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April 15, 2013: U.S. Manufacturing Energy Use Down Since 2002

April 15, 2013
Total energy consumption in the United States manufacturing sector decreased by 17 percent from 2002 to 2010, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).


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April 12, 2013: Study Recommends Strategies for Multifamily Housing Energy Efficiency Programs

April 12, 2013
For utilities looking to meet energy efficiency goals, the multifamily housing sector represents a sizeable opportunity to achieve energy savings through targeted energy efficiency programs, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and CNT Energy.


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April 12, 2013: Novar, Constellation Partner to Give Retailers Access to Automated Load Response

April 12, 2013
Constellation, a business unit of Exelon, announced that Constellation’s VirtuWatt™ Link web services application is now available with the Opus Building Automation System (BAS) by Novar, a Honeywell business unit and a leading provider of multi-site energy management solutions.


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April 11, 2013: Carrier Presents Dealer Hall of Fame and President’s Awards

April 11, 2013
Carrier presented its annual Dealer Hall of Fame and President’s Awards at the 2013 Carrier® Factory Authorized Dealer conference in Las Vegas. Carrier is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.


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April 11, 2013: AGC Reaccredited as an Authorized Provider of CEUs

April 11, 2013
The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded reaccreditation status to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). IACET authorized providers are the only organizations approved to offer IACET continuing education units (CEUs).


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April 11, 2013: Washington Gov. Inslee Announces New Round of Energy Efficiency Grants

April 11, 2013
Ameresco Inc., a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, joined with officials from Bates Technical College to host Gov. Jay Inslee and local leaders to announce the award recipients for the second round of 2012 energy efficiency grants from the Washington State Department of Commerce.


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April 10, 2013: Carrier and REGEN Energy Sign Agreement to Offer Energy Management on Rooftop Units

April 10, 2013
Carrier and REGEN Energy Inc., developer of the patented wireless Swarm Energy Management™ electrical demand management and dynamic load control technology, have signed an agreement to provide a field-installed accessory to assist with energy management on Carrier’s commercial rooftop units.


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April 10, 2013: Telkonet, Constellation Enable Hotels to Improve Energy Efficiency without Upfront Costs

April 10, 2013
Telkonet Inc. announced that its EcoSmart energy management system will be provided to hospitality customers nationwide through Constellation’s “Efficiency Made Easy” program. The program bundles a multi-year electricity agreement with energy conservation measures, including the EcoSmart system. 


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April 10, 2013: REC Solar Announces Expansion into New York State

April 10, 2013
REC Solar, a leader in solar system design and installation, has announced a major expansion into New York state. REC Solar now offers turnkey solar solutions to residents across the state, with an initial focus on Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Orange Counties.


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April 9, 2013: Real Estate Roundtable Urges Reformed Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives

April 9, 2013
The Real Estate Roundtable urged congressional tax-writers to reform the Section 179D federal tax deduction for energy efficiency investment in commercial buildings as part of broader tax restructuring — and to permanently extend accelerated depreciation of customized tenant build-outs (leasehold improvements).


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