DOE to Train 75,000 Americans for Jobs in Solar Industry
April 27, 2015
Today, there are 20 GW of installed solar capacity in the U.S. — enough to power more than 4 million homes — with another 20 GW projected to come online by the end of 2016.
Energy Hippo Is Run by Former McKinstry Employees and Contractors
April 24, 2015
McKinstry, a national design, build, operate, and maintain (DBOM) firm, has announced the sale of its Enterprise Energy Management (EEM) software to Energy Hippo Inc. McKinstry will license EEM from Energy Hippo and continue to use it as part of its energy management offerings.
Federal Agencies Must Use at Least 25% Clean Energy by 2025
April 13, 2015
President Barack Obama vowed to cut the federal government’s greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent over the next decade from 2008 levels, saving taxpayers up to $18 billion in avoided energy costs.
Allied Research Market Study Examines EMS Market Trends for 2013-2020
April 13, 2015
In certain economies, like Europe, government provides support and subsidies to encourage the adoption of home energy management systems, hence its demand is expected to grow, thereby contributing to the total market size.
Company Will Continue Operations at Brossard, Quebec, Headquarters
April 13, 2015
Distech Controls Inc., a supplier of building automation and energy management solutions, announced that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Acuity Brands Inc., a leading provider of intelligent lighting solutions.
Financing to Meet Growing Demand for Energy Management at No Up-Front Cost to Customer
April 8, 2015
Incenergy LLC, an energy efficiency software and equipment manufacturer, and Joule Assets Inc., a provider of microcapital solutions for energy efficiency and demand response, have announced a new project finance partnership. Under the terms of the deal, Joule Assets will enable Incenergy to offer in-house financing to its clients.
Executive Order Cuts Federal GHG Emissions 40% from 2008 Levels Over Next Decade
April 6, 2015
President Barack Obama recently issued an executive order designed to cut the federal government’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 40 percent over the next decade from 2008 levels — saving taxpayers up to $18 billion in avoided energy costs.
Questionnaire Surveyed 800 Registered Voters via Landline and Cell Phones
April 6, 2015
The USGBC LEED green building rating system has strong bipartisan support across the U.S., according to a recently released poll, conducted by Echelon Insights.
Utility Expense and Data Management Provides Insights for Energy Efficiency Efforts
April 6, 2015
Ecova, an energy and sustainability management company, announced it has been selected by Chuck E. Cheese’s to provide utility expense and data management services. Ecova will assist the family dining and entertainment company in monitoring, understanding, and reducing energy use at approximately 525 locations nationwide.