How Passive Solar Paved The Way For Passive House

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The Passive House concept, though very hot today, developed in the late 1970s from passive solar house forebears. Read more →

Top 10 Eco-friendly Hotels In The U.S.

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Want to avoid eco-guilt while relaxing at a luxurious hotel? Here are the top 10 eco-friendly hotels in the U.S. Read more →

A Passive House Building Amid Heat, Humidity

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A new Chinese apartment complex will meet high German standards of energy efficiency in a hot, humid southern climate. Read more →

Oregon’s 2012 Success Proves Energy Efficiency Is Effective

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Oregon has had a record-breaking year for energy efficiency...when will the rest of the country follow suit? Read more →

Thousands Of Ohio Businesses To Reap Free Energy Audits

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Using comprehensive testing tools provided by Retroficiency, Ohio's Council of Smaller Enterprises will deliver no-cost energy audits to small businesses in need. Read more →

2012 A Record-Breaking Year For Energy Efficiency In Oregon

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Preliminary results out of Oregon suggest a joint effort between utilities and conservation advocates is the perfect recipe for making energy efficiency the norm. Read more →

5 Apps To Help You Keep You Live Green In 2013

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If you're making a New Year's resolution to live a cleaner, greener life in 2013, we want to see you succeed! Here are five mobile apps that can help keep you on track. Read more →

Utilities Offer NY Businesses On-Bill Financing For Energy-Efficient Upgrades

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Small businesses and non-profits in NY now have access to $50,000 in low-interest financing to make energy-efficiency upgrades in their buildings. Read more →

Advanced Power Strips Will Save The Air Force $5.4 Million

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The Military hopes sophisticated power strips will help it trim energy use by 8 million kilowatt-hours annually. Read more →

Major Utilities Adopt Opower’s New Energy Engagement Platform

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Opower4 uses behavioral science and big data analytics to promote consumer participation in a variety of utility programs that support energy efficiency. Read more →