Category: Government Report

DOE Report Estimates Energy Savings Potential of SSL

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released analysis findings of the energy savings potential of solid-state lighting (SSL) sources for general illumination applications compared to conventional light sources (e.g., incandescent and fluorescent). Us… more »

Department of Conservation Services Completes Study on Total Economic Value of Bermuda’s Coral Reefs

On February 4, 2010, the Bermuda Department of Conservation Services within the Ministry of The Environment and Sports released a study on the Total Economic Value (TEV) of Bermuda’s Coral Reefs which shows that the annual value of the coral reef ecosyst… more »

Boiler scrappage to benefit jobs, climate and bills

On January 5, 2010 Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband kick started a national scheme to upgrade household heating systems to cut carbon, save money on fuel bills and sustain work for the heating industry. U… more »

U.K. Offshore Wind Expansion "Biggest Ambition In The World"

... The Crown Estate, owner of the UK’s coastal seabeds, granted rights to energy companies to develop the biggest expansion of wind energy ever seen in the world. The announcement has the potential to see an additional 32GW of clean electricity feedi… more »

Volunteers add $8.8 million in value to DNR

More than 32,000 citizens donated services valued at $8.8 million during 2009 to assist the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) with a variety of projects and programs. That’s the equivalent of an extra 209 full-time staff. DNR managers, p… more »