Reducing Standby Power by Unplugging Electronics

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Tamara G Toronto Jan 27, 2010 21:23 pm
Hello, I am looking for potential barriers and benefits to unplugging electronics when they are not in use; as well as any any successful downstream/grassroots programs that hav…

Energy Efficient Homes

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Sarah Griffith Boston Jan 19, 2010 10:39 am
How to motivate communities (homeowners and renters) to make their dwellings energy efficient. Sarah Griffith Communications Director Consortium for Energy Efficiency United …

Non-financial Incentives for Purchasing Energy-Efficient Products.

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Jay Kassirer Ottawa Dec 11, 2009 13:49 pm
I am looking for examples of non-financial tangible incentives that have been used to promote the purchase of energy-efficient appliences or other products. If you also have data …

Sustainability Support Organization in Northern Ohio

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Mel Tremper rockville Dec 3, 2009 12:14 pm
I came across this organization, and thought I would pass it on to the list. E4S is a diverse network of over 7000 leaders who are putting the principles of sustainability to wo…

Using Social Norms to Reduce Household Energy Consumption

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Jan Aceti Brookline Nov 28, 2009 19:33 pm
As one of the individuals with responsibility for preparing cases for the case study section of the Fostering Sustainable Behavior website, I am delighted to inform you that a new…

Roof-top Leasing for Solar Panels

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Kayla Kalalian Midhurst Nov 18, 2009 9:04 am
As a school board we have been approached by a few companies looking to lease our roof-top space for the installation of solar panels. Has anyone heard of any issues with this…

Tenant Temperature Tolerance

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Brooke McMurchy Victoria Nov 17, 2009 14:59 pm
I'm looking for articles or studies that address building tenants' tolerance levels for heating and cooling. I know one of the largest complaints in an office building has to do…

Electricity Generation from Wind Turbines

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Clove Berger Olympia Nov 15, 2009 23:50 pm
The wind possesses great amounts of power. Among the many uses of wind energy and power, its conversion into electricity is the most striking. This power can be converted into ele…

Unplugging Charged Devices

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Unknown Nov 13, 2009 19:59 pm
I am looking for specific examples of programs that have targeted the issue of standby power use (aka vampire or phantom load). In particular, I am focused on efforts to encourag…

Energy Use Reporting/Computer Management Software Program

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Lorraine Stivey Perth Oct 28, 2009 23:12 pm
I am currently trialling a software energy reporting package which measures use of electricity, gas and water via smart meters. The electricity can be reported back from switchboa…
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