Wilson County, Tennessee schools launches energy savings program to improve efficiencies, reduce emissions

June 7, 2010

Wilson County Schools, located in Lebanon, Tennessee, is embarking on a comprehensive energy savings program to improve operational efficiencies and reduce the environmental impact of 20 facilities across the county. The program will address facility enhancements, including building technology upgrades and energy conservation measures, and is expected to save the district more than $14 million [...]

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11 Car Care Tips That Save Gas

June 7, 2010

Fill up with a lower-octane gasoline. Buy the lowest grade or octane of gasoline that is appropriate for your car. Unless your car requires premium gasoline, filling up your car with high-octane fuel is a waste of money. That pricey premium fuel won’t boost your car’s fuel economy or performance in the least, so skip [...]

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Energy Efficiency Investments Remain Strong Despite Global Recession

June 7, 2010

Despite a global recession, investment levels in energy efficiency have remained strong according to the Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) released today by Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader in delivering products, services and solutions that increase energy efficiency in buildings.
The survey of more than 2,800 executives and managers responsible for making investments and managing [...]

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NF Energy Saving Corporation Issues Full Year 2010 Revenue Guidance in the Range of $27-30 Million

June 7, 2010

SHENYANG, China, April 20 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — NF Energy Saving Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: NFEC; “NF Energy”), a Chinese leader in providing integrated energy conservation solutions, today announced the Company expects revenue for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010 to be in the range of $27-30 million, a 33%-48% increase over revenue of $20.3 million [...]

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NF Energy Saving Corporation Delivers US $330,000 Energy-Efficient Flow Control System to a Thermal Power Plant in Dalian

June 7, 2010

SHENYANG, China, March 12 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — NF Energy Saving Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: NFEC; “NF Energy”), a Chinese leader in providing integrated energy conservation solutions, today announced it has delivered 22 sets of recycling water system electric butterfly valves and fluid control butterfly valves to a thermal power plant in Dalian. The Company expects to [...]

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Amount of Dust, Pollen Matters for Precipitation in Clouds, Climate Change, Colorado State University Atmospheric Scientists Reveal

June 7, 2010

A lot of large particles of dust and pollen in the atmosphere may make your nose twitch, but they can lead directly to greater precipitation in clouds, Colorado State University atmospheric scientists have discovered for the first time.
The amount of ice crystals necessary to form precipitation in clouds is linked to the abundance of larger [...]

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Blowing Bubbles Using Recovery Act Funds, SRS Looks to Apply Novel Solutions to Unique Challenges

June 7, 2010

Blowing bubbles is not usually associated with processing liquid radioactive waste. Nevertheless, new bubbler technology and other enhancements are soon expected to double the amount of radioactive waste processed annually at the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS). The bubbler technology, which will be used at the Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility (DWPF), [...]

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IEA urges to overcome market barriers to increased energy efficiency in buildings

June 4, 2010

“Energy efficiency is by far the most cost-effective way to fulfil three major energy-related challenges: increased energy security, reduced energy costs and a cleaner environment. “With surging energy consumption, high energy prices and raising CO2 emissions, the imperative to improve energy efficiency is stronger than ever”, said Nobuo Tanaka, Executive Director of the International Energy [...]

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IEA expects energy use by new electronic devices to triple by 2030 but sees considerable room for more efficiency

June 4, 2010

The International Energy Agency (IEA) calls on governments to urgently implement policies to make electronic devices such as televisions, laptops and mobile phones more energy-efficient. Presenting the new IEA publication Gadgets and Gigawatts today in Paris, IEA Executive Director Nobuo Tanaka said “that despite anticipated improvements in the efficiency of electronic devices, these savings are [...]

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IEA says that G8 call for increased investment in energy supply, energy efficiency and low-carbon technology is timely and urgent

June 4, 2010

“The far-reaching effects the current financial and economic crisis will have on energy security and climate change, coupled with plunging investment, demand urgent and global action to put the world on a more sustainable path. The IEA is delighted that G8 leaders have put a strong focus on these pressing energy issues and are ready [...]

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