
Rush To Renewables Could Increase Power Costs - EF News
ONTARIO - The rush to plug green energy sources into Ontarios electricity system has produced an ad hoc approach to choosing generating systems that will unnecessarily increase the cost …
Utilities crank up power in race to be green - EF News
The Center for Resource Solutions, based in San Francisco, likes to evaluate electric utilities by how much juice is generated from renewable sources, such as solar, wind, geothermal and …
Energy Efficiency Could Gain Favor - EF News
The state programs frequently build on the federal Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star rating program, which began by setting standards for energy-efficient computer screens in …
Call Centre Embraces Solar Option - Electricity Forum
Aside from the main building rooftop panels, there is a solar installation in the outside parking area that generates electricity and heats water for low-flow showers, energy-efficient dishwashers …
Saint John Energy heat pump rentals exceed expectations
Saint John, NB - - A Saint John Energy program offering customers the opportunity to rent mini-split heat pumps has exceeded projections. Marta Kelly, the company's vice president of …
The powerlessness of energy subsidies - EF News
For comparison purposes in production of electricity, the EIA converts the contribution of the various forms of energy into megawatt-hours and calculates the relationship between the …
Nuclear energy heats up presidential race - EF News
Clinton's energy platform was "better than the others" because of its focus on nonnuclear sources, though she appeared to change her stances in different states, he said. Both Democrats had …
Japan embraces commercial coal gasification - Electricity Forum …
Tomorrow’s energy system will look very different from today’s — and that tomorrow is coming quickly. The assets of today’s energy economy can help build and launch the new industries …
Ocean energy industry wants political support - EF News
- Ocean energy could provide 15 percent of Europe's energy needs by 2050, the industry says, adding that this target is only realistic if politicians increase support for the new technologies. …
Group protests cancellation of energy program - Electricity Forum …
The Econologis program has been effective in helping low income families reduce their energy consumption at a time when energy costs are rising, the groups said. The program is also …