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LA city controller takes dim view of wasteful lightbulbs - Los Angeles Times

LA city controller takes dim view of wasteful lightbulbs
Los Angeles Times, CA - 23 minutes ago
Los Angeles Controller Laura Chick issued an audit Monday of energy conservation — or the lack thereof — in the city's offices, police and fire stations,

June 4, 2008   Comments Off

NRCS develops energy-saving tools for farmers (Crookston Daily Times)

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has developed four energy tools designed to increase energy awareness in agriculture and to help farmers and ranchers identify where they can reduce their energy costs. The results generated by these tools are estimates based on NRCS models and are illustrative of the magnitude of savings.

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Asian energy intervention criticised by specialists (Bangkok Post - Thailand’s English news)

Thai authorities should stop intervening in the energy market in order to promote energy conservation in the country, according to the independent consultants McKinnon & Clark (M&C).

June 3, 2008   Comments Off

Asian energy intervention criticised by specialists - Bangkok Post

Asian energy intervention criticised by specialists
Bangkok Post, Thailand - 17 minutes ago
Thai authorities should stop intervening in the energy market in order to promote energy conservation in the country, according to the independent

June 3, 2008   Comments Off

Shopkeepers defy government order - The News - International

Shopkeepers defy government order
The News - International, Pakistan - Jun 3, 2008
By Noor Aftab Almost all shopkeepers have been keeping their outlets open till late hours in defiance of the energy conservation plan announced by the

June 3, 2008   Comments Off

Energy saving: most of Enercon proposals turned down by Cabinet (Business Recorder)

ISLAMABAD (June 04 2008): Most of the proposals floated by National Energy Conservation Centre (Enercon) to save energy have been rejected by the Cabinet, sources told Business Recorder , here on Tuesday. Sources said that Enercon presented about 35 proposals to the Cabinet on May 7, 2008.

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New report shows Utah agencies saving energy but not enough to meet their goals (Deseret Morning News)

The “State of Utah Energy Efficiency Initiative Report 2008″ released Tuesday shows off the state’s energy conservation efforts toward reducing its operating costs while also helping the environment.

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Business community refuses to follow energy conservation plan - Daily Times

Business community refuses to follow energy conservation plan
Daily Times, Pakistan - 22 hours ago
By Manzoor Ali Shah PESHAWAR: Traders and businessmen have rejected the government’s energy conservation plan by refusing to close shops and markets on 9pm

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Energy conservation success stories - Caledon Enterprise

Energy conservation success stories
Caledon Enterprise, Canada - 51 minutes ago
As a wrap-up to Energy Conservation Week (May 25 to 31) activities, the Town of Orangeville has provided three examples — residential, municipal and

June 3, 2008   Comments Off

Lanxess to improve waste, energy conservation at Orange, Texas plant Tuesday, June 3, 2008 (Rubber World)

Pittsburgh, PA — Lanxess Corp. has announced a host of initiatives to greatly improve waste and energy conservation at its Orange, Texas manufacturing plant. One initiative is to recycle solvent from two different waste streams at the Orange plant.

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Conservation Pays, School Leaders Told (Leesburg Today)

Work to implement energy conservation measures and promote environmentally friendly procedures over the past 15 years has saved the county millions of dollars, according to a staff presentation to the school board this week.

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New project looks at energy conservation (The Lewiston Sun Journal)

WILTON - A grim forecast for oil prices for the next heating season has a local group working to reduce consumption.

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We're Getting the Energy Conservation Message - CD98.9

We're Getting the Energy Conservation Message
CD98.9, Canada - 12 hours ago
But Peter Love, the energy conservation officer with the Ontario Power Authority, says the province still has a long way to go. An environmental group says
Residents challenged to conserve Newsdurhamregion.com
Right-size your fridge Welland Tribune
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Kudos, energy saver: You're 4.6% greener - Toronto Star

Kudos, energy saver: You're 4.6% greener
Toronto Star,  Canada - Jun 3, 2008
The power authority has launched 26 conservation programs, ranging from an incentive to encourage homeowners to get rid of energy-sucking old beer fridges
Posted By THE CANADIAN PRESS Sarnia Observer
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Kudos, energy saver: You're 4.6% greener - Toronto Star

Kudos, energy saver: You're 4.6% greener
Toronto Star,  Canada - 15 hours ago
The power authority has launched 26 conservation programs, ranging from an incentive to encourage homeowners to get rid of energy-sucking old beer fridges

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Kudos, energy saver: You're 4.6% greener - Toronto Star

Kudos, energy saver: You're 4.6% greener
Toronto Star,  Canada - 1 hour ago
The power authority has launched 26 conservation programs, ranging from an incentive to encourage homeowners to get rid of energy-sucking old beer fridges
Supplementary Report of Ontario's Chief Energy Conservation Canada NewsWire (press release)
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NRCS develops energy-saving tools for farmers (Crookston Daily Times)

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has developed four energy tools designed to increase energy awareness in agriculture and to help farmers and ranchers identify where they can reduce their energy costs. The results generated by these tools are estimates based on NRCS models and are illustrative of the magnitude of savings.

June 3, 2008   Comments Off

Farm act renews land conservation tax breaks (The Maryville Daily Times)

The Foothills Land Conservancy got a boost with the enactment of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008. The legislation, commonly called the federal farm bill, extends income tax incentives through 2009 to landowners who agree to grant conservation easements.

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Kiwis keen for renewable energy (Scoop.co.nz)

75% of New Zealanders support marine energy as a future electricity generation option, according to research released today by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA).

June 2, 2008   Comments Off

Philippines orders energy conservation (UPI)

MANILA, Philippines, June 2 (UPI) — The president of the Philippines will enforce energy conservation.

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Energy Conservation Can Help You Save Money (CBS 11 Dallas - Fort Worth)

Another hot day across North Texas with near record or record energy consumption is expected this week. The Public Utility Commission of Texas issued the following guidelines to help you save money and energy.

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Site Controls to Participate in The Virtual Energy Forum’s Exclusive Online Event (Broadcast Newsroom)

AUSTIN, Texas, BUSINESS WIRE — Site Controls, the leading provider of enterprise energy management, facilities intelligence and grid efficiency solutions, today announced its sponsorship of The Virtual Energy Forum, a unique, online-only event, June 10 and 11. The Virtual Energy Forum will connect thousands of corporate executives with sustainability experts, innovators in energy-efficiency and …

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MWH Offers Sustainable Energy Management Services in U.S. (Centre Daily Times)

MWH, a global provider of environmental engineering, strategic consulting and construction services, today announced the introduction of sustainable energy management services (SEM) to industrial clients in the United States.

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TXU Energy Launches Statewide ”Beat the Heat” Initiative (Centre Daily Times)

TXU Energy is committed to supporting the health and well-being of its customers during the hot summer months. Research shows that certain individuals, especially the elderly and children under the age of five, are most likely to be affected by the sweltering heat - especially here in Texas. Consumers will learn how to Beat the Heat with simple energy conservation and heat safety tips that will …

June 2, 2008   Comments Off

Task force firms up measures for energy conservation (GMA News)

MANILA, Philippines - A Malacañang-formed panel formulating measures to mitigate the impact of rising oil prices agreed Monday on at least three proposals focused on conserving energy and providing assistance to members of the Task Force on Energy Contingency.

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