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DOE Releases New Data and Resources on Energy Efficiency Opportunities
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DOE Releases New Data and Resources on Energy Efficiency Opportunities

The U.S. Department of Energy has recently released a new series of materials sharing the energy efficiency potential of six major pathways to energy and carbon savings that states and local governments can use to meet their clean energy goals. These materials show that energy efficiency could save consumers and businesses more than 1 billion...

Leading at the Local Level
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Leading at the Local Level

Hunter Lovins, President of Natural Capitalism Solutions, Pat Burt, Mayor of Palo Alto, CA, and John Bernhardt, Outreach & Communications Director for the Clean Coalition, presented in a webinar on: – Effective strategies municipalities are implementing to go carbon neutral and meet their community’s broader sustainability goals – New, innovative models being used by cities...

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More Charging Stations Give Electric Cars More Range

Shelley Schlender January 2016 BOULDER, COLORADO— Neil Belmore and his son Matt are on a road trip from Toronto to Palo Alto, California – 4300 kilometers – driving without stopping for gas. They’re powering up their all-electric Tesla Model S at charging stations along the way. Not too long ago, electric car owners couldn’t plan...

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Understanding Public Opinions on Climate Change in the U.S.

  Meryl Compton January 2016 With the recent year of historic climate action behind us, it’s now time to gain some perspective about where the general public stands on issues related to climate and clean energy. By carefully studying the full complexity of public opinions, and identifying significant gaps between mass public and expert opinions,...