J.R. Tolbert says he knew a recent report about the value of demand response in Massachusetts and Illinois would show positive benefits. But when the senior director of state policy at the Advanced Energy Economy saw the numbers in AEE's new report,"Peak Demand Reduction Strategy," he was wowed by the savings reaped in the two states. "When I … [Read more...]
Efficient Motors: 50% to 80% More Efficient, Same Cost as Older Technologies
Energy efficient motors can cut energy costs by 50 percent to 80 percent compared to older technologies. Even better, they can do that at the same cost as motors that use old-style technologies. That's the word from PJ Piper, president and CEO of QM Power, in this podcast interview. Click on the player above to listen. In the interview, he … [Read more...]
Energy Efficient Wastewater Treatment Technologies Save $40B…and more Quick Energy Efficiency News
Quick energy efficiency news for this week… The U.S., Europe and China could save more than $40 billion by applying energy efficient technologies to wastewater treatment. Today, wastewater treatment results in more than 86 million metric tons of electricity-related emissions – equal to 9.7 billion gallons of gasoline consumed. But, applying high … [Read more...]
Move Over Solar, Time to Welcome Industrial Energy Efficiency: Pew Report
‘Industrial energy efficiency’ doesn’t roll off the tongue as nicely as solar. But when it comes to cleaning up the air and keeping the lights on, it’s got a lot to offer. That’s why industrial energy efficiency is on a growth trajectory in the U.S. -- not as fast as some would hope, but expanding nonetheless. Characterized largely by combined … [Read more...]