Archive for July, 2009

Reuters News Feature on Energy/Climate Legislation Could Transform the Real Estate Sector

July 30th, 2009 - Posted by RESNET under Uncategorized

A heads up for real estate professionals: H.R. 2454, the cap and trade legislation approved by the U.S. House of Representatives on June 26, if passed into law, would have a profound effect on the real estate sector. To prepare the following summary, I’ve reviewed the text of the legislation and drawn heavily on a

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Most Economic Projections Underestimate Energy Efficiency Benefits

July 30th, 2009 - Posted by RESNET under Uncategorized

ACEEE “Diagnostic Review” Shows Most Economic Projections Off By Wide Margin on Potential Energy Efficiency Benefits, Greenhouse Gas Cuts   A new report from the nonprofit and independent American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) finds that many conventional climate economic impact studies misread the historical record on the nation’s energy productivity opportunities. The Positive

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Most Economic Projections Underestimate Energy Efficiency Benefits

July 30th, 2009 - Posted by RESNET under Uncategorized

ACEEE “Diagnostic Review” Shows Most Economic Projections Off By Wide Margin on Potential Energy Efficiency Benefits, Greenhouse Gas Cuts   A new report from the nonprofit and independent American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) finds that many conventional climate economic impact studies misread the historical record on the nation’s energy productivity opportunities. The Positive

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Energy Efficiency and Electric Utilities

July 30th, 2009 - Posted by RESNET under Uncategorized

Research Reports International is privileged to offer the 2nd Edition of its Energy Efficiency and Electric Utilities report, a 45-page overview of electric energy efficiency programs.  The report takes a concise look at what states are doing to encourage energy efficiency and how it impacts electric utilities. Energy efficiency programs began to be offered by utilities as a

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Energy Efficiency and Electric Utilities

July 30th, 2009 - Posted by RESNET under Uncategorized

Research Reports International is privileged to offer the 2nd Edition of its Energy Efficiency and Electric Utilities report, a 45-page overview of electric energy efficiency programs.  The report takes a concise look at what states are doing to encourage energy efficiency and how it impacts electric utilities. Energy efficiency programs began to be offered by utilities as a

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Detroit News Reports Major Energy Legislation Introduced in Michigan Legislature

July 29th, 2009 - Posted by RESNET under Uncategorized

Michigan’s goals for shifting to green energy could be expanded under bills unveiled Monday by House Democrats, business leaders and clean energy advocates. The plan would require that 30 percent of the state’s electricity come from renewable sources by 2025; 10 percent is already required to come from solar, wind or other green sources by

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Detroit News Reports Major Energy Legislation Introduced in Michigan Legislature

July 29th, 2009 - Posted by RESNET under Uncategorized

Michigan’s goals for shifting to green energy could be expanded under bills unveiled Monday by House Democrats, business leaders and clean energy advocates. The plan would require that 30 percent of the state’s electricity come from renewable sources by 2025; 10 percent is already required to come from solar, wind or other green sources by

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