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| TDEC Accepting Nominations for 2017 Governor's Environmental Stewardship Awards The Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding achievements by individuals, businesses, organizations, educational institutions, and agencies for successful environmental projects and conservation measures. The awards are designed to bring about a greater knowledge and awareness of effective practices and projects and to give proper recognition to those who make outstanding contributions to the natural resources of their community and the state. A nomination can include information on any achievement by an individual, business, organization, educational institution, or agency that demonstrates successful environmental projects and conservation measures. Award nominations are due by March 31. For more information, click here.
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| TDEC Announces Open Registration for 2017 Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Awards and Forum
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Transportation and Tennessee Clean Fuels, will hold the third annual Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Awards and Forum during Clean Air Month from May 23-24 at the Nashville Public Library. The forum, entitled “Navigating Toward a Livable Tennessee,” will highlight local transportation planning and the pursuit of place-based policies and investments for improved transportation options in our communities. The keynote will be delivered by Russ Brooks, Smart Cities Director at Transportation for America, an organization focused on supporting the development of smart, sustainable, and locally driven transportation policies across the U.S. The morning address on May 24 will be delivered by Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Mayor Megan Barry. An awards luncheon will be held on the second day of the forum, and will include remarks from Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau and Tennessee Department of Transportation Deputy Commissioner Toks Omishakin. The awards recognize outstanding initiatives to improve the efficiency, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability of transportation systems in the State, consistent with ongoing efforts to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans, provide for a strong economy, and protect our State’s natural resources. 2017 forum panel topics will include: - Behavior Change - Transportation demand management and the utilization of alternatives to single occupancy vehicles
- Mobility Planning - Improved efficiency in the delivery of goods and services, reduced congestion, and improved access to alternative transportation
- Energy and the Environment - Alternative fuel use for reduced emissions, improved air quality, and resiliency
- One Big Idea – Overview of winning projects and ideas
The forum will also feature a showcase of alternative fuel vehicles, as well as a recognition ceremony for a new class of certified Tennessee Green Fleets. Through the Tennessee Clean Fuels’ Tennessee Green Fleets Certification Program, any Tennessee-based fleet can receive certification for its efforts toward reducing petroleum consumption, improving air quality, and increasing the use of alternative fuels or advanced vehicle technologies. To view a preliminary agenda and to register for the event, click here.
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| Memphis Receives Sustainable Development Funding Through SPARCC
The Strong, Prosperous, and Resilient Communities Challenge (SPARCC) is a three-year, $90 million initiative by Enterprise Community Partners, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, the Low Income Investment Fund, and the Natural Resources Defense Council to empower communities and bolster local leaders in their efforts to ensure that major investments are made in infrastructure, transit, housing, health, and environmental protection in order to make their communities places where everyone thrives. The Memphis region was recently selected to receive funding under SPARCC to support a number of projects in and around North Memphis, a former industrial area now populated by vacant lots. Key investments in the region will include: - Improvements along the periphery of North Memphis that will restore floodplains and reduce the threat of future flooding;
- Implementation of segments of the Greenprint, a $2.6 million federally funded plan to connect green spaces like parks, walking paths, community gardens, wildlife areas, and trails;
- The planned 2017 opening of Crosstown Concourse, a $200 million redevelopment project that will be home to a health center, market rate and affordable housing, an alternative high school, as well as other community resources; and
- Commencement of the first city-wide comprehensive planning effort in nearly 40 years.
Through the abovementioned investments, Memphis will seek to: - Institutionalize policy and practices that incorporate diverse racial, economic, and cultural perspectives into community planning through the establishment of an equity assessment toolkit and regional equity council;
- Address gaps in the greenway trail connectivity and connect with the public transportation system;
- Improve health outcomes for residents by enhancing connectivity to healthy food, health services, access to green space and trails, and quality affordable housing; and
- Improve the climate resilience of neighborhoods and the region through targeted home weatherization, repair, and improvement efforts.
For more information on the project and on SPARCC, click here.
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| Nashville's Emissions from Vehicles and Waste on the Rise
Despite efforts to reduce Nashville’s greenhouse gas emissions in recent years, levels remain largely flat, and the city’s rising traffic congestion and waste are the main reasons why. A new report issued on February 7 by Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Mayor Megan Barry’s Livable Nashville Committee notes that Nashville emitted 13.4 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions in 2014, equating to 20.14 metric tons per person. This is roughly on par with the national average of 19.15 tons. The new emissions inventory is part of a report focused on improving sustainability in Nashville; the report includes 25 recommendations on a wide-range of topics including mobility and transit, green buildings, waste reduction and natural resources. Nashville is among a group of cities with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050. The regular inventory of emissions is required as part of Nashville’s participation in the Compact of Mayors network, which was started by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The report indicates that from 2011 to 2014, emissions from transportation rose from 4.5 million metric tons to nearly 5 million, accounting for 37% of all emissions in Nashville in 2014. Emissions from solid waste more than doubled from 342,791 to 1.05 million metric tons. For more information on Nashville’s emissions inventory and accompanying recommendations, click here.
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| Highlighting on Better Buildings and Better Plants Partners in Tennessee
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| Bridgestone Receives Highest Rating in Carbon Disclosure Project's Supplier Engagement Rating On February 15, Bridgestone Corporation announced that it had been identified as a global leader for its actions and strategies to manage the use of carbon across its supply chain. More than 3,300 companies were assessed by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) on their supply chain engagement strategies and Bridgestone was among 29 companies that received the highest rating, in recognition of actions to reduce emissions and lower climate-related risks in the supply chain within the past reporting year. The Bridgestone Group, which has its U.S. headquarters in Nashville, has set a long-term environmental vision for the year 2050 and beyond. The Groups is reducing CO2 emissions throughout all areas of its products’ lifecycles from raw material procurement to manufacturing, distribution, use and disposal or recycling in order to contribute to the creation of a sustainable society. For more information, click here.
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| Schneider Electric and Arcadia Power Partner to Offer Pay-As-You-Save Thermostat A new partnership between renewable energy company Arcadia Power and Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management with multiple operations facilities across Middle Tennessee, will offer customers a Wiser Air Thermostat for $0 upfront, which will be paid for through a pay-as-you-save program. The smart thermostat, which is manufactured by Schneider Electric and can reduce energy costs by as much as 30%, allows customers to achieve “energy efficient comfort” thanks to its self-learning feature, which avoids the need for residents to manually create a schedule or input desired temperature points. In addition to the “free” smart thermostat available through this partnership, the two companies are said to also be working to integrate time-of-use and demand response programs into the thermostat offers, which could unlock additional savings for consumers. For more information, click here.
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| Volkswagen eLabs Program to Launch in Hamilton County
Volkswagen Chattanooga, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd recently announced the establishment of the Volkswagen eLabs program in Hamilton County. The $1 million program will allow Hamilton County middle and high schools to apply for funds to create science labs and will provide students with the opportunity to engage with emergent technologies in automated manufacturing, 3D printing, robotics, programmable micro-computers and other fields. No less than 15 labs are to be created within the next couple years. For more information, click here.
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| IACMI Facilitates Composite Development for Wind Turbine Blades
The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), a Manufacturing USA institute driven by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and U.S. DOE, recently announced that it was working on a project to develop thermoplastic composite advancements for wind turbine blades. Developments in thermoplastic materials help enable large-scale production at lower costs, increase end-of-life recyclability and aid in job creation for American workers. Thermoset composites reinforced by fiber are the current material of choice for large-scale wind turbine components; however, challenges in manufacturing costs, performance, and recyclability are limiting. The long term impact of IACMI’s research could reduce costs and improve reliability in composite structures, allowing for process improvements on a larger scale, increasing energy efficiency. For more information on the project, click here.
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| ORNL's Crystallization Method Offers New Option for Carbon Capture
ORNL researchers have found a simple, reliable process to capture carbon dioxide directly from ambient air, offering a new option for carbon capture and storage strategies. Initially, the ORNL team was studying methods to remove environmental contaminants such as sulfate, chromate or phosphate from water. To remove those negatively charged ions, the researchers synthesized a simple compound that could bind strongly to the contaminants and form insoluble crystals that are easily separated from water. In the process, they discovered a method to capture and release carbon dioxide that requires minimal energy and chemical input. For more information on the project, click here.
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| TVA Clears Next Hurdle for Small Modular Reactors
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) recently accepted and docketed TVA’s early site permit application for the potential construction and operation of multiple Small Modular Reactor (SMR) units at the Clinch River Site in Oak Ridge. This action indicates that the NRC staff may now begin a technical review of TVA’s application. SMRs are a next-generation nuclear technology that, if deployed, would play a key role in TVA’s continued mission towards environmental stewardship through clean energy development. Development of the application was made possible through continued support from U.S. DOE’s SMR Licensing Technical Support program, which has provided cost-shared financial assistance through an interagency agreement. U.S. DOE’s program was initiated in 2012 to accelerate safe, innovative SMR technologies into the marketplace to meet the economic, environmental and energy security goals of the nation. According to TVA, there are several evaluations and business decisions that remain before the utility would commit to building SMRs at the Clinch River Site; a decision that is still several years away. TVA currently operates three nuclear plants capable of generating more than 8,000 megawatts of carbon-free electricity—enough to power approximately 4.5 million homes. According to TVA, 55% of electricity produced in the Tennessee Valley is carbon-free. The company has plans to increase the percentage of carbon-free electricity to over 60% by 2026. For more information, click here.
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| TN Moves Up in State Solar Ranking, Launches First Utility-Scale Community Solar Project
The U.S. added over 25,000 MW of new solar generation capacity in 2016, according to a recent U.S. EIA Electric Generator Inventory report. The State of Tennessee climbed from 31st place in 2015 to 20th in 2016 in terms of new solar capacity by state. For more information, click here. In January, Appalachian Electric powered up the first utility-scale community solar project in the State of Tennessee. More than 200 of the cooperative’s members have subscribed to approximately 700 of the array’s solar panels. Subscriptions are through the Co-Op Community Solar program, and are open to residential and commercial members of the co-op. AEC members subscribe to the generation output of individual solar panels, rated at 145 watts each, for a one-time cost of $125. For more information on the project, click here
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| Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Install New Solar PV System
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are planning to install a solar PV system in the remote Mount Sterling area of Haywood County. The solar array and zinc-air battery will replace a 30-foot-wide, 3.5 mile overhead power line that extends from the park boundary at Mount Sterling Road/N.C. 284 to the Mount Sterling Lookout Tower, allowing this part of the park to operate off of the power grid. The proposed $1 million project will be financed by Duke Energy and is expected to be operational by the end of the year. For more information on the project and on other sustainability initiatives that the park is undertaking, click here.
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| TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, INCENTIVES, AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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| TDEC Announces $2 Million in Grants to Help Reduce Landfill Waste
On February 1, TDEC announced $2,071,417 in recycling equipment, recycling rebates and used oil grants for FY 2017 projects to help reduce landfill waste in Tennessee. Recycling Equipment Grants and the Recycling Rebates are authorized by the Solid Waste Management Act of 1991 and are supported by the Tennessee Solid Waste Management Fund, which is administered by TDEC. The fund receives revenues from a state surcharge on each ton of solid waste disposed in landfills and from a fee on new tires sold in the state. Used Oil Grants are authorized under the Used Oil Collection Act of 1993 and are funded by the Used Oil Collection Fund, which receives its revenues from a two cent ($0.02) fee collected against every quart of oil sold. To view the full list of selected grant and rebate recipients, click here.
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| Rural Manufacturer Scores Major Savings with Pathway Energy Efficiency Loan
Manufacturers Industrial Group (MIG) is a full service contract manufacturer primarily producing automotive seat subassemblies, components and hardware. With more than one millions square feet of floor space across their facilities in Lexington, Chattanooga, and Athens, energy efficient lighting presented a tremendous opportunity to reduce their operating expenses. In 2011, MIG received a complete facility audit for their Lexington location. Provided through a partnership with Pathway Lending and several state agencies, this audit included a comprehensive review of lighting, wiring, air hoses, power outlets and other areas, and resulted in the decision to retrofit the facility’s lights. MIG’s management knew they would achieve significant long-term energy savings with the retrofit, but they also realized other unexpected benefits. Once installed, the improved lighting had a profound impact on employees – on their physical, physiological, and psychological well-being, affecting their overall performance. The lighting retrofit paid for itself in two years and has since led to additional projects at their other locations, which help this rural Tennessee employer operate efficiently now and for years to come. The abovementioned project was financed through the Pathway Energy Efficiency Loan Program, a low-interest, revolving loan fund, to which the State of Tennessee (TDEC) and TVA each committed $15 million and Pathway Lending committed $5 million. Pathway Lending operates and manages this loan fund to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Tennessee. To date, Pathway Lending has funded more than 200 such projects throughout the State. To learn more about the Pathway Lending Energy Efficiency Loan Program, click here.
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| Industrial Assessment Center at Tennessee Tech Boosts Efficiency for Manufacturers Small manufacturers in Tennessee have better tools for improving productivity, securing information, reducing waste, and lowering energy cost. This is due to the work of the Tennessee Tech University’s Industrial Assessment Center (IAC). Over the past 10 years, the IAC has helped manufacturing facilities operate more efficiently, while educating students in industrial energy assessment. Tech’s IAC was recently awarded for the third time a $1.5 million grant over a five year period as a part of a competitive nation-wide program funded by U.S. DOE’s Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO). A total of 28 universities across the country received the awards, totaling roughly $35 million in assistance. Tech’s IAC is housed in the Center for Manufacturing Research on the university’s campus in Cookeville and will serve Middle and East Tennessee. The reach of the IAC is extended to West Tennessee by assessments conducted in partnership with the University of Memphis. Since 2006, the Tech IAC has provided no-cost technical assistance and whole-plant assessments to more than 180 manufacturers in order to help them reach their energy goals. The IAC has saved Tennessee industry $7 million in energy costs, and has helped to reduce roughly 0.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, the IAC has trained more than 140 students in industrial energy efficiency measures and processes. To apply for an assessment, manufacturers may contact Michelle Davis at mdavis@tntech.edu. To learn more about Tech’s IAC, click here.
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| Institute for Advanced Composite Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) Internships IACMI has an interest in developing the skills of strong technical undergraduate and graduate students who might one day support the workforce in both talent and leadership. The IACMI Internship Program offers undergraduate and graduate students a chance to participate in a research experience with an assigned mentor at one of IACMI’s partner sites. The experience provides a maximum of 400 hours of participation either in a 10 week short-term appointment or a long-term appointment spanning the course of one year. To learn more and to apply, click here.
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| USDA to Fund Biomass Research and Development Projects On January 27, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced that it will issue a request for applications for funding of biomass research and development. Funded projects will support the development of sustainable sources of biomass and the increase in availability of renewable fuels. In particular, projects must address one of the following areas: - Feedstocks development to address research, development and demonstration activities regarding feedstocks and feedstock logistics (including harvest, transport, preprocessing, and storage) relevant to production of raw materials for conversion to biofuels and bio-based products.
- Biofuels and bio-based products development to address activities to support development of diverse cost-effective, innovative technologies for the use of cellulosic biomass in the production of biofuels, bioenergy, and bio-based products; and product diversification through technologies relevant to the production of a range of bio-based products (including chemicals, animal feeds, and cogeneration power) that potentially can increase the feasibility of fuel production in a biorefinery.
- Biofuels development analysis to apply systems evaluations methods that can be used to optimize system performance and market potential and to quantify the project’s impact on sustainability; therefore, successful applications will consider the life-cycle (cradle-to-grave) impacts, including environment, social, and economic implications that are attributable to the project.
Funding will be provided in conjunction with the U.S. DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office. For more information, click here.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
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| Tennessee Environmental Conference
The Tennessee Environmental Conference will take place from March 14-15 in Kingsport, at the Meadowview Conference Resort and Convention Center. This conference focuses on improving the environment and public health. During its 16-year history, the Environmental Conference has provided the leadership necessary to substantially bridge the gap between the economic, health, environment and industrial sectors. The Tennessee Environmental Conference is planned by a committee representing academia, industry, government and community organizations who have a vested interest in improving health, environment and our economy in Tennessee. For more information and to register, click here.
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| 2017 Home Performance Coalition (HPC) National Conference and Trade Show
HPC conferences offer the industry's leading educational events and trade shows in partnership with the nation's leading experts in home performance and weatherization, combining unparalleled educational components with ideal networking opportunities for all sectors of the industry who share the vision of advancing the home performance industry and building a stronger community. The partnership between the HPC and WAP will help bring the entire industry together through a single national gathering where training, education, research and policy on building retrofits dominate an exciting agenda. Coming together under one roof, as one industry, to discuss best practices and opportunities for growth, is a step in the right direction toward our common goal of ensuring that all American homes are provided with the highest levels of energy efficiency retrofits possible. Register to attend this dynamic conference today!
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| Green Schools Conference & Expo
The Green Schools Conference and Expo will take place on March 21-22 in Atlanta, Georgia. The event offers an unmatched opportunity for students, teachers, school administrators, business leaders, nonprofit partners, and sustainability advocates to collaborate and learn from one another in order to support equitable, healthy and high-performing schools where students can learn how to improve the world. For more information and to register, click here.
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| 22nd Annual Rural Development Conference
Hosted by TVA, USDA Rural Development and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, the 22nd Annual Rural Development Conference will bring together local leaders from across rural Tennessee to encourage, inspire, and learn from each other. The event strives to gather expert speakers from across the nation with sessions to cover a broad range of topics. The conference will take place on March 22-23 at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro. Of note, the conference will feature a workshop with representatives from Pathway Lending entitled, “Energy Efficiency & Micro Lending for Small Business.” To view the full list of event speakers and to register for the conference, click here.
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| 2017 Better Buildings Summit
The Better Buildings Summit will take place in Washington, D.C. on May 15-17. The Summit is an interactive in-person forum where more than 900 energy professionals can engage in dynamic discussions on emerging technology, policy and financing. Sessions are focused on the latest trends in reducing energy consumption in buildings, plants and homes. Registration for the Summit is now open. To register for the Summit, click here.
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| Environmental Show of the South
The Environmental Show of the South is the largest and most comprehensive environmental conference and tradeshow in the region. Over 1200 people, including 150+ exhibitors, are expected at this year’s event. Over 13 hours of technical sessions will touch on topics including solid waste management, coal combustion residuals, underground storage tanks, air quality, clean fuels, and environmental law. Join us to hear speakers from leading environmental agencies, industry partners, law firms, and service providers as they share up-to-the-minute information. Learn about compliance from regulators and the regulated community alike. Visit our exhibit hall to meet vendors offering a full spectrum of environmental goods and services. The 46th Annual Environmental Show of the South will be held May 17-19 at the Chattanooga Convention Center. For more information and to register, click here.
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| Advanced Energy's Impact on the Tennessee Economy
Tennessee’s advanced energy sector employs nearly 325,000 people within the State of Tennessee, contributes $33.4 billion to the State’s GDP, and generates more than $850 million in sales tax revenue. The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council (TAEBC) recently commissioned a series of videos to highlight the impact that advanced energy is having on our state. To view the three videos, click on the links below:- This is Advanced Energy – What is advanced energy and what does it mean for Tennessee’s economy?
- Inside Advanced Energy – Meet the people and companies that employ nearly 325,000 people and contribute $33.4 billion to Tennessee’s GDP.
- Innovations in Advanced Energy – Discover how innovation gives Tennessee an edge in the $1.3 trillion global advanced energy marketplace.
For more information on TAEBC, click here.
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| New Multifamily Housing Energy Efficiency Reports
Today, one in six American households reside in apartments or condominiums within multifamily buildings. A new report by ACEEE, entitled, “More Savings for More Residents: Progress in Multifamily Housing Energy Efficiency,” examines energy efficiency programs serving the 51 metro areas with the most multifamily households. Within the State of Tennessee, the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin area is included as one of the 51 metro areas surveyed, as 17% of households in the area reside in multifamily buildings. SEEA, together with the other regional energy efficiency organizations (REEOs), has also published a new report on barriers and opportunities for energy savings in multifamily energy efficiency retrofits. The report consists of a national market characterization of the multifamily building sector, survey of barriers and solutions commonly experienced when delivering energy efficiency to multifamily buildings, and series of case studies that highlight programs and policies around the country that have been successful in achieving deep energy savings. To view the report, click here.
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| ACEE Analysis Ranks All 50 States and DC on Electricity, Gas & Water Bill Savings
A new report by the Appliance Standards Awareness Project (ASAP) and the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) found that the average American family saved nearly $500 on utility bills in 2015 due to efficiency standards for appliances, lighting, and plumbing products. Average household savings, by state, ranged from 11% to 27% of total consumer utility bills, with a national average of 16%. Within the Southeast, Tennessee fell within the top 10 states for per household electricity savings due to efficiency standards. For more information and to access the report, click here.
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| Georgia Residential Energy Code Field Study
As part of U.S. DOE’s Building Energy Code Program, the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) conducted a baseline study on the energy use in typical single-family Georgia houses in order to identify opportunities for improving the energy efficiency of these homes. The project team visited new houses in Georgia that were under construction in 2016 and collected information on specific energy code requirements. The data that was collected demonstrates that the typical single-family Georgia house uses less energy per square foot than is required by Georgia’s energy code. To learn more about this project and its results, click here. To date, U.S. DOE has selected eight states to receive funding in order to address residential energy code compliance; within the Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, and North Carolina are all participants. For more information on the broader U.S. DOE program, click here.
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| LBNL Webinar on Consistency and Coordination of Energy Efficiency EM&V and Reporting
Energy efficiency evaluation, measurement and verification (EM&V) processes and reporting practices vary widely among utilities and other efficiency program administrators and states. Many studies of reporting practices for efficiency programs have identified issues of consistency, rigor and completeness. On January 31, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, with support from U.S. DOE and in collaboration with NASEO, NARUC and U.S. EPA, hosted a webinar on consistency and coordination of energy efficiency EM&V and reporting. Additional projects and initiatives that were highlighted on the webinar include: - Western multi-state EM&V coordination project
- DOE’s Uniform Methods Project
- M&V for Industrial Efficiency, Including DOE’s Qualified Energy Savings Protocol
- LBNL Database and Tracking Efforts for ESCO Projects and Utility EE Programs
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| Assessment of the State of Global Clean Energy Manufacturing
U.S. DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), in partnership with the Clean Energy Manufacturing Analysis Center, commissioned the first-ever annual assessment of the state of global clean energy manufacturing in a report entitled “Benchmarks of Global Clean Energy Manufacturing.” The report examines trade and economic benchmarks across multiple key economies in four clean energy technologies: wind turbine components, solar photovoltaic modules, lithium-ion battery cells for electric vehicles, and light-emitting diode (LED) packages for energy-efficient lighting technologies. For more information and to view the full report, click here.
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| Reports on Energy Employment and Energy Efficiency Jobs
According to U.S. DOE’s recently released second annual U.S. Energy and Employment Report, 6.4 million Americans now work in the energy industry, which added more than 300,000 jobs in 2016. In particular, the report analyzes the following four sectors of the U.S. economy: - Electric Power Generation and Fuels
- Transmission, Distribution and Storage
- Energy Efficiency
- Motor Vehicles
For more information and to access the full report, click here.
Similarly, a new report published by Environmental Entrepreneurs, E4TheFuture and BW Research Partnership reveals that energy efficiency is the largest sector within the U.S. clean energy economy. According to the report, entitled, “Energy Efficiency Jobs in America,” this sector accounts for three in four of its jobs and employs nearly 1.9 million people nationwide. The report notes that in the State of Tennessee, roughly 27,500 people work in energy efficiency related jobs. The majority of employment is focused on traditional HVAC and renewable and efficiency heating and cooling technologies. For more information and to access the report, click here.
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