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This post was written by Jeremy Eddy, Managing Director/V.P. of Opinion Dynamics, as part of its membership in NEEP’s Allies Program.
When it comes to the advancement and integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) in a growing number of utility jurisdictions, things are moving at a fast and furious pace. The traditional “pipes and wires” model of utilities generating and…
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This post was written by Andy Armstrong, VP of Sales & Marketing of HVAC Products at Fujitsu General America, as part of its membership in NEEP’s Allies Program.
As homeowners consider ways to “live green”, many may be surprised to learn the powerful effect home heating has on achieving optimal energy and cost efficiency. That’s why homeowners give a warm welcome to innovative energy-…
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This blog, including the information and statistics on asbestos and related diseases such as mesothelioma, was provided by Mesothelioma.com. Older School Buildings and AsbestosIf there’s one thing that there’s no uncertainty about is that everything ages with time. Homes, buildings, and schools are no exception to this rule. Even today, many of these homes, buildings, and schools can contain…
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This post was written by Liz Gamache, Director of Efficiency Vermont, and was originally published on Efficiency Vermont's blog.
Before joining the Efficiency Vermont team last January I worked for an electric utility in Johnson, VT – Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC). My seven years at VEC taught me firsthand the challenge of building a strong and reliable electric supply portfolio…
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This post was written by Ellen Franconi, PhD who is a manager at the Rocky Mountain Institute. This piece was originally published at RMI Outlet, the Rocky Mountain Institute's blog.
California’s recently passed Senate Bill (SB) 350 reinforces the state’s reputation as a leader in climate change policy. The bill sets state targets of 50 percent electricity generated by renewables…
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This post was contributed by Lara Bonn, Efficiency Vermont's Efficient Products Strategic Planning Manager.
Imagine yourself in the home improvement store. You need a light bulb. You are looking down at two different options; they are both light-emitting diodes (LEDs). One bulb has a price tag of about $3 and the other costs $4.99. The packaging is slightly different, but they are almost…