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Obama Orders Energy Efficiency in Federal Buildings
President Obama on Friday ordered $2 billion in energy efficiency upgrades to federal buildings, a move that will create jobs and save businesses and taxpayers significant energy costs, according to Coreina Chan, a consultant at Rocky Mountain Institute.
GE’s Big Bet on Solar: A Win for Colorado
Two weeks ago, after fielding questions about Solyndra from the House energy subcommittee, Energy Secretary Steven Chu came to Colorado to visit a bright spot in the U.S. solar industry.
Selling Electricity & Efficiency: Many Utilities Are Up for the Task
From 2007 to 2010, electric utility efficiency program budgets have gone from $2.7 billion to $5.4 billion. Utilities have doubled the amount they are spending on efficiency in just the past three years, and these numbers will only continue to rise as part of a national trend.
Thoughts on GM Volt’s Recent “Rapid Thermal Expansion” Incident…
The United States in 2010 recorded 184,500 vehicle fires, according to figures from the National Fire Protection Association — none known to be in electric vehicles. Now, three fires under simulated conditions in the Chevrolet Volt have prompted a federal safety investigation.
Volt Fire Investigation — Is It More Than Smoke?
The United States in 2010 recorded 184,500 vehicle fires, according to figures from the National Fire Protection Association — none known to be in electric vehicles. Now, three fires under simulated conditions in the Chevrolet Volt have prompted a federal safety investigation.