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“I’ve been a longtime wind energy skeptic, but the sea of gigantic wind turbines piqued my interest,” wrote contributing writer Fred Logan in the Kansas City Business Journal. A recent drive through the Smoky Hills Wind Farm led Logan to conduct a bit of research on the history of wind energy in Kansas. He found […]

Energy efficiency is a cost saving investment that most businesses are tuning into. And according to a new report by the International Window Film Association (IWFA), installing window films on homes and businesses is the way to go, especially if it’s an older building. The study was commissioned by the IWFA and conducted by ConSol […]

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a new report highlighting growth in wind energy. Specifically, wind energy was found to have increased the U.S. share of clean energy, and created tens of thousands of jobs. The 2011 Wind Technologies Market Report found that the U.S. was one of the world’s largest and fastest growing […]

Light emitting diodes, or LEDs, are quickly becoming the go-to lighting fixture for energy efficient smart buildings. Smart buildings, as defined by the IDC Energy Insights, use integrated controls and automation to operate equipment to manage costs and improve efficiencies. “Lighting is one of six key smart building technology segments… that enable building systems to […]

For most businesses, energy costs are one of the biggest operating expenses, and with costs rising six to eight percent annually, that’s not an expense you can ignore. But there are ways businesses can maximize their energy savings, including updating to a more energy efficient lighting system. The Department of Energy (DOE) recently banned the […]

Why isn’t energy efficiency routinely at the top of the national energy discussion? This was the question panelists sought to answer during a recent lecture series presentation by New York Times’ senior energy reporter Matt Wald. Part of the discussion was Institute for Building Efficiency (IBE) which recently published a report about the growing private […]

Each month, Worldwide Energy features a client that we have worked with to showcase not only our portfolio, but also our client's business. Project Scope: Beck Tire International is a tire shop in Kansas City, MO that was looking to retrofit their outdated lighting. The goals for the new lighting system included increasing the quality […]

The World competition may be over, but the carbon footprint of the 2012 London Olympics is a lot less thanks to a major player. LED lighting played a large role in the sustainability and record-setting energy efficiency of the games. Throughout the games, the lights were used to illuminate stadiums, arenas, and the closing ceremony. For […]

Saving with energy-efficient lighting is more than just updating technology; it’s also about how long the lights stay on. Occupancy sensors detect activity within a certain area, so they provide convenience by turning lights on automatically when someone enters a room, and reduce lighting energy use by turning lights off soon after the last occupant […]