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Could consumers stem energy costs under Green Deal?
The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited © and do not represent the views or opinions of the Energy Saving Trust. Consumers could find that their energy bills are not as expensive if they take up green home improvements and waste less energy, according to the energy secretary Chris Huhne. … Continue reading
Study finds ways to cut offshore wind costs by a third
A study into offshore wind power has found that new approaches could cut costs by up to a third. Government-backed research by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) using its Helm Wind project, examined new ways of deploying offshore wind power, such as changing rotor diameter and speed, the number of blades used, drive-train options and … Continue reading
Energy CEO: Costs, not safety, block new nukes
The operator of the largest nuclear plant fleet in the United States anticipates a thorough review of its facilities due to Japan’s nuclear crisis, but thinks that cost–rather than safety–is the greatest barrier to new nuclear power plant construction. Chicago-based utility Exelon held a conference call for investors today to say that it anticipates increased … Continue reading
Productivity up in 4th quarter as labor costs drop
WASHINGTON (AP) — Productivity grew in the final quarter of 2010 at the fastest pace in nine months but economists expect a significant slowdown in the growth rate in 2011.Productivity grew at an annual rate of 2.6 percent in the fourth quarter while labor costs were falling at an annual rate of 0.6 percent, the … Continue reading
Dan Malloy on reducing utility costs and developing green technology
Mayor Dan Malloy of Stamford met with the Yale College Democrats, taking questions on a number of subjects. This is footage of Dan’s response to a question about his leading role developing and deploying green technology. Stamford’s award winning programs have produced real cost savings for taxpayers. For example, since 1998 Stamford is using 19% … Continue reading
Schools weigh risky long-term solar deals against saving on energy costs
Reaction to the death of Richard Holbrooke Richard C. Holbrooke, the high-octane diplomat who spearheaded the end of the Bosnian war and most recently served as the Obama administration’s point man in the volatile Afghan-Pakistani war zone, died Monday at George Washington University Hospital in Washington. Following are reactions to his death: Read more on … Continue reading
Controlling Home Utility Costs Ten Easy, Inexpensive Home Energy Conservation Measures
Controlling Home Utility Costs Ten Easy, Inexpensive Home Energy Conservation Measures
How to reduce your commercial & industrial lighting costs by 30% or more
Cavet’s LumiSmart Intelligent Lighting Controller (ILC), is a low-cost programmable energy saving lighting controller. LumiSmart ILC is designed to work with any fluorescent lighting circuit and provides immediate energy consumption reduction of 30% with no perceivable difference to occupant comfort. LumiSmart ILC is a patented power shaping appliance that improves power factors while automatically applying … Continue reading
Annual statements ‘can help families manage energy costs’
Latest news 03 July 2010 Annual energy statements will enable families to save hundreds of pounds on their bills and reduce their impact on the environment, it has been claimed. According to the price comparison website uSwitch.com, the documents will allow householders to manage their energy costs better by showing them exactly how much gas … Continue reading