stronger energy efficiency regulations are still pretty staggering to look at. “National efficiency standards for appliances, lighting, and other equipment will save consumers and businesses more than $1.1 … [continued]
A new report shows that multifamily buildings—analyst-speak for apartment buildings—could save residents and owners both up to $3.4 billion across America if simple energy efficiency upgrades were made.
A new report released by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has made it clear that it believes America is thinking too small when it comes to energy efficiency, and that the country is also crowding out economically beneficial investments in energy efficiency as it focuses on … [continued]
Driven by the growing number of energy-efficiency standards in states around the U.S., ratepayer budgets for efficiency programs climbed to record levels in 2011, to $6.8 billion. That’s a 25% increase over 2010 investments, putting the country on track to invest roughly $12 billion by 2020 […]
“On-bill financing, an innovative tool that allows customers to pay for energy efficiency investments though their utility bills, is becoming more widely available across the country and extending opportunities to historically underserved markets, according to a new study,” the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) notes. (Yes, it … [continued]
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released its annual energy efficiency scorecard today. The scorecard ranks the energy-efficiency of all 50 U.S. states. Top states have advanced energy-efficiency policies and programs that help lower customers’ energy use and boost the state economy.
This year, there’s a new state at #1 and there have been a number of shifts in the ranking.
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) reports that states across the country are reaching or exceeding energy savings goals established through Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (EERS). This means utility bills for consumers are being lowered.
[social_buttons] Energy efficiency initiatives that reduce electricity and gas usage could save consumers and businesses up to $168 billion, says the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). The report comes on the heels of the Campaign for an Energy-Efficient America: a group of business leaders, industry groups, and environmental … [continued]
