EERE Network News
July 11, 2012
News and Events
Report: Energy-Efficient Lighting has Lower Environmental Impact
A new Energy Department report has found that LED lamps have a significantly lower environmental impact than incandescent lighting and a slight environmental edge over compact fluorescent lamps.
Energy Department Honors Utilities with Public Power Wind Awards
The Energy Department has recognized three utilities—two in Minnesota and one in California—with the 2012 Public Power Wind Award.
EIA Sees Energy Efficiency Slowing U.S. Energy Consumption
Increased energy efficiency will contribute to a slowing of the annual rate of U.S. energy consumption from 2012 to 2035, according to a new study from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
New Power Line Delivers Renewable Energy to San Diego
After years of development, the $1.9 billion Sunrise Powerlink, a 500,000-volt transmission line linking San Diego, California, to the Imperial Valley, is now in service.
IEA: Renewable Energy to Grow During the Next 5 Years
Global renewable power generation is expected to continue its rapid growth over the next five years, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Energy Blog
One Cool Change at Energy HQ
The Energy Department has installed a chiller plant in its headquarters in a move which could save tax payers an estimated $600,000 per year.
Making Efficiency a More Efficient Business
The Energy Department's Better Buildings Neighborhood Program is hosting a conference this week for some 400 administrators and implementers of residential energy efficiency programs.
