ACEEE

Proposed federal energy efficiency jobs provisions would create about 333,000 jobs in 2010 and then 184,000 jobs in 2011 as funding begins to ramp down, according to a new analysis released today by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).

Electric Power Research Institute

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has published a report that describes the design of a superconducting direct current (DC) cable system capable of moving thousands of megawatts of electricity between regions, and which is  practical and ready for commercial development, using today's technology.

Alliance to Save Energy

The Alliance to Save Energy today seconded President Obama’s call for creation of homegrown “clean energy jobs” to produce products that will help consumers lower their home energy bills while protecting the environment.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

The EPA has awarded the City of Springfield, Mass. a $491,067 Climate Showcase Community grant for projects that will combat climate change. The funds will help Springfield increase energy efficiency, saving consumers money and reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

U.S. Department of Energy

On Thursday, March 25th and Friday, March 26th, the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future, co-chaired by former Congressman Lee Hamilton and former National Security Advisor General Brent Scowcroft, will hold its first meeting in Washington, D.C.

E&ETV

With the recent inquiries into the science and reporting of climate change, how will research and media coverage of climate science change? During today's OnPoint, Jay Gulledge, senior scientist and director of the Science and Impacts Program at the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, discusses the recent inquiries into the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's 2007 report. He also assesses the media's role in the reporting of the "Climategate" controversy.

USEA

Forum co-sponsor USEA hosts an informational and educational workshop designed for officials from federal, state and local govenrments and agencies, as well as representatives of public and private sector companies on Microgrids: The Critical Link for a Smart Grid Solution.

USEA

Forum co-sponsor USEA hosts a briefing on energy efficiency and DSM programs overseas.

IFMA

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s BetterBricks Initiative and the IFMA Foundation have joined forces to produce a practical, real-world guide for facility managers. This guide provides facility managers with a roadmap of how to initiate no-cost or low-cost energy efficiency strategies at their facility sites to reap immediate savings.

ACEEE

The Obama Administration demonstrated its support for energy efficiency through better data collection with the release of its 2011 budget request on February 2, 2010. A new report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy released today, Where Have All the Data Gone? The Crisis of Missing Energy Efficiency Data, applauds this commitment and encourages Congress and the Administration to think comprehensively about better funding for the statistical agencies that collect energy data.