August 10, 2011
United States Coast Guard Embarks on Milestone Renewable Energy Project with Schneider Electric
Worth $50 million, the project is the largest photovoltaic project the USCG has undertaken to date. It is the largest Schneider Electric performance contract ever announced and is the first of its kind to combine the Renewable Energy Services Agreement financing structure within an ESPC finance vehicle. Read here for more.
November 10, 2010
Federal leaders believe in energy efficiency
Two-in-three federal agency decision makers who were surveyed believe current economic conditions might have an impact on their ability to undertake energy efficiency projects. And one-in-three believes a lack of funding is the biggest obstacle to achieving their agency's goals. Listen here for more.
November 9, 2010
Survey: Gov't Agencies Focused on Energy Efficiency
Leaders at many U.S. government agencies are looking to improve their energy efficiency as a way to deal with future energy needs and cut costs, but some are worried about having the budget needed to do the job, according to a new survey. Learn more...
November 9, 2010
Managers Fear Tighter Budgets Will Impede Energy-efficiency Goals
The poor economy and potentially tighter budgets will impede the government's ability to pursue energy efficiency, according to a majority of federal managers responding to a recent poll.
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November 9, 2010
Schneider Electric releases poll of U.S. Federal Government Agency Purchasing Decision makers who say energy efficiency among most effective ways to meet energy needs, reduce cost and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more...
October 4, 2010
How to Save Energy and Money Through Data Center Consolidation
The Obama administration has challenged federal agencies to improve efficiency in their data centers, but in many ways, the deck seems stacked against them. Learn more...
September 3, 2010
OMB GAO to Review Agencies’ Plans to Consolidate Data Centers
Most agencies submitted final plans last month for consolidating the government's massive inventory of data centers. Learn more...
February 2, 2010
Four Steps for Effective Energy Management
Like their federal counterparts, managers of state-, county- and municipally owned buildings are focused on increasing energy efficiency. Catalysts for this heightened focus include a growing cultural awareness of sustainability, rising electricity costs and tighter budgets. Learn more...
