• Driving the Emissions and Energy Consumption Event

    Updated: 2013-05-19 23:50:12
    After seven days at General Motors Desert Proving Grounds, EcoCAR 2 teams have packed up their pits and prepped their vehicles to be transported to the second leg of the Year Two Competition in San Diego, California. But before they were packing up their pits, many teams were out on the Circle Track in the [...]

  • Charging Your Plug-in Electric Vehicle at Home

    Updated: 2013-05-13 07:45:00
    Skip to main content Energy.gov Search form Search Energy.gov Public Services Tax Credits , Rebates Savings Homes Vehicles Building Design Manufacturing National Security Safety Energy Economy Funding Opportunities State Local Government Science Innovation Science Technology Science Education Innovation Energy Sources Energy Usage Energy Efficiency Mission News Blog Maps Data About Us For Staff Contractors Offices All Offices Program Offices Staff Offices Labs Technology Centers Field Sites Power Marketing Administration Other Agencies You are here Home Charging Your Plug-in Electric Vehicle at Home Charging Your Plug-in Electric Vehicle at Home May 13, 2013 3:45pm Addthis Consider the convenient options for plugging in an electric vehicle at home . Photo courtesy of Tony Markel NREL

  • Retailers Chase Energy Efficiency for a Competitive Edge

    Updated: 2013-05-10 12:45:17
    When it comes to energy efficiency, retailers are on a roll, according to Allison Asplin. Wawa, Kohl's, and Walgreen's are among major U.S. retailers who say they are saving loads of money due to energy usage upgrades.

  • Distributed Energy Storage Benefits on Both Sides of the Meter

    Updated: 2013-05-02 01:00:00
    Solar and wind are excellent sources of clean, renewable energy, but as they contribute a larger share to the generation fleet, their integration will become increasingly challenging. The reason: solar and wind cannot be dispatched in the same way as other sources of energy, such as nuclear, hydro, and fossil fuels. Because the grid must operate “j

  • The Stationary Source Audit Sample (SASS) starts on 6/16/2013

    Updated: 2013-04-29 20:01:30
    The information for obtaining SSAS audit samples is available on the EMC website www.epa.gov/ttn/emc/email.html#audit, therefore, the 60-day clock has started.  The EPA restructured program requires that two accredited providers be available, and available audit samples must be listed on the EMC website 60 days before audits are required. The two currently accredited providers are: · ERA [...]

  • Kenyan Island to Fight Malaria Using Solar Power

    Updated: 2013-04-29 01:00:00
    Since solar photovoltaic panels were first invented they have been used for many purposes and will no doubt continue to do so over the coming years. It is always good to hear of them being installed for a worthwhile cause over and above the usual benefits that they provide to the environment. A Kenyan island is gradually having solar panels fitted

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