Rather than rely on an electric utility to burn more coal or natural gas to provide electricity, as well as its own boilers to burn more fuel to provide heat, the facility decided to install a combined heat and power (CHP) unit.

Back in 2008, Illinois raised its energy efficiency standards, rewarding electricity ratepayers who, for example, used energy-efficient light bulbs or better insulated their factories. As result since then, all consumers have saved more than $1 billion.

As part of the administration’s effort to cut energy waste in the nation’s buildings and double energy productivity by 2030, the Energy Department today announced $4 million to develop and demonstrate new energy efficiency solutions for the nation’s homes.

The government on Friday launched its annual Cool Biz energy-saving campaign for late spring and summer.

In order to savings, BEE launched the AgDSM scheme, whereby it would undertake replacement of inefficient pumps by efficient ones through an Energy Service Company (ESCO), at no additional cost to the farmer.

Cameroon and Korea are currently considering to craft a strategy to develop renewable energy in the country.

By using a company’s new material called Thermosaver, it keeps insulation and reduces the thickness of the pipe by two thirds. Using it for 1km piping, the plant can save up to 100K megawatt for one year.

ASEAN member states have committed themselves to work together to switch to efficient lighting standards and policies, a move that will significantly reduce energy consumption in the region.

The UAE can achieve energy system savings of $1.9 billion (Dh6.98 billion) annually by 2030 by producing a 10 per cent share of renewable energy in its total energy supply and almost 25 per cent in the power sector, according to a new report.

Alongside this it hopes to cut the weight of packaging by 25% and water usage by 20%. The company also aims to become 100% carbon neutral by 2020.

It’s easy to forget how much energy it takes to keep our food fresh. So imagine taking advantage of the earth’s natural underground insulation to store and keep your vegetables.

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) on their first joint patent with International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation have been awarded by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

NRDC’s Ralph Cavanagh looks at the roots of the energy efficiency successes in New England and the Pacific Northwest.

Missouri farmers could become more energy efficient in the future, after a USDA grant was given to the University of Missouri Wednesday.

Irving A. Backman, recognized champion of environmentally friendly technologies and alternative energy, and Chairman of Integrated Systems International, LLC (aka ISI Energy Controls) in celebration of Earth Day 2015 announces breakthrough technology for users of High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting units.

Congress on Tuesday passed a bill focused on improving energy efficiency in buildings and water heaters, a move celebrated by both parties for breaking longstanding partisan gridlock.

The Scottish Government is to launch a new scheme to tackle fuel poverty in the country.The £224 million initiative will help householders by installing technologies such as insulation and heating.

Guinness, the Irish stout, is famously dark with a creamy head. It is also increasingly green. A newly-opened Guinness brewhouse has been awarded LEED Platinum certification. Brewhouse No. 4 at St. James’s Gate in Ireland was also awarded BREEAM Outstanding certification last year.

Apart from improving energy efficiency through investment in more efficient equipment and processes, there is also significant potential to achieve energy savings by improving energy management practices.

The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported on January 14 that the United States steel industry has achieved a new milestone in energy efficiency by reducing its energy intensity per ton of steel shipped by approximately 33 percent since 1990.

Dubai Investments (DI), a leading investment company, is showcasing a wide-ranging portfolio of energy-efficient products and solutions at the ongoing Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (Wetex) in Dubai, UAE.

Smart grids could save up to €3.5 billion in the Netherlands, a new survey claims.

Valmet has launched a new and patented calendering technology to the market. The new aqua cooling technology improves the calendering results compared to usual paper production conditions.

With the help of Danfoss drives, the Aarhus water treatment plant in Denmark not only ensures clean water – it also produces more electricity and heating than it consumes.

Consumer advocates are pushing California to enact tough new energy efficiency rules for computer monitors.The Consumer Federation of America said computer monitors waste millions of dollars worth of electricity and the situation can be corrected.

Apple has joined forces with solar panel maker SunPower to build two solar projects in China.They will be located in the Sichuan province and have a total capacity of 40MW – generating 80 million kWh of electricity every year.