ACEEE released its first-ever City Energy Efficiency Scorecard, ranking Washington, D.C., as America’s seventh most energy-efficient city.
Virginia initiative offers energy-saving tips for Thanksgiving
Virginia Energy Sense, an efficiency education program set up by the state, is offering residents a slew of tips that can help save on those rising utility costs over the holiday.
Can energy efficiency reduce your mortgage?
Genworth Mortgage Insurance is looking to incorporate estimations for green upgrades and energy-savings into its loan underwriting standards, giving a 10 percent refund on mortgage premiums to homeowners that have established energy efficient households.
Energy efficiency bill may soon be back on track
New remarks from co-sponsor Senator Jeanne Shaheen have rekindled hopes of getting the Shaheen-Portman bill back on track.
Energy savings contest helps raise efficiency awareness
After a successful program this past spring, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is bringing back its Energy Savings Challenge for the winter.
United States looks to move up in global energy efficiency rankings
Despite a 50 percent reduction in energy intensity since 1973, the United States continues to lag behind other countries in energy efficiency.
Winterizing your home for energy efficiency
You can help yourself – and your bank account – this winter by weatherproofing your home and creating a more energy efficient residence to help save on those utility costs.
Maryland approves $95 million funding for energy efficiency programs
The state is taking new measures to further its green portfolio, with officials now approving a requested $95 million in funds for utility-operated efficiency programs.
