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Is natural gas poised to overtake solar as the latest, most efficient renewable? That's the question that some analysts are asking especially since natural gas is becoming increasingly inexpensive and abundant. "The price of natural gas is at a 10-year low, and is roughly half of what it was this time last year due largely […]

Last week, LED celebrated its 50th birthday, here's a look at how the technology has evolved since then. While LED is experiencing a popular surge, this efficient technology has really been 50 years in the making. Wired has a great slideshow on the history of light emitting diodes, or LEDs, "from the first dim red […]

In October 1962, scientist Dr. Nick Holonyak invented the first light emitting diode (LED). The light, unlike infrared lasers, is visible to the human eye, and has a higher efficiency compared to other lighting technologies. Fifty years later and LED is fast becoming popular among businesses for its low energy and maintenance costs. Holonyak, now […]

A look at this infographic and anyone can see how energy efficiency can not only save money, but the environment as well. The infographic summarizes national levels of energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions, current laws, and steps to take to become more energy efficient. Click on the image to see a larger version. Source: […]

The U.S. has nearly three times as much recoverable natural gas as the government estimates, a Canadian analyst found. The U.S. has 890 trillion cubic feet equivalent of recoverable natural gas, said the head of ITG Investment Technology Group, an energy research brokerage firm. ITG also stated that the numbers will continue to grow, and […]

So you know you need new lights, but how do you determine what’s the best investment for your facility? Energy efficient lighting projects can include relights, retrofits, or 1-for-1 bulb replacements. But what’s the difference, and why should it matter to your building? What is a lighting retrofit? A lighting retrofit typically means a replacement […]

The KCP&L rebates aren’t going to last forever. In fact, they may not be available next year. Rebates for the state of Kansas are no longer available, but the ones for Missouri customers are. If you have considered updating your lighting system in the past, now is the time to do it. And if the […]

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system was designed 12 years ago to help architects, designers, and real estate firms “improve energy efficiency and increase the use of recycled materials and nontoxic paint into their projects.” The LEED rating system has since grown into a global standard and powerful  accomplishment. Right now […]

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy recently released their sixth annual state scorecard. The ACEEE measures states energy efficiency initiatives. The top states include Massachusetts, California, and Oregon. The three most improved states are Oklahoma (thanks to newly enacted natural gas efficiency programs), Montana, and South Carolina. States most in need of improvement include […]