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A recent story from USA Today highlights how LED light bulbs may be the best energy-saving solution and is poised to become the new standard.   Traditional incandescent light bulbs lack the efficiency one would expect of modern technology. In fact, about 90% of the energy incandescents use is wasted as heat, with only the […]

The automation of commercial buildings is a growing market as more and more building managers are seeing the benefits of energy management products and services. According to a report from Navigant Research, the annual revenue for these products will grow worldwide from $56.9 billion in 2013 to $100.8 billion by 2021.   The automation of […]

Westar Energy reached an agreement with Apex Clean Energy to purchase 200 megawatts of electricity from a wind farm near Arkansas City in early November.   The expanded wind program and construction will bring about $90 million to the Kansas economy and provide millions more in ongoing economic benefits. "The project is great for our […]

Some California energy growers are finding that installing solar panel arrays can be an answer to the dilemma of rising electric bills.   HelioPower's Tom Millhoff discussed some of the reasons why California's costs are high and how farmers can use solar technology and tax credits to reduce their own costs. California's electric costs are higher […]

The U.S. market for LED and high-efficiency lighting will continue to grow 10 percent annually through 2017. This will be an increase from $7.1 billion in 2012 to $11.7 billion in 2017 according to market research firm Freedonia in its industry study "LEDs & High Efficiency Lighting in 2017."   The growing market for LEDs […]

At Worldwide Energy, we emphasize energy audits a lot. But what exactly is an energy audit? How can it benefit businesses? And how does the process work?   Read more about our energy audit services and assessments here.

  Johnson Granite Lighting Case Study   (Kansas City, MO)     About the Client   Johnson Granite Supply is a leading nationwide supplier to memorialists of domestic and imported granite monuments, supplies, and equipment. Johnson Granite has been in business for 40 years with locations in Elberton, GA, and North Kansas City, Mo.   […]

  Add the city of Longview, Texas to the list of cities that have switched to more efficient lighting. Longview recently completed the final phase of replacing aging downtown lights with energy-efficient alternatives.   “We are continually looking for ways to reduce costs and energy usage,” said Director of Community Services Laura Hill.   The […]

  In just three years, the cost of solar energy has plunged a whopping 70 percent. The Department of Energy recently announced a new round of $60 million in grants from innovative solar funding programs.   “The Solar Marketplace providers are pre-screened and an automated format makes choosing among numerous options a relatively easy task, […]