Energy efficiency is generally the largest, least expensive, most benign, most quickly deployable, least visible, least understood, and most neglected way to provide energy services. The 39% drop in U.S. energy intensity (primary energy consumption per dollar of real gross domestic product) from 1975 to 2000 represented, by 2000, an effective energy “source” 1.7 times
Looking at Energy Efficiency – Focus on United States
Energy efficiency is generally the largest, least expensive, most benign, most quickly deployable, least visible, least understood, and most neglected way to provide energy services. The 39% drop in U.S. energy intensity (primary energy consumption per dollar of real gross domestic product) from 1975 to 2000 represented, by 2000, an effective energy “source” 1.7 times
Chicago Low-Cost Weatherization and Education Program
Low-Cost Weatherization and Education Program This fall the Chicago Department of Environment is piloting a brand new program, our Low-Cost Weatherization and Education Program. This program focuses on hands-on training of city residents and installation of kit materials, replacing the Winter Preparedness Fairs from previous years which had more of a distribution focus. By attending these
Chicago Low-Cost Weatherization and Education Program
Low-Cost Weatherization and Education Program This fall the Chicago Department of Environment is piloting a brand new program, our Low-Cost Weatherization and Education Program. This program focuses on hands-on training of city residents and installation of kit materials, replacing the Winter Preparedness Fairs from previous years which had more of a distribution focus. By attending these
Chicago Green Permit Program Workshop
TITLE: Chicago Permit Program DATE: 12/10/2009 TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Sophie Martinez, Chicago Department of BuildingsLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd. Learn the basics of the Department of Buildings’ Green Permit Program and see what projects are underway in Chicago. The Green Permit Program provides incentives, such as an expedited building permit,
Chicago Green Permit Program Workshop
TITLE: Chicago Permit Program DATE: 12/10/2009 TIME: 6:00-8:00 PMSPEAKER: Sophie Martinez, Chicago Department of BuildingsLOCATION: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd. Learn the basics of the Department of Buildings’ Green Permit Program and see what projects are underway in Chicago. The Green Permit Program provides incentives, such as an expedited building permit,
Financial Times Reports That Large Businesses Calls for Binding Treaty on Carbon
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