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Retrofits in the News
Around the world of retrofits this week we found several inspiring developments in the news. Here's the round-up.
Cities Working to Entice EVs
Before GM or Nissan ever sold a Volt or a LEAF, cities around the world had already installed charging stations, amended building codes, and formed initiatives to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles. At the heart of this effort was one clear objective: increasing the number of electric cars on the road.
Amory Lovins Chats with Colorado Matters About Being Logical in Illogical Systems
Listen to Ryan Warner, with Colorado Public Radio’s Colorado Matters, interview RMI Cofounder and Chief Scientist Amory Lovins on thirty years of driving energy efficiency solutions.
Empire State Building Retrofit Surpasses Energy Savings Expectations
Today, Malkin and partners announced that the building exceeded its energy-efficiency guarantee by five percent, saving $2.4 million and establishing a commercial real estate model for reducing costs, maximizing return on investment, increasing real estate value, and protecting the environment.
Making Big Cuts in Data Center Energy Use
The energy used by our nation’s servers and data centers is significant. the Environmental Protection Agency estimated that this sector consumed about 61 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh), accounting for 1.5 percent of total U.S. electricity consumption. So how much room for improvement is there?
