Looking Forward, Fiji Turns to Its Canoeing Past The traditional canoe is at the center of several projects aimed at reducing Fiji’s energy consumption, providing cheaper transport, keeping local traditions alive and giving a boost to tourism.
BITS; A New 'Law' For the Mobile Era
Bits blog notes describes new descriptive formula that focuses on energy use, known as Koomey's Law; says law states that the amount of power needed to perform a computing task will fall by half every one and a half years.
New Codes Aim to Cut Energy Use
In January, the state will adopt a new building code that should cut the energy consumption of new single-family homes by more than 15 percent. Environmentalists welcome the stronger code, but builders have concerns.
Despite Delay, the 100-Watt Bulb Is on Its Way Out A rider on an omnibus spending bill prohibits the Energy Department from enforcing new efficiency standards on light bulbs. But the industry is unlikely to change course now.
Marriott in Deal to Reduce Energy Use at Hotels
Marriott will save on electric bills and also earn incentive payments from utilities as a reward for its conservation efforts during peak periods, like heat waves.