Energy Efficiency

The Smart-Grid-as-Big-Brother Meme Hits the Tabloids

The Smart-Grid-as-Big-Brother Meme Hits the Tabloids

Jeff St. John: May 2, 2013

The U.K.’s Daily Mail slams smart appliances as utility infiltration devices that cost extra. Here’s what it missed.

Was Efficiency Responsible for 75% of CO2 Reductions in 2012?

Was Efficiency Responsible for 75% of CO2 Reductions in 2012?

Stephen Lacey: May 1, 2013

Natural gas is touted as the driving force behind America’s declining emissions. But a new study concludes that efficiency is the primary reason.

This Is the Face of the ‘New’ Energy Efficiency Industry

This Is the Face of the ‘New’ Energy Efficiency Industry

Stephen Lacey: May 1, 2013

We think energy efficiency is cool. And hopefully, so do you.

Nest Labs Updates Its Smart Thermostat for Summer

Nest Labs Updates Its Smart Thermostat for Summer

Stephen Lacey: April 29, 2013

Nest responds to its customers.

How Networked Streetlights Will Make Your City Smarter

How Networked Streetlights Will Make Your City Smarter

Stephen Lacey: April 26, 2013

Silver Spring Networks leverages streetlights to build on the internet of “important things.”

Lightfair 2013: LED Lighting Is Warm, Smart and Looks Like What You Know

Lightfair 2013: LED Lighting Is Warm, Smart and Looks Like What You Know

Jon Guerster: April 25, 2013

Innovation continues in LEDs. Here are some of the top trends unfolding this year.

Whirlpool Launches the Wi-Fi Smart Appliance

Whirlpool Launches the Wi-Fi Smart Appliance

Jeff St. John: April 25, 2013

Fridges, washer/dryers, dishwashers that connect to your home wireless network? Whirlpool has an app for that.

Demand Response Cuts the Need for New Generation in PJM

Demand Response Cuts the Need for New Generation in PJM

Adam James: April 24, 2013

No more ‘Build, baby, build’?

Texas Energy Sector: Booming, Contradictory, Promising

Texas Energy Sector: Booming, Contradictory, Promising

AOL Energy, Peter Gardett: April 23, 2013

Does Texas lead because of, or despite, its idiosyncrasies?

Bloomberg Announces 2013 New Energy Pioneers

Bloomberg Announces 2013 New Energy Pioneers

Katherine Tweed: April 23, 2013

Water and energy efficiency breakthrough technologies lead the pack.

Nest Labs Moves Further Into Residential Demand Response

Nest Labs Moves Further Into Residential Demand Response

Stephen Lacey: April 22, 2013

But the company prefers to call it by a different name.

Podcast: Energy Efficiency and the Third Industrial Revolution

Podcast: Energy Efficiency and the Third Industrial Revolution

Stephen Lacey: April 22, 2013

The hidden economic impact of efficiency is a lot bigger than you think.

Talking to Machines: 3 Ways to Unlock the Potential of M2M

Talking to Machines: 3 Ways to Unlock the Potential of M2M

Stephen Lacey: April 19, 2013

What’s standing in the way of $1 trillion in value and gigatons of greenhouse gas emissions reductions?

Shaheen-Portman Energy Efficiency Bill Is Back

Shaheen-Portman Energy Efficiency Bill Is Back

Katherine Tweed: April 19, 2013

Can a seemingly innocuous efficiency bill get through Congress?

Facebook Goes Real-Time With Data Center Efficiency Stats

Facebook Goes Real-Time With Data Center Efficiency Stats

Jeff St. John: April 18, 2013

Up-to-the-minute data center PUE and WUE for bragging rights. But what’s the business value?