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Articles Tagged with ''utilities''

Chipping Away at HVAC Energy Costs

Contractors Install Aftermarket SmartChip to Lower Utility Bills, Increase Efficiency
Kimberly Schwartz
December 15, 2014

The SmartChip is an aftermarket product that intelligently controls both the fan and compressor runtimes to maximize HVAC system efficiency and, ultimately, save on utility costs.


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Utilities Debate Value of Energy Efficiency

Providers Believe Rebates and Reward Programs Have Become Too Expensive
Kostora
Nick Kostora
September 8, 2014

What kind of energy-efficiency goals are realistic, what types of rebates and reward programs should energy providers have in place for consumers, and how great is the demand for these conservation programs?


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HVAC Utility: Aug. 18, 2014

August 18, 2014

Direct Energy Acquires Astrum Solar; more HVAC utility news briefs.


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HVAC Utility: Aug. 4, 2014

August 4, 2014

SCE develops HVAC optimization program; more HVAC utility news briefs.


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Utility Seeks SF6 Solution

Gas Management Software Used
July 28, 2014

Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L) provides electricity to more than 800,000 customers in 47 northwest Missouri and eastern Kansas counties. Recently the utility had to deal with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliance surrounding sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) management.


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HVAC Utility: June 30, 2014

June 30, 2014

American DG Energy Inc. reaches agreement with Tecogen Inc.; more HVAC utility news briefs.


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HVAC Utilities: Nov. 4, 2013

November 4, 2013

Direct Energy closed the purchase of AWHR for $30 million in cash plus working capital.


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Utility: July 15, 2013

July 15, 2013

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) is set to purchase Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator SA (DESFA).


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EEB Hub Publishes Report

Report Explains How to Improve Building Owners' Access to Utility Data
April 29, 2013

All Philadelphia commercial buildings encompassing more than 50,000 square feet will be required to measure their energy and water use and disclose that data to the public following the passing of a new benchmarking law.


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Feb. 7, 2013: Energy Efficiency Program Spending by Utilities Expected to Double by 2025

February 7, 2013
Spending on energy efficiency programs funded by electric and natural gas utility customers will double by 2025 to about $9.5 billion per year, according to projections published by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL).


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