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Energy efficiency – The hidden treasure in your IT operations Computerworld Depending on the size of the enterprise, that 1% could translate into big savings. By implementing all available energy-saving measures company-wide, ... and more »

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State debuting energy-efficient appliance rebates Charleston Gazette Retailers will provide documentation that verifies that the old appliances have been recycled. The program aims to encourage consumers to buy energy-saving... and more »

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Rebates To Entice Kentuckians To Purchase Energy Efficient Appliances Nearly Gone LEX18 Lexington KY News The last of the $4 million allocated to Kentucky's Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program has now been reserved by Kentuckians who have decided it makes ... Sears Helps Montana Residents Access Up to $100 in Rebates on ENERGY STAR(R ...PR Newswire (press release) all 63 news articles »

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Nicor Gas Launches New Energy Efficiency Program MarketWatch (press release) The program offers rebates, ideas, and tools to help Nicor Gas residential and business customers use energy wisely. "The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency... and more »

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California's appliance rebate program has money remaining San Jose Mercury News The federal-state Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program offers $200 on refrigerators, $100 on washing machines and as much as $50 on room air ... Appliance Rebate Program Now Available Through City of Santa ClaritaKHTS Radio all 11 news articles »

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Greeley launches an energy efficiency assistance program Greeley Tribune Second, funds are available for low-interest loans to perform energy saving improvements to buildings. Technical assistance in working with bids and ... and more »

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United Kingdom targets to reduce carbon emissions, in noteworthy amounts and also saving electricity and gas by going through legal acts under the Carbon Emission Reduction Target (CERT) scheme. Their goal is to reduce CO2 emissions by 80% and that too within 40 years from date. Energy saving in both domestic and non-domestic can mostly help to achieve this target. Electricity and gas suppliers must take part in achieving this goal. They can do this by helping domestic householders and giving the important guidelines to reduce CO2 emissions by using heat trapping methods.

40% of carbon emissions in UK are emitted by houses. To reduce these emissions, insulation of houses must be done properly so that transmission of heat is restricted. Below are some tips to reduce CO2 emissions:-

1. Prudent use of heating appliances, economical energy appliances, proper ventilation etc is some steps which can reduce energy consumption remarkably.

2. Using efficient modern and latest boilers and ventilators, upgrading aged homes by facilitating proper insulation materials and using more and more solar energy by installing more and more solar panels, wherever and whenever possible, also good candidates for reducing energy consumption.

3. Controlling the exploitation of the fluorescent gases or refrigerants, as these add to carbon dioxide and green-house effect, also improves the energy performance rating.

4. Use solar panels and wind energy for lightings in home and for streetlights.

5. Use CFLs instead of incandescent lamps. These reduce the energy consumption as much as by 40%.

6. Use solar cookers.

7. Do not leave electric appliances on standby mode.

Building Management Systems (BMS) gives guidelines to newly constructed homes on how to save energy. Through television and electronic media, these house insulation steps can be popularized. Low carbon economy- is the goal of UK government by taking some pioneering steps, because global energy saving is an crucial part in reducing carbon emissions and power saving. So there is always a chance of rising of expert professionals for this demand.

Domestic Energy Assessors provide the Energy Performance Certificates to such buildings which are following the norms of energy performance schemes or carbon reduction goals. Energy Performance Certificates are a part of Home Information Pack (HIP) wherever construction is done for domestic purposes. Highly qualified professionals from institutes having due authorization or Home Inspectors are qualified to become Domestic Energy Assessors. The issuing of Energy Performance Certificates comes in various rating categories, so the quality and high professionalism means a lot in these Domestic Energy Assessors. The ratings given by the Energy Performance Certificates play an important role in creating general awareness among people regarding power saving, fuel saving and making reduction in carbon emissions. "G" rating of EPC determines the best in energy performance, whereas the "A" rating proves the poorest performance.

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