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Fuel Economy Rules Top 2014 Energy Savings List
Energy intensity is down sharply from 1980 levels, due to vehicle fuel economy standards, appliance efficiency standards, and more stringent building codes
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Solar in the Land Down Under
How battery + PV systems in Australia may have already reached grid parity
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World’s Largest Rooftop Greenhouse Takes Shape in Chicago
When fully built, the greenhouse will be able to produce 500 tons of greens a year for restaurants and markets
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Delays for Solar Connection Increase
On average, it can take as long as 76 days in some regions for homeowners to receive permission to turn on their new photovoltaic systems
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Smart Thermostats Are On the Rise
Internet-connected thermostats are no longer an oddity as they become the norm rather than the exception
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Building Science Corp. Study Examines Insulation Performance
When properly installed and air-sealed, all types of insulation perform about the same, an updated report says. The search continues for a successor to R-value.
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LEED Country Rankings for 2015 Announced
Canada tops the list of countries with the most LEED-certified space in projects outside the U.S.
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California Is a Major Solar Player
The state has more installed photovoltaic capacity than some European countries as well as Australia
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A California Utility Looks for New Answers in Solar Integration Puzzle
Customers would install batteries and let the utility control them at certain times to ease peak demands
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Court Backs Smart Meters
A federal judge rejects arguments from a suburban grassroots group that opposed the devices on constitutional grounds