09th October 2009
"In the nation's pursuit of energy affordability, climate change mitigation, and energy security, energy efficiency stands out as perhaps the single most promising resource." -- Unlocking Energy Efficiency in the U.S. Economy, McKinsey and Company, Septem...
23rd September 2009
"Electricity Prices Plummet," The Wall Street Journal, August 12, 2009
Hey, is there a recession going on? This timely article details how slack demand for electricity in 2009 may lead to the first consecutive year decline in electricity use in the U.S...
28th August 2009
The pros and cons of energy-efficient light bulbs have been much debated over the last decade. The main focus of the discussion has been CFL light bulbs. Introduced in the '80s, these electricity sippers have been greatly improved over the years. CFL lig...
23rd July 2009
"Energy efficiency isn't just low hanging fruit, it's fruit lying on the ground." – U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu, June 26, 2009
In December 2007, then-President Bush signed the Energy Independence and Security Act into law. Among other things, th...
29th June 2009
It's human nature. We're always eager to explore the newest product, especially the ones touted to improve our lives. At the same time, we can be skeptical about new product technologies, and it can be hard to decide what, and whether, to buy. This is cer...
