Funding from DOE Helps Universities Train Next Generation of EE Experts!
United States Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated more than $30 million for 24 Universities across the nation to train both undergraduate and graduate students in manufacturing energy efficiency. Each school will receive between $200,000 to $300,000 per year for up to 5 years to help universities with practical training on core energy management concepts through DOE’s successful Industrial Assessment Center program. Read more
New EE Standards from Fridges
New energy efficiency standards for home refrigerators and freezers have recently been issued by the DOE and will improve efficiency by about 25% by 2014. The new standards will save the typical consumer $200 for over the lifetime of the refrigerator, and are expected to make fridges happier across the nation (as pictured above). Nationally, consumers are expected to save more than $21 billion through 2043.
Pitch for Detroit – Team GGEC Champions!
This past Sunday, hundreds of players and spectators gathered at Inglenook Park in Southfield for “Pitch for Detroit,” a charity softball tournament. The event was hosted by Community Next, an organization focused on keeping young people in Michigan, and proceeds from the tournament will support that same cause. Go Green Energy Consulting was proud to sponsor a team at the event, and even more proud that WE WON THE CHAMPIONSHIP!!
Special thanks to Adam Blanck, Benjy Gordon, Jordan Wolfe, Justin Jacobs, Rachel Lachover, Rachel Winer, Allie Shipper, and everyone else that helped make this event the incredible experience that it was!
Michigan Business Network Interview
GGEC Co-Founder Jacob Smith sat down this morning to talk on the radio with Chris Holman of the Michigan Business Network. The MBN is a new online initiative to join local businesses together in the fight to improve Michigan’s economy. If you missed the interview, you can listen by clicking the link below. (Note that the first 30 seconds or so are cut off.)
Michigan Business Network Interview
Jack Detroit: The New Spirit of Detroit
In case you missed it, check out GGEC co-founder Jacob Smith’s feature in the May/June issue of Jack Detroit! Shout out to Leah Moss, the founder of the new magazine, which targets young men in Detroit.
Aug. 15 Webinar for National Clean Energy Business Creation Competition
Interested in learning more about the National Clean Energy Business Creation Competition? Tune in for a live webinar on August 15 from 3-4 pm. A total of $2 million will be used to sponsor regional competitions for student business creations focused on clean energy.
The 60-minute webinar is free of charge, but you must register in advance to obtain an Internet URL for the presentation.
The webcast will cover:
- Webinar goals and ground rules
- Introduction to the funding opportunity announcement (FOA)
- Key details on the solicitation
- Scoring
- Timeline
MPG Labels for Homes!?
Some home builders have begun putting energy performance labels on new houses. The labels will tell consumers how much money they should expect to pay each month in utilities and electricity, kind of like the miles per gallon (MPG) rating for cars.
A large national builder, KB Home, uses the label to the right to help potential home buyers. Read More
Jealous? Increase your home’s MPG today! Huge rebates available from local utility-providers. Give us a call today (248) 736-1898 to learn more.
President Obama Visits Michigan-Based Advanced Battery Plant This Thursday
President Barack Obama will be in Michigan this week to visit an advanced battery plant. The lucky, Holland-based facility is home of Johnson Controls, a developer of advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles. The plant, which was developed with federal government support, is expect to eventually create 300 jobs.
Study Shows: In-Home Displays Reduce Wasteful Behavior
The results of a 500 participant survey were released today from a smart meter In-Home Display pilot program that started last fall. The program installed meters in homes, which displayed their energy consumption behavior instantly on an In-Home display. The survey boasted great results, with a 93% satisfaction with the displays. There was also a decrease in energy usage by the participants. 83% reported turning off lights that weren’t in use, and 51% reported adjusting their thermostat temperature. The survey goes to show that pinpointing where and when people are wasting energy will result in less energy used and more money saved.
Study Shows: Green Homes Sell for More!
A Portland study finds that green-certified homes sell for 30% more on average! Read More
These findings merely add to our long list of Reasons to Invest in Energy Efficiency:
- Immediate comfort improvements
- Huge rebates and tax credits
- Reduced energy bills
- Investments pay for themselves in 2-5 yrs
- Stimulate the local economy
- Reduce our dependence on foreign oil
- Increase your home’s value!
Send your troubles or success stories to info@gogreenec.com.
