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How the White House thinks about climate change, in 7 charts
The New York Times summarizes the energy and climate change chapter from the Economic Report of the President in seven key points. The report stresses the importance of energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Date: 03/19/2013
Type: Article
Technologies: Climate Change, Economic Impact, Energy Efficiency Policy
Tags: carbon dioxide, climate change, CO2, EIA, energy efficiency, global warming, greenhouse gases, White House
How the World Should Invest in Energy Efficiency
Though the capital required and investement opportunity in energy efficiency varies dramatically by sector and region, there are paths to cutting energy demand and greenhouse gas emission, while generating attractive returns.
Date: 07/01/2008
Type: Article
Technologies: Economic Impact
Tags: economics, energy efficiency, energy productivity, industry, investment
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How to Drive the Smart Grid Forward: Connect with Consumers
This opinion piece lays out the importance of consumer education in creating smart grid policy.
Date: 09/08/2010
Type: Article, Blog
Technologies: Communication, Economic Impact, Energy Efficiency Policy, Smart Grid, Utilities
Tags: consumer education, energy policy, energy security, smart grid
India Increases National Action on Climate Change
India announces a $1 clean energy tax per ton of coal and a 5 percent import tax reduction on renewable energy in order to boost cleantech investments.
Date: 03/09/2010
Type: Blog
Technologies: Climate Change, Economic Impact, Energy Conversion
Tags: cleantech, India, renewables
India, US Agree on Climate Change
President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh affirm their countries' commitment to building a clean energy economy that will drive investment, job creation, and economic growth.
Date: 11/25/2009
Type: News
Technologies: Climate Change, Economic Impact, General Information
Tags: clean energy economy, India, US
Investing in Energy Efficiency Pays
According to a recent study of 25 LEED commercial projects, buildings that invest heavily in energy efficiency performed better than those that focused on other aspects of the LEED certification.
Date: 10/28/2009
Type: Blog, News
Technologies: Modeling, Economic Impact
Tags: energy efficiency programs, green building, LEED
Is a Clean-Energy Economy Our 'Next Internet'?
Energy could become as abundant as information has become with technological efficiency, demand response utilities, and consumer adaptation.
Date: 07/16/2009
Type: Article
Technologies: Economic Impact
Tags: clean-energy economy, energy market, energy trends, green economy
Is Smart Grid the Next Green-Tech Bubble?
With a large amount of venture funding going into smart grid companies, there is a risk of over-inflating the industry. Fortunately, many of the smart grid technology companies are experienced and developed, like Google, IBM, Cisco, and Intel.
Date: 06/19/2009
Type: Blog
Technologies: Economic Impact, Smart Grid
Tags: smart grid, smart grid standards, smart grid technology
Job Growth in California is Going Green
A new report released, highlights the green economy that has emerged in California, partially attributed to the favorable policies towards energy efficiency.
Date: 12/09/2009
Type: Blog, News
Technologies: Economic Impact
Tags: California, clean energy economy, energy efficient economy, green economy
Loan Giants Threaten Energy-Efficiency Programs
Federal mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac say they might not accept loans for homes that take advantage of Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. The stance contradicts Obama's allocation of stimulus funds to support PACE and has homeowners and retrofitting companies confused.
Date: 06/30/2010
Type: News
Technologies: Economic Impact, Energy Conversion, Energy Efficiency Policy
Tags: department of energy, energy efficiency policy, Property Assessed Clean Energy

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