Exempt Non Efficient Light Bulb Sales Burning Out

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Recent data shows sales of exempt incandescent lamps have declined in the face of newer legislated energy efficiency standards in the bulb market. Read more →

Solar Power Rocked The American Energy House In 2012

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Production of electricity from U.S. solar power plants rose a staggering 138.9 percent in 2012, a faster growth rate than any other type of generation. Read more →

Larger New Homes Energy Needs Similar To Older Homes

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U.S. homes built in 2000 and later consume only 2% more energy on average than homes built prior to 2000, despite being on average 30% larger. Read more →

U.S. Wind Industry Sees Hugh Growth At End Of 2012

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The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports on how U.S. wind power saw a 40 percent jump in capacity additions just this past December. Read more →

Efficient, High Wattage Lamps Used In Stadiums, Arenas

New Orleans' Mercedes-Benz Superdome features more than 26,000 LED lights on the building's exterior. The system uses only 10 kilowatts of electricity, equivalent to powering a small home. (image via SMG)

The U.S. Energy Information Administration takes a look at the use high intensity discharge (HID) lamps in the wake of the Super Bowl power outage. Read more →

Wind Energy Production Tax Credit (PTC): The Facts

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The U.S. Energy Information Administration offers up details on the wind energy production tax credit, currently set to expire at the end of this year. Read more →

Smart Meter Deployments Continue To Rise

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The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports on how smart meter installations in the United States continue to rise across the country. Read more →

Biofuels Markets Face Blending Constraints, Other Challenges

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The U.S. Energy Information Administration takes a look at how the biofuels market faces blending constraints and other challenges. Read more →

Adoption Of Energy Star Equipment Varies Among Appliances

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The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports on how adoption of the Energy Star standard varies greatly among different types of appliances. Read more →

Combined Heat, Power Technology Fills Important Energy Niche

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The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports on how combined heat and power technology fills an important energy niche for generating electric power and useful thermal energy. Read more →