Tag Archives: Energy Efficiency
ENERGY, WEATHERIZATION, & INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Weatherization and other energy efficiency upgrades can have negative impacts on occupant health and safety if not accompanied by appropriate indoor air quality (IAQ) protections. With an increase in weatherization and energy efficiency improvement activities, consideration should be given to … Continue reading
Posted in Energy Efficiency, Indoor Air Quality
Tagged Energy Efficiency, IAQ, Indoor Air Quality, Weatherization
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AIR LEAKAGE & BLOWER DOOR TESTING
Reducing the amount of air that leaks in and out of your home is a cost-effective way to cut heating and cooling costs, improve durability, increase comfort, and create a healthier indoor environment. You may already know where some air … Continue reading
THE 2018 IECC & STATE ADOPTION
Within the home performance community, 2018 marks the exciting introduction of the newest residential energy code – the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Like a celebrity, the 2018 IECC is something to admire but may seem out of reach … Continue reading
Posted in Energy Code, Energy Code Training, Energy Efficiency
Tagged 2018 IECC, Energy Efficiency, IECC State Adoption
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MARYLAND ENERGY ADMINISTRATION’S LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME PROGRAM RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Newport Partners LLC would like to congratulate the Maryland Energy Administration for being recognized as a national leader as a recipient of ACEEE’s Exemplary Energy Efficiency Programs for their Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) Grant Program! The program was one of 53 recognized in ACEEE’s 4th … Continue reading
Posted in Energy Consumption, Energy Efficiency, Energy Savings
Tagged ACEE Award, Energy Efficiency, Innovation, MEA, Newport Partners
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THE IMPACT OF THE INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY
From large, commercial office buildings to your own home, the Internet of Things offers an array of energy efficiency benefits. Let’s take a closer look… IoT for everyone One distinct benefit of the IoT is that it’s generally available to every area … Continue reading
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN EASTERN EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA
In many parts of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, fuel poverty is at epidemic proportions. Residential energy is eating up more than 30 percent of the total energy usage, leaving people with low incomes and those in the poorest communities … Continue reading
SAVING ENERGY & MONEY WITH LEDs
A major factor in the rapid advancements in lighting in recent years has been the development of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) technology. LEDs are quickly replacing incandescent bulbs and are great for saving energy as they are much more efficient and … Continue reading
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY AT A CROSSROADS
More than ever before, energy efficiency is central to the achievement of a range of policy goals, including energy security, economic growth and environmental sustainability. Strong efficiency gains, despite the recent fall in energy prices, have had a significant impact … Continue reading
ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN COMMERCIAL DEMAND-SIDE MANAGEMENT
Energy efficiency can enhance human health by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving indoor and outdoor air quality, and decreasing acid rain. The energy needed to run commercial and industrial buildings in the United States produces 19 percent of U.S. carbon … Continue reading
FUTURECAST: GOODBYE WIFI, HELLO LIFI
We have all heard of WIFI, the wireless method of transferring data that has revolutionized the way we work, watch TV and play games, but what is LIFI? Light fidelity (LIFI) is likely to be the next stage in the natural … Continue reading
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