Energy Savings


Sierra Nevada Sheep
April 19, 2011

At Sierra Nevada Brewery, You’ll Find Energy Efficiency in Every Bottle

Those passing by the hop fields of a Sierra Nevada brewery in Chico may be doing a double take at the sight of a herd of sheep grazing in an area known more for retail and light industry.

April 19, 2011

Gasoline Prices: The Silver Lining

Gasoline prices in California at the start of this week averaged $4.20 a gallon, $1.11 more than a year ago.

April 14, 2011

Appliance Efficiency Standards: The Right Choice

Energy efficiency used to be a bipartisan cause, supported even by Ronald Reagan, who signed into law the first state energy efficiency standards as governor of California (1974), and later, as president, signed the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987.

Rooftop chillers make 1 million pounds of ice each night that help keep the campus cool.
April 12, 2011

Community College Makes Ice for Innovative Air Conditioning

Saving money on energy doesn’t always require high-tech breakthroughs in technology. Sometimes it just takes a little creative thought on when and how to use it.

April 11, 2011

Ice is Nice

Saving money on energy doesn’t always require high-tech breakthroughs in technology. Sometimes it just takes a little creative thought on when and how to use it.

April 8, 2011

Pot: The Hidden Power Hog

America’s most valuable crop is a real energy hog.

April 5, 2011

Too Good a Deal

Though you can’t drink it, this liquid will pep up your life for the same price as Coke, and 35 percent less than the cost a gallon of milk.

March 31, 2011

Diesel in the Dumps

What engine technology powers two out of the three most recent “Green Car of the Year” award winners, but ranks lowest on U.S. consumers’ wish-list?

Whole House Insulation
March 31, 2011

Energy-Efficiency Rebates for the “Whole House” and More

Berkeley has long been known for its environmental consciousness.

March 24, 2011

Berkeley Resident Brings Energy Efficiency Rebates Home

Berkeley has long been known for its environmental consciousness.

March 21, 2011

Consumers Want Action on Fuel Economy

Nothing concentrates the mind of the American consumer more than gasoline prices.

March 14, 2011

ENERGY STAR Award Goes to PG&E

Anyone who says it’s easy to turn information about the benefits of energy efficiency into action simply hasn’t tried it.

March 14, 2011

Consumers Choose Energy Efficiency

A fierce debate is raging in Congress, as some members push to overturn a law, passed in 2007 with strong bipartisan support, to mandate more efficient light bulbs.

March 3, 2011

“Brilliant Stakeholder Engagement”

To encourage customers in San Mateo and San Francisco counties to conserve gas after the San Bruno accident, PG&E came up with a novel idea: a $25 pre-paid debit card.

March 2, 2011

New Energy-Efficiency Program Offers California Homeowner Rebates

A new energy-efficiency program – Energy Upgrade California – will give homeowners rebates up to $4,000 to make their houses more energy efficient.

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