Denis Du Bois http://energypriorities.com/ Energy Priorities delivers information, ideas and commentary on smart energy -- a resource for businesses who want to be more informed energy users -- an asset to entrepreneurs and investors in the new energy sector. Topics include energy-related technologies and best practices for business, presented in non-technical language, with insights that help you take action. Published in the public interest by P5 Group, Inc., Seattle USA. ISSN 1938-7326 energypriorities.com Energy Priorities delivers information, ideas and commentary on smart energy -- a resource for businesses who want to be more informed energy users -- an asset to entrepreneurs and investors in the new energy sector. Topics include energy-related technologies and best practices for business, presented in non-technical language, with insights that help you take action. Published in the public interest by P5 Group, Inc., Seattle USA. ISSN 1938-7326 energypriorities.com en Copyright 2004-2009 Energy Priorities Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:59:13 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://energypriorities.com/images/EP-iTunes-cover-art.jpg http://www.energypriorities.com/ 300 300 720 energy, power, efficient, efficiency, renewable, sustainable, green, building, climate, warming, property, hvac, lighting, controls, marketing, denis dubois Smart energy ideas for sustainable business. EnergyPriorities.com Clean Denis Du Bois itunes-contact@energypriorities.com The World Bank in a Nutshell
The World Bank Group is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world...but what does that have to do with sustainable energy?

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The World Bank Group is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world...but what does that have to do with sustainable energy?

]]> http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/12/world_bank_energy.php http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/12/world_bank_energy.php Energy Policy Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:59:13 -0800 Clean Denis Du Bois CSR initiatives should answer the questions of why, what, and how it will change us.

]]> CSR initiatives should answer the questions of why, what, and how it will change us.

]]> http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/12/csr_key_questions.php http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/12/csr_key_questions.php Energy Policy Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:54:17 -0800 Clean Denis Du Bois The Washington Department of Ecology is asking for changes to the state law that directs the agency to issue rules for reporting greenhouse gas emissions starting January 1, 2010. Ecology's goal is, at least in part, to ensure that the State's greenhouse gas reporting requirements are in line with the federal government's.

]]> The Washington Department of Ecology is asking for changes to the state law that directs the agency to issue rules for reporting greenhouse gas emissions starting January 1, 2010. Ecology's goal is, at least in part, to ensure that the State's greenhouse gas reporting requirements are in line with the federal government's.

]]> http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/11/washington_ghg_reporting.php http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/11/washington_ghg_reporting.php Energy Policy Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:01:16 -0800 Clean Denis Du Bois Former Vice President Al Gore's new book, "Our Choice," exceeded my expectations. It should be required readng for new Chief Sustainability Officers, corporate green team members, and anyone else who has decided to place sustainability closer to the center of what they do.

]]> Former Vice President Al Gore's new book, "Our Choice," exceeded my expectations. It should be required readng for new Chief Sustainability Officers, corporate green team members, and anyone else who has decided to place sustainability closer to the center of what they do.

]]> http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/11/our_choice_by_al_gore.php http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/11/our_choice_by_al_gore.php Energy Policy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:28:42 -0800 Clean Denis Du Bois GREENBUILD-- Al Gore's speech in Phoenix on Wednesday underscored the context in which the green building movement is gaining traction. He called on Americans to find the political will to "pull the common thread" and unravel three crises at once.

]]> GREENBUILD-- Al Gore's speech in Phoenix on Wednesday underscored the context in which the green building movement is gaining traction. He called on Americans to find the political will to "pull the common thread" and unravel three crises at once.

]]> http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/11/al_gore_greenbuild_2009.php http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/11/al_gore_greenbuild_2009.php Buildings Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:22:28 -0800 Clean Denis Du Bois Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairwoman Barbara Boxer and nine other Democrats passed the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (S. 1733) out of committee yesterday. It was an important step for the bill to eventually reach the floor, but was it a risky move?

]]> Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairwoman Barbara Boxer and nine other Democrats passed the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (S. 1733) out of committee yesterday. It was an important step for the bill to eventually reach the floor, but was it a risky move?

]]> http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/11/kerryboxer_climate_bill.php http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/11/kerryboxer_climate_bill.php Energy Policy Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:47:25 -0800 Clean Denis Du Bois Senate debates are accelerating this week on Bill 1733, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, despite the ongoing attention to healthcare legislation. Will a bill reach the floor in time for President Obama's trip to Copenhagen?

]]> Senate debates are accelerating this week on Bill 1733, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, despite the ongoing attention to healthcare legislation. Will a bill reach the floor in time for President Obama's trip to Copenhagen?

]]> http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/10/senate_climate_debate.php http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/10/senate_climate_debate.php Energy Policy Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:38:06 -0800 Clean Denis Du Bois President Barack Obama has been a courageous supporter of clean energy. He spoke October 23, 2009, to an audience of 750 at the MIT campus in Cambridge, MA. Here are our Founding Editor's take-aways from the speech, plus a link to the video and full transcript.

]]> President Barack Obama has been a courageous supporter of clean energy. He spoke October 23, 2009, to an audience of 750 at the MIT campus in Cambridge, MA. Here are our Founding Editor's take-aways from the speech, plus a link to the video and full transcript.

]]> http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/10/obama_energy_mit.php http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/10/obama_energy_mit.php Energy Policy Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:40:36 -0800 Clean Denis Du Bois The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy today released the third edition of its State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, which scores and ranks states on the adoption and implementation of energy efficiency policies and programs. Six northeastern states made the top 10; the south is well represented in the bottom-10 list.

]]> The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy today released the third edition of its State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, which scores and ranks states on the adoption and implementation of energy efficiency policies and programs. Six northeastern states made the top 10; the south is well represented in the bottom-10 list.

]]> http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/10/aceee_top_10_2009.php http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/10/aceee_top_10_2009.php Energy Policy Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:55:07 -0800 Clean Denis Du Bois View from the Poletop: Should new nuclear plants be part of the US strategy on carbon reduction and renewable energy? Yes, but not necessarily for the reasons you think.

]]> View from the Poletop: Should new nuclear plants be part of the US strategy on carbon reduction and renewable energy? Yes, but not necessarily for the reasons you think.

]]> http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/10/the_nuclear_question.php http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/10/the_nuclear_question.php Energy Policy Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:31:13 -0800 Clean Denis Du Bois The U.S. Department of Energy is announcing a new $450 million program designed to catalyze a nationwide energy upgrade that could save $100 million annually in utility bills for households and businesses. The Recovery Act's "Retrofit Ramp-Up" program will try new models for rolling out energy efficiency to homes and businesses on a large scale.

]]> The U.S. Department of Energy is announcing a new $450 million program designed to catalyze a nationwide energy upgrade that could save $100 million annually in utility bills for households and businesses. The Recovery Act's "Retrofit Ramp-Up" program will try new models for rolling out energy efficiency to homes and businesses on a large scale.

]]> http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/09/arra_retrofit_ramp-up_doe.php http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/09/arra_retrofit_ramp-up_doe.php Energy Policy Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:30:20 -0800 Clean Denis Du Bois On July 9, 2009, the U.S. Treasury Department issued guidance for the award of cash grants by the federal government ("Grants") in lieu of energy tax credits under Section 1603 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("ARRA").

]]> On July 9, 2009, the U.S. Treasury Department issued guidance for the award of cash grants by the federal government ("Grants") in lieu of energy tax credits under Section 1603 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("ARRA").

]]> http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/07/arra_cash_in_lieu_of_itc.php http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/07/arra_cash_in_lieu_of_itc.php Energy Policy Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:43:18 -0800 Clean Denis Du Bois The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) delivered its report to Congress quantifying the potential for demand response in the United States. The report was mandated two years ago by the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA 2007) Section 529 (a).

]]> The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) delivered its report to Congress quantifying the potential for demand response in the United States. The report was mandated two years ago by the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA 2007) Section 529 (a).

]]> http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/06/ferc_demand_response.php http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/06/ferc_demand_response.php Energy Policy Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:29:57 -0800 Clean Denis Du Bois On June 8, 2009, the Department of Energy ("DOE") issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement ("FOA") to deploy over $1.4 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to be used to lower our nation's carbon emissions. Applications under this FOA are due August 7, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Most types of entities are eligible to apply.

]]> On June 8, 2009, the Department of Energy ("DOE") issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement ("FOA") to deploy over $1.4 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to be used to lower our nation's carbon emissions. Applications under this FOA are due August 7, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Most types of entities are eligible to apply.

]]> http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/06/arra_doe_foa_co2_stoel.php http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/06/arra_doe_foa_co2_stoel.php Energy Policy Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:01:42 -0800 Clean Denis Du Bois The stimulus bill has lit a fire under U.S. states to come up with cleantech projects so they can distribute federal funding, at a time when almost every governor already is scrambling to make theirs the state with the most successful transition to a clean energy economy. Washington is no exception. (photos)

]]> The stimulus bill has lit a fire under U.S. states to come up with cleantech projects so they can distribute federal funding, at a time when almost every governor already is scrambling to make theirs the state with the most successful transition to a clean energy economy. Washington is no exception. (photos)

]]> http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/05/washington_energy.php http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/05/washington_energy.php Energy Policy Tue, 05 May 2009 17:58:30 -0800 Clean Denis Du Bois