Standards projected to conserve energy by 15 percent. The Department of Energy proposed new regulations on consumer gas furnaces in an effort to expand the manufacture and purchase…
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New Rules Ban Incandescent Lightbulbs
Energy Secretary says the move puts money back in American pockets. The Department of Energy finalized two new rules that require manufacturers to phase out any lightbulbs that…
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DOE Requests Public Comment to Inform Building Codes
Looking for cost-effective, energy-efficient building solutions. The Department of Energy issued a Request for Information (RFI) to inform how $225 million can be best used to improve American…
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DOE Upgrades 1 million American Homes
Highlights energy efficiency and proper weatherization. Last week, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced that the Department of Energy had successfully upgraded 1 million homes to greener standards. This…
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EPA Issues New Refrigerant Rules
Use of HFCs to be limited by 85% over the next 15 years. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Thursday that it would be placing new restrictions…
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Low-Flow Restrictions on Showerheads Rolled Back by DOE
Also releases new classification on washers and dryers. This past week, the Department of Energy rolled back the low-flow restriction on showerheads and created a new classification for…
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