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Nov 18, 2018
Serving up a side of energy efficiency with your turkey and pumpkin pie is easier than you think. Turn those awkward political conversations into actions with these hosting tips and energy insights...
Nov 18, 2018
Electric utilities face the challenge today of meeting our nation’s growing demand for reliable electricity while overcoming the problems posed by an aging grid and addressing the vulnerabilities of...
Nov 8, 2018
For the past 3 years, Nexant Program Manager Becky Robbins has worked on behalf of the State of Utah Governor’s Office of Energy Development with funding from Rocky Mountain Power, Dominion Energy,...
Oct 29, 2018
As Halloween arrives, watch out for vampires! The average household has around 25 electronic devices plugged in at all times, many of which aren’t used daily. Vampire energy, also known as standby...
Oct 25, 2018
In the world of energy efficiency, a utility’s goals for how much to save and by when are often set by regulators. But some utilities and state leaders go above and beyond. We’re so excited to see...
Oct 16, 2018
Nalanda, in Eastern India, for over eight centuries was the site for one of the world’s oldest centers for learning. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an important place for Buddhist...
Oct 4, 2018
Recently my oldest (age 6) asked me if we bought bamboo floors for our new house. When I told him yes, he seemed pretty upset. So I asked him why. He was concerned about the pandas. Bamboo is what...
Oct 3, 2018
By Ilina Talwar and Katy McSurdy At Nexant, we’re celebrating Energy Efficiency Day 2018 on October 5th! Check out this campaign hashtag, #EEDAY2018 , and on our social media channels: @...
Oct 1, 2018
There’s something we want to yell from the rooftops, though it might sound too good to be true: advanced rooftop controls can save commercial buildings 30% to 60% of their energy consumption (ASHRAE...
Sep 18, 2018
As a part of its climate change commitment, India has pledged to reduce its carbon intensity by nearly 33-35% by 2030 from 2005 level. Meeting this target requires India adopt more renewable energy...