Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

From reducing petroleum consumption by 2% each year to planning net-zero buildings by 2020, energy efficiency and renewable energy adaptation are central to the comprehensive requirements of Executive Order 13514. This section contains resources about renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

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Energy Department and Department of Commerce announce $1.3 million for clean energy workforce

Written by CEIL Staff
Monday, 20 February 2012 09:30
The Energy Department and the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program have announced up to $1.3 million for training programs to provide commercial building professionals with critical skills needed to optimize building efficiency, reduce waste, and save money. Read more...

Sustainability "megaforces" impact on business will accelerate, finds KPMG

Written by CEIL Staff
Friday, 17 February 2012 09:30
New research from KPMG International has identified 10 "megaforces" that will significantly affect corporate growth globally over the next two decades. Read more...

Wind energy powers ahead despite economic turmoil

Written by CEIL Staff
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 09:30
The Global Wind Energy Council annual market statistics published recently show that the wind industry installed just over 41,000 MW of new clean, reliable wind power in 2011, bringing the total installed capacity globally to more than 238,000 MW at the end of last year. This represents an increase of 21%, with an increase in the size of the annual global market of just over 6%. Read more...

Secretary Chu announces winning startup companies for “America’s Next Top Energy Innovator” challenge

Written by CEIL Staff
Monday, 13 February 2012 09:30
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu recently announced the three winning startup companies – based on a public vote and an expert review – out of the 14 participating in the "America's Next Top Energy Innovator" challenge. Read more...

Energy Department to launch new Energy Innovation Hub focused on advanced batteries and energy storage

Written by CEIL Staff
Thursday, 09 February 2012 09:30
U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced recently plans to launch a new Energy Innovation Hub for advanced research on batteries and energy storage with an investment of up to $120 million over five years. The hub, which will be funded at up to $20 million in fiscal year 2012, will focus on accelerating research and development of electrochemical energy storage for transportation and the electric grid. Read more...