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The days of incandescent light bulbs are numbered. Under a federal government mandate, traditional 60-watt and 40-watt bulbs have begun being phased out at the beginning of 2014.   The U.S. government is urging consumers to switch to more energy-efficient lighting like halogen, LED and compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. But many consumers prefer the […]

What can be done to accelerate adoption of solar in the U.S.? In a recent opinion piece, Jake Rozmaryn, CEO and Founder of Eco Branding, says it has to do with the soft costs, which he believes inflate the installation price tremendously.   "According to the most recent National Renewal Energy Laboratory (NREL) studies, hardware costs […]

Researchers at the University of Tennessee have discovered the positive impacts LED lighting has on herbs and vegetables.   Dean Kopsell, a professor with U.T.'s Plant Sciences Department, said "We found out that they can really dramatically increase plant physiology, increase mineral nutrient levels, and also increase antioxidant levels, which are very important for us […]

Worldwide Energy installs LED Lighting to Mill Street Station. Lenexa, KS – December 2, 2013: Mill Street Station in Westport is looking brighter after a recent LED lighting upgrade. Block Real Estate, the property management company for Mill Street Station, consulted Worldwide Energy for their recommendations to improve safety, energy efficiency and maintenance savings. With that […]

  Worldwide Energy offers Building Management Energy System.   Lenexa, KS – September 17, 2013: Building managers in Kansas City who are looking for effective energy controls don’t need to look very far. A recent addition to Worldwide Energy’s efficient products does just that.   The WE Connect is a proprietary Building Energy Management System (BEMS) […]

2014 is the year for natural gas. Here are three trends to watch out for:   1. Natural gas for electricity Natural gas is most often used for electricity. As a more affordable alternative, natural gas prices have been heading higher over the last two years.   "Utilities without major natural-gas stakes are egging on […]

According to an "Energy Infrastructure Update" report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Office of Energy Projects, renewable energy provided 100% of new U.S. electrical generating capacity in November 2013.   Solar, biomass, wind, geothermal, and hydropower units provided 394 MW of all new electrical generation placed in-service of last November. Renewable energy sources also […]

Thanks to falling prices and improved performance, LED bulbs are quickly gaining popularity with consumers and businesses alike. But are manufacturer's skimping on light quality?   A recent report from the Department of Energy reviewed solid-state lighting. The report found that the technology behind A-type LED lamps has improved dramatically over the last five years. […]

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) wind energy could generate up to 18% of the world's electricity by 2050. But the massive jump from 2.6% today would require the nearly 300 GW of current wind capacity worldwide to increase eight- to tenfold and cost nearly $150 billion a year.   In its "Technology Roadmap: […]