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Changes in student lifestyle will lead to lower energy use. …

… “But short of developing a revolutionary technology that will power the whole world, students have to do their part to help the planet by cutting back on energy waste. And that means lifestyle changes. ” …

Via The Tech, MIT: Turn off your lights

Volkswagen Group has achieved run-rate savings of 9.26 million kilowatt hours per year after it optimizes its office equipment infrastructure for energy efficiency. This achievement has taken almost five years and have delivered an almost 90% energy savings as compared to 2005. …

… “Volkswagen has made progress in terms of costs, energy efficiency and the environmental balance sheet by replacing more than 52,000 fax machines, printers, photocopiers and scanners with fewer than 17,500 multifunction devices throughout the Group, and then integrating these new devices into a unified IT infrastructure. Seven energy-efficient standard devices take the place of 832 different models of office equipment.

Thus Group IT at Volkswagen reduced the pool of devices by 66 percent and eliminated around 35,000 single machines. Stacked on top of each other, they would form a tower 14 kilometers high. The new devices automatically report problems and toner levels to a service center. This enables optimal route planning for the maintenance personnel. Advantages: repairs and maintenance are carried out as needed, storage of consumables on site is no longer necessary, and toner cartridges are always changed in an environmentally friendly way without non-specialist staff needing to get involved. ” …

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Todays thermostats are miles ahead of those of even 10 years ago. It seems the average thermostat can program multiple “Setbacks” in a day and have separate programs for the week days and weekends … or even a unique program for each day. But they are not always easy to set up and get the most value from them. Future thermostats may be controlled by PC (via the net) more interactive.

Check out this interesting video about the Future of the Thermostat

Via: ZDNet LINK

Todays thermostats are miles ahead of those of even 10 years ago. It seems the average thermostat can program multiple “Setbacks” in a day and have separate programs for the week days and weekends … or even a unique program for each day. But they are not always easy to set up and get the most value from them. Future thermostats may be controlled by PC (via the net) so you can make changes remotely and more easily.

Check out this interesting video about the Future of the Thermostat

Via: ZDNet LINK

and gadget performance by operating at lower voltages than normal, via Engadget. http://bit.ly/9Cf3Y3

and gadget performance by operating at lower voltages than normal, via Engadget. http://bit.ly/9Cf3Y3

US Department of Energy : Energy Savers provides updated map and matrix of Approved Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Programs by state. http://bit.ly/cn5sX2

The energy efficiency industry is undergoing unprecedented growth. This boom is driven by the increased participation of state and federal authorities, and movement toward a smarter grid. According to two new reports by Colorado-based Pike Research, th…

In January of last year, The Green Market published its solar stock picks and predicted strong growth in renewable and energy efficiency stock. On October 27, 2008 The Green Market predicted the shakeup of the solar industry and the demise of some play…

BC Hydro and Vancouver Organizing Committee are collaborating to drive energy efficiency through the Winter Olympic games through building efficiency and public awareness. Live energy tracking will enable optimization dynamically. …

… “The Power Smart energy tracking system is just one part of a huge focus on conservation at the Games. In its agreement with the Vancouver Organizing Committee, 90 percent of the power that BC Hydro supplies to the Games will qualify as clean energy. ” …

Via Utilimetrics Association for Smart Metering and Innovative Technologies: Energy conservation at Winter Olympics

Via BC Hydro: Low-carbon Olympic Games: “We will hold the Games with the lowest carbon dioxide emissions from power generation in the history of the modern Games, at only about a tenth of previous Winter Games. It’s a legacy that will be showcased every time that lights go on in a stadium, a timing device captures a record and a broadcaster goes on the air, largely powered by clean, renewable hydroelectric energy. ”