U.S. Department of Energy Awards Momentive $4.5 Million Grant

Momentive Performance Materials will receive $4.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to continue the development of breakthrough technology for the low cost production of light emitting diodes (LEDs) used in solid state lighting (SSL) and for increased LED light source performance. LED lights can consume 75 percent less energy and have a longer lifetime than common lighting options, but LED-based lighting is currently more... Read more..

Super-Strength Relays Expand Abilities of ILLUMRA Self-Powered Wireless Light Controls

ILLUMRA, the largest North American supplier of self-powered, battery-free, wireless lighting controls, announced today the release of four powerful new switching relays. The devices are used in conjunction with EnOcean-enabled self-powered wireless light switches to provide maintenance free, reliable, and reconfigurable lighting control and energy management solutions. With an increased range and load capacity, the new ILLUMRA relays allow installers... Read more..

Defense Energy Support Center Enters into Master Demand Response Agreement with EnergyConnect

EnergyConnect, an industry leader in innovative demand response technologies, announced that it has been selected as a provider to the Department of Defense (DOD) and other federal government agencies. “Demand response is an essential component to any long-term, national energy strategy, and it is affirming to see the federal government leading by example,” said George Barnes of EnergyConnect. “We are pleased to have been selected as a provider... Read more..

‘Tis the Season to Save Through TXU Energy’s Holiday Cents Program

You don’t have to pull the plug on holiday celebrations to conserve energy and save money this holiday season. Through its Holiday Cents program, TXU Energy will educate consumers statewide on ways to cook efficiently, decorate sensibly and keep the cold air out during the winter holiday season. “TXU Energy is committed to educating consumers on simple and low-cost ways to use less electricity, lower their monthly electricity bills and help the... Read more..

Multiserve SafePak(TM) Tops Leading Multi-Serve Beverage Packages in New Independent Sustainability Research

International Dispensing Corporation (IDC) released the results of a Life Cycle Analysis conducted by Allied Development Corporation, a leading packaging industry research and consulting firm, that measured energy use, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and end-use environmental impacts of mainstream large-format packages for milk and juice. Among the packages evaluated were one-gallon high-density polyethylene (HDPE) milk jugs; half-gallon polyester... Read more..

Major Potential Changes Seen in U.S. Energy Policy after 2008 Election

The 2008 presidential election will mean major changes in United States energy policy. William F. Weld, partner advising on government strategies and energy policy for the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery and a former two-term governor of Massachusetts, believes that the biggest impact will come on two issues: climate change (global warming) and dependence on foreign oil. Mr. Weld says both Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama have... Read more..

Devon IT Launches Green School Initiative (GSI), Offers Clear Path to Cost and Energy Savings for Schools by Deploying Thin Clients

Devon IT, a leading alternative desktop computing company, announced today the Green School Initiative (GSI) to help schools of all sizes save valuable resources and reduce IT costs by implementing thin client technologies. Secondary and higher education institutions are finding ways to use less energy and operate in a more environmentally-friendly fashion. GSI is designed to help schools customize the implementation of thin clients and deploy green... Read more..

KONE provides energy-efficient elevator systems for historic project in San Francisco

KONE Inc., an industry leading provider of People Flow(TM) solutions, announced that it has been awarded a project and will begin work in June of 2009 at the historic, art-deco Market Square building, located at 1355 Market Street at the heart of San Francisco’s Civic Center area. KONE has been engaged to supply and install seven new KONE EcoSystem MR(TM) elevators and four gearless modernizations using KONE Polaris(TM) Pro Destination Control... Read more..

Two Million Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Sold in First Year of Dominion Virginia Power Program

More than 2 million compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs have been sold in the first year of Dominion Virginia Power’s discount program with The Home Depot, and customer demand for the energy- and money-saving bulbs continues to shine. “We are extremely pleased with the program’s ongoing success and its positive impact on Virginia,” said David A. Heacock, president of Dominion Virginia Power. “The financial incentive... Read more..

Dominion Cove Point Earns LEED Certification for Energy-Efficient Building

Dominion dedicated a new administration building at its Cove Point liquefied natural gas facility that has earned “silver” certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program for meeting stringent standards for its energy usage and environmental impact. The levels of certification are certified, silver, gold and platinum — the highest. “Dominion is committed to operating Cove Point in harmony... Read more..