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Jul 16

The best way to teach adults to save energy might be through their children

It’s hard to get people to change their habits, even when doing so could have lasting benefits for the environment....
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Jul 16

The energy efficiency sector should take a bow

Energy managers, facilities managers and everyone else in the sector should take a moment to congratulate themselves. A number of...
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Jun 16

3 ways cities can overcome barriers to energy efficiency

Cities have more potential than ever to implement significant enhancements in energy efficiency, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions at a...
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Jun 16

McAuliffe promises action on carbon, climate change, sets task force in motion

RICHMOND – Gov. Terry McAuliffe promised a close look Tuesday at energy regulations to cut carbon production and increase clean...
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Jun 16

Ceres ranks U.S. utility companies’ energy efficiency, renewable energy performance

A new analysis released today by Ceres shows that many of the nation’s largest electric utilities and their local subsidiaries...
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Jun 16

US, Mexico, Canada pledge 50 percent clean power by 20150

The U.S. and Mexico will commit to joining Canada in boosting their use of wind, solar and other carbon-free sources...
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Jun 16

Richmond’s environmental plan wins first-place mayors’ award

Richmond won a first-place award among large cities for its sustainability plan, the U.S. Conference of Mayors announced Friday. The...
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Jun 16

Virginia startup aims to create green score for existing homes

While LEED and other certifications are well-known indicators of commercial buildings’ energy efficiency, there is no such system for homes...
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Jun 16

New “Alliance for a Sustainable Future” announced

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwired - June 21, 2016) - The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the Center for Climate and Energy...
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Jun 16

Survey shows millennials increasingly driving force behind electric utility transformation

A motivational trifecta of environmental sensitivity, practicality and affordability is driving residential consumers and businesses to find ways to utilize...
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