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Science at the Theater: Just say no to carbon emissions
April 26, 2010 Science at the Theater: Learn about three efforts our grandchildren may thank us for: cheap solar energy, bringing energy efficiency to China, and learning how to store carbon deep underground. Can solar energy be dirt cheap? We’re all potentially billionaires when it comes to solar energy. The trick is learning how to convert sunlight to electricity using cheap and plentiful materials. Ramamoorthy Ramesh, an innovative materials scientist at Berkeley Lab, will discuss how he and other researchers are working to make photovoltaic cells using the most abundant elements in the Earth’s crust — materials that are literally as common as dirt. Energy efficiency in China Nan Zhou is a researcher with Berkeley Labs China Energy Group. She will speak about Chinas energy use and the policies that have been implemented to increase energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emission growth. Her work focuses on building China’s capacity to evaluate, adopt and implement low-carbon development strategies. Zhou has an architecture degree from China, and a Master and Ph.D. in Engineering from Japan. Understanding geologic carbon sequestration Even with continued growth of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, fossil fuels will likely remain cheap and plentiful for decades to come. Geologist Curt Oldenburg, who heads Berkeley Lab’s Geologic Carbon Sequestration Program, will discuss a strategy to reduce carbon emissions from coal and natural gas. It involves pumping …
Solar Panel Systems, Energy Efficiency and Your Home
Reducing your Electric Bill with a Solar Panel System & Renewable Energy
Using a solar panel, wind turbine or other renewable energy system to produce electricity and reduce your electric bill can be a sound long-term investment. Depending on the type of technology, you can expect a full return on your investment within 3 to 18 years. With financial or tax rebates from your utility company or state and national government, the payback period on your investment can be cut in half.
However, the very first step to considering any renewable energy system must be how to make your home or business more energy efficient. Generally, the basic rule is that for every $1 you spend on making your location more energy efficient, you save $3 to $5 on the cost of the solar panel or wind turbine energy system. Let’s go over some basic ways you can make your home more energy efficient.
Making Your Home Energy Efficient
One of the easiest things that you can do to reduce your electrical consumption is change out your regular incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). CFLs use 65 to 75% less energy than a normal light bulb that produces the same amount of light. By replacing a normal 100 watt incandescent light bulb with a 32 watt CFL, you will save $60 to $80 in electricity costs over the lifetime of that bulb (10,000 hours). Now imagine how much you would save if you changed out all of your light bulbs to CFLs!
The technology for these bulbs has quickly evolved and improved in the last few years, while the cost has come down dramatically. You’ll find that there are CFLs that will now fit most light fixtures and lighting needs-there are even dimmable CFLs!. Head out to your local department or hardware store and buy CFLs for as many of your light fixtures as possible. The investment is well worth it.
Another alternative to traditional lights are tubular skylights . Tubular skylights look a little like shiny stove pipes that start with a transparent dome on top of the roof and come down into some room for day lighting. We frequently see customers using tubular skylights to bring daylight into hallways and closets. The light is, of course, entirely natural and in some installations can provide as much illumination as a 100-Watt incandescent light bulb.
Energy Star and EnergyGuide
One of the biggest consumers of electricity in most households is the refrigerator. In most households, refrigeration is the number one electricity consumer after any electricity-based heating or cooling systems. If your refrigerator is over 10 years old, chances are it’s electrically very inefficient. Consider replacing your current refrigerator with one that has a high Energy Star rating. Remember that just because a refrigerator may have earned the Energy Star label doesn’t mean it’s the most efficient model available-it only means that its efficiency exceeds the federally mandated efficiency standard by at least 15%. You can even do much of your investigation online at the Energy Star website. There you can search for the brand, type and size of refrigerator you want and sort by energy efficiency. When you shop in stores, consult the yellow EnergyGuide tags that are attached to all new refrigerators (and many other appliances). EnergyGuide is a different government program from Energy Star that offers information about annual energy consumption and shows you where each model lands in a comparison with similar models. For maximum energy savings, select the model that’s a leader in efficiency in its class.
Ghost Loads
Also known as “phantom loads”, ghost loads are the sneaky devices that constantly consume small amounts of electricity 24 hours a day-even when they’re not actually doing anything useful. While each device by itself may not consume much electricity, the combination of all of them within your household may easily consume the equivalent of two or three 60-Watt incandescent light bulbs left on all day and all night. Over the course of a single year this adds up to over 1 Megawatt-hour-in other words, enough electricity to power an entire energy-efficient house for 2 to 3 months!
What are these mysterious ghost loads? The most common examples are the “power brick” adapters, or power supplies, that charge or operate cell phones, laptop computers, cordless drills, answering machines, radios, inkjet printers, and many other household devices. They’re actually small transformers, turning AC electricity from the wall outlet into DC electricity for use by the device. While any one of these devices may only consume a small amount of power (e.g., 3-20 watts), a dozen or so of them, running simultaneously and continuously, consume a significant amount of electricity. What’s worse is that even when you’re not charging your cell phone or the battery for your cordless drill, that AC adapter may continue to consume power just because it’s plugged into the wall. Other well-disguised ghost loads are those devices which have the “instant on” feature, such as most modern television sets, VCRs, DVD players, many radios and even many computers. While all of these devices are supposedly turned off, they are actually consuming anywhere from 3 to 20 watts continuously-just to stay ready for you to use them.
How can you decrease the consumption of energy by these parasitic loads? One of the simplest solutions is to simply plug these devices into a power strip which has an off/on switch. When you are done using the devices and shut them off normally, then just hit the off switch on the power strip. Many people make it part of their nightly routine to shut off these power strips just before they go to bed. For AC power adapters that you use at night, like for charging a cell phone, put those on a separate power strip that you turn off during the day when you take your phone with you. Simple solutions like these could reduce your ghost electric loads by as much as 80%. In real-dollars terms, this means saving upwards of $120 per year in electricity costs, depending on your local electric utility rates and how dedicated you are to reducing your ghost loads.
A Special Note for People Who are Planning to Live Off-grid
If you’re planning to use an off-grid solar panel, wind turbine or hydro electric system and plan to have a 12 or 24 volt battery bank, you will often be able to find devices and appliances that work directly with these DC voltages. The benefit to using the devices is that they will not need an AC power adapter which needlessly consumes electricity whether or not the device in use. After all, what an AC adapter plug does is convert normal AC household electricity to DC type of electricity to power the device, and it rarely does that conversion efficiently.
Energy Efficient Cooling
During the summer (and in warmer climates) air conditioning is frequently the largest consumer of electricity. An inexpensive way to reduce the demand on your air conditioner is to keep your attic cooler with a solar attic fan. Powered by a built-in solar panel, solar attic fans turn on when your attic warms up during the day. By venting the hot air out of your attic all day long, the floors below stay cooler and as a result your air conditioner runs significantly less.
Solar attic fans can be installed by good do-it-yourselfers or carpenters. They require no wiring. A hole needs to be cut in the roof, the attic fan is slipped in and the edges are sealed up well with roof caulking. The solar panel built into the fan unit is designed to last at least 25 years. A solar attic fan is another wise investment that pays for itself very quickly.
For people who live in zones that are relatively dry but hot, evaporative coolers (also known as swamp coolers) are a cost effective and energy efficient alternative to traditional air conditioners. Evaporative coolers use about 25% the energy an air conditioner would need. Unfortunately, most people live in climates that when it’s hot it is also relatively humid. In these conditions evaporative coolers won’t work effectively.
Another simple and green method for reducing your home’s air conditioning costs is to plant deciduous trees whose leaves will shade your home in the summer time and shed its leaves for more sunlight in the winter time. By shading your home it heats up less, and therefore requires less cooling by an air conditioner. Planting a tree in this scenario has double the environmental impact, you’re reducing greenhouse gases by both using less electricity and because the tree itself absorbs carbon dioxide.
Energy Efficiency and Household Appliances
Many other appliances throughout your household will have a newer and significantly more energy efficient version available. Here is a short list of other appliances you should consider replacing with higher efficiency versions: water heating tanks, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, telephones, VCRs and DVDs, ceiling fans, fax machines, computers and copiers. To see which brands and models have Energy Star certification and to figure which ones of those are the most efficient, visit Energy Star’s website: www.EnergyStar.gov. To find out how much power your appliances are really consuming, invest in an inexpensive power meter like the Kill-A-Watt meter.
For many households the biggest bill is the heating bill. Probably the quickest, least expensive and easiest way to reduce your heating bill is to buy a programmable thermostat. You can set these thermostats to turn off the heat automatically when you’re not home and turn it on just before you arrive. You will easily recoup your small investment in the new thermostat within one winter by running your heating system less. See your local hardware store or HVAC company for pricing and availability of different models.
Another basic step to reducing your home heating bill is sealing air leaks and adding insulation. According to Energy Star sealing air leaks and adding insulation can reduce your heating bill by as much as 10%. For homes with attics, one of the easiest and most effective places to put down insulation is in the attic. Visit your local home improvement store to find out how much insulation in different areas of the home is recommended for your region.
In the last few years, the use of solar air heating systems has become more popular. Mounted on an exterior, southern-facing wall or on the roof, solar air heating collectors can reduce a home’s or business’ annual heating costs by as much as 30%. Costing far less than a new conventional heating system, solar air heating systems usually pay for themselves in 3-6 years. They’ll typically last for 18 to 35 years and require minimal maintenance. Working in conjunction with your existing heating system, the solar air heating system simply reduces your heating demand whenever you have even partial sunlight.
There are two basic flavors of solar air heating systems. There are ones that heat up fresh outdoor air and blow it into your home or business. The there are ones that take the air from inside your building boosts up the temperature by another 50 to 90 degrees fahrenheit and blows it back in (known as recirculating air solar heating systems). Newer homes and buildings which tend to be tightly sealed and have stale winter air will benefit doubly from the fresh air solar heaters. Older homes tend to be inherently draftier and experience full air exchanges with the outdoors a few times a day. These homes will benefit more from the solar air heating systems that recirculate the indoor air and boost it up in temperature. Typically, one 4×8 foot solar air collector is recommended per 750 to 1000 square feet of home space.
Water Heating Efficiency
More efficient models of domestic hot water heaters have also become available in the last several years. If you have an old hot water heater, chances are that it was not designed with efficiency in mind. Again, check out Energy Star’s website to find out which boilers are the most efficient.
Another good alternative to the traditional hot water heating tanks are instantaneous hot water heaters. These systems heat the water only when its being used. Normal water heating systems used in much of North America maintain a large tank of hot water to be used only a few times a day. To keep the water hot and ready at a moment’s notice these traditional hot water heating tanks consume energy throughout the entire day, whether you need it or not. Instantaneous water heaters only consume energy the moment you need the hot water, saving the typical household 30 to 50% of the cost of hot water heating. You can find instantaneous water heaters that use natural gas, propane and electricity from a variety of manufacturers.
Solar Water Heating Provides You the Best Return on Your Investment
The energy (natural gas, propane, electricity, etc) needed for hot water heating can be reduced by 60 to 90% by using a solar water heating system to pre-heat water before it enters your existing traditional water heater. Remarkably effective and efficient, even in northern climates, solar water heating technologies have matured significantly in the past 30 years. Designed to easily last 30 years or more with minimum maintenance, typically solar water heating system will pay for itself in its first 3-7 years of use. Solar water heating systems heat your home’s water with collectors that are usually placed on the roof of the home. The hot water produced is stored in an insulated tank until your home is ready to use it. Your traditional hot water will only kick on to heat up the water when the water temperature is not quite high enough. Solar water heating systems can be installed by advanced do-it-yourselfers, but it is recommended that a licensed plumber or installer review or do the more complicawind powerng.
Energy Efficiency – Your First Step Towards Clean Energy and Energy Independence
The first step before purchasing a solar electric or wind power system to meet your electricity needs is to intelligently reduce those needs. Most homes can inexpensively reduce their electricity demands by 20 to 30% without ever having to make any adjustments in the lifestyles of the occupants. We provided you with many energy saving tips in this article, such as:
Replacing incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent ones. Upgrading your older appliances with EnergyStar star ones that have a very low annual energy consumption rating. Minimize the many hidden phantom (ghost) loads in your house. Insulate your home well for colder seasons. Creatively use vegetation to keep your home cool in the summer and maximize sunshine entering the house in the winter. Use solar heating technologies (not to be confused with solar electric technologies) to cost effectively reduce how much your traditional air or water heating systems have to work.
There are literally hundreds of other little tricks and smart tweaks you can make to your home that will further reduce your electrical demands. Consider picking up a copy of the book ‘10-Minute Energy-Saving Secrets – 250 Easy Ways to Save Big Bucks Year Round’ by Jerri Farris to learn of many of the other quick and easy ways to reduce your home’s consumption of energy.
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North America Energy Efficiency Policy Handbook, 2010: Policy Measures Driving Energy Efficient Practices
Summary
The leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research study “North America Energy Efficiency Policy Handbook, 2010: Policy Measures Driving Energy Efficient Practices”, which has been produced by the company’s Energy Research Group. It provides in-depth analysis of the energy efficiency policies by sector, the financial instruments to encourage energy efficiency and the market-based instruments driving energy efficiency initiatives. The report provides trends and information on the energy efficiency policy frameworks in the US and Canada. The research discusses some of the driving forces for energy efficiency policy implementation.
The study provides a detailed analysis of energy consumption in the residential, tertiary, industrial and transportation sectors, and of the implementation of energy efficiency measures within them. The report includes information on the energy efficiency initiatives and legislative frameworks which are driving the energy efficient appliance market in North America. The report discusses various financial instruments such as tax reforms, grants, subsidies and preferential loans for the development of energy efficient technologies and the use of energy efficient appliances and solutions in detail. The report encompasses those product categories that will be affected by energy efficiency policies. The report details the role of the public sector in energy efficiency measures. The report also analyzes the impact of market instruments on energy efficiency policies. The report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData’s team of industry experts.
Scope
The report provides a detailed analysis of North American energy efficiency policy initiatives. Its scope is as follows.
– This report helps to assess the impact of the energy efficiency policies in the US and Canada.
– Insights into the possible energy policy revisions and outcomes in order to assess the market potential.
– This report helps building equipment, HVAC, lighting, automotive equipment and boiler suppliers to identify potential markets and to navigate the policy landscape in the US and Canada.
– The report discusses the energy efficiency measures taken by the industrial, residential, tertiary and transportation sectors in the US and Canada in detail.
– Key data and information about North American energy efficiency policies and the drivers for energy efficiency projects.
– Analysis of various energy efficiency techniques.
– Assessment of the key regulations and policies and their impact on the growth of the energy efficient appliance market.
– The report analyzes financial instruments such as tax reforms, subsidies, loans and other types of incentives.
– The report also assesses the role of the public sector in the deployment of energy efficiency measures.
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Aarkstore Enterprise–Energy-Efficient Home Renovations Market, Part 3: HVAC & Roofing
Energy-Efficient Home Renovations Market, Part 3: HVAC & Roofing
Table of Contents :
Chapter 1: Executive Summary
Scope of This Report
Methodology
The Market
The U.S. Energy-Efficient Home Renovations Market
Figure 1-1: Energy-Efficient Residential Renovations Market, 2003-2008 (in billion $)
Energy-Efficient Product Segments for the Renovations Market
Forecast
Figure 1-2: Residential Energy-Efficient Renovations Market Forecast, 2009-2013 (in billion $)
Figure 1-3: Residential Energy-Efficient HVAC & Roofing Renovations Market Forecast, 2009-2013 (in billion $)
Measuring Energy Efficiency
Prescriptive Energy Efficiency Programs
Table 1-1: Summary of Energy-Efficient HVAC Programs, 2009
Home Energy Efficiency Auditing for Renovations
Home Performance Programs
Financial Programs
State Energy Efficiency Renovation Incentives
Government Assistance Programs
Financial Benefits of Energy-Efficient Home Renovations
Trends
Figure 1-5: NAHB Remodeling Market Index & JCHS Leading Indicator for Remodeling Activity, 2002-2009
Consumers Want More Green!
HVAC Remodeling Trends
Residential Reroofing Trends
DIY and Pro
Remodeling Industry Suffers from Unprofessional Image
The Future for Energy Efficiency Remodelers
DIY Versus Pro by Product Segment
Demographics
HVAC Renovation Demographics
Energy-Efficient Roofing Demographics
Residential HVAC Manufacturers
Residential Roofing Product Manufacturers
Retailers & Distributors
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Chapter 2: The Market
Scope of This Report
Methodology
A Note on the American Housing Survey
Defining Energy-Efficient
Energy-Efficient Heating & Cooling
Energy-Efficient Roofing
The Residential Construction Industry
The U.S. Housing Construction Market
Figure 2-1: Residential Construction Value Put in Place, 2002-2008 (in billion $)
The U.S. Home Renovations Market
Figure 2-2: Residential Renovations Market, 2001-2008 (in billion $)
The U.S. Energy-Efficient Home Renovations Market
Figure 2-3: Energy-Efficient Residential Renovations Market, 2003-2008 (in billion $)
Figure 2-4: Residential Energy-Efficient Market Breakdown, 2003-20008 (in billion $)
The U.S. Residential HVAC Market
Table 2-1: U.S. HVAC Market, 2004-2008 (in million $)
The Energy-Efficient Residential HVAC Renovations Market
Figure 2-5: Residential Energy-Efficient HVAC Renovations Market, 2003-2008 (in billion $)
The U.S. Roofing Market
Table 2-2: U.S. Roofing Market, 2004-2008 (in million $)
The Energy-Efficient Residential Roofing Renovations Market
Figure 2-6: Energy-Efficient Residential Roofing Renovations Market, 2003-2008 (in million $)
Imports & Exports of HVAC Equipment
Table 2-3: U.S. Imports & Exports of Heating & Cooling Equipment, 2002-2008 (in million $)
Imports & Exports of Roofing Products
Table 2-4: U.S. Imports & Exports of Roofing Products, 2002-2008 (in million $)
Forecast
Figure 2-7: Residential Energy-Efficient Renovations Market Forecast, 2009-2013 (in billion $)
Energy-Efficient Home Renovations Product Segment Forecasts
Figure 2-8: Residential Energy-Efficient HVAC & Roofing Renovations Market Forecast, 2009-2013 (in billion $)
Chapter 3: Measuring Energy Efficiency
Independent Product Testing Organizations
Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute/American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers
Cool Roof Rating Council
Prescriptive Energy Efficiency Programs
ENERGY STAR
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Earth 2030: Spanish version
Spanish version of Earth 2030. Created by XPLANE for BASF, The Chemical Company, about the importance of energy efficiency.
Aarkstore Enterprise–Energy-Efficient Home Renovations Market, Part 2: Appliances & Lighting
Energy-Efficient Home Renovations Market, Part 2: Appliances & Lighting
Table of Contents :
Chapter 1: Executive Summary
Scope of This Report
Methodology
The Market
The U.S. Energy-Efficient Home Renovations Market
Figure 1-1: Energy-Efficient Residential Renovations Market, 2003-2008 (in billion $)
Energy-Efficient Product Segments for the Renovations Market
Forecast
Figure 1-2: Residential Energy-Efficient Renovations Market Forecast, 2009-2013 (in billion $)
Figure 1-3: Residential Energy-Efficient Appliance and Lighting Renovations Market Forecast, 2009-2013 (in billion $)
Measuring Energy Efficiency
Prescriptive Energy Efficiency Programs
Table 1-1: Summary of Energy-Efficient Appliance and Lighting Programs, 2009
Home Energy Efficiency Auditing for Renovations
Home Performance Programs
Financial Programs
State Energy Efficiency Renovation Incentives
Figure 1-4: Utility Funding for Energy Efficiency Programs, 2008
Government Assistance Programs
Financial Benefits of Energy-Efficient Home Renovations
Trends
Figure 1-5 :NAHB Remodeling Market Index & JCHS Leading Indicator for Remodeling Activity, 2002-2009
Consumers Want More Green!
Appliance Remodeling Trends
Residential Lighting Trends
DIY and Pro
Remodeling Industry Suffers from Unprofessional Image
The Future for Energy Efficiency Remodelers
DIY Versus Pro by Product Segment
Demographics
Appliance Renovation Demographics
Energy-Efficient Lighting Demographics
Manufacturers & Retailers
Appliance Manufacturers
Residential Lighting and Lighting Fixture Manufacturers
Retailers
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Chapter 2: The Market
Scope of This Report
Methodology
A Note on the American Housing Survey
Defining Energy-Efficient
Energy-Efficient Appliances
Energy-Efficient Lighting
The Residential Construction Industry
The U.S. Housing Construction Market
Figure 2-1: Residential Construction Value Put in Place, 2002-2008 (in billion $)
The U.S. Home Renovations Market
Figure 2-2: Residential Renovations Market, 2001-2008 (in billion $)
The U.S. Energy-Efficient Home Renovations Market
Figure 2-3: Energy-Efficient Residential Renovations Market, 2003-2008 (in billion $)
The U.S. Appliance Market
Table 2-1: U.S. Residential Appliance Market, 2002-2008 (in thousand units)
The Energy-Efficient Appliance Market for Existing Homes
Figure 2-4: Energy-Efficient Residential Appliance Renovations Market, 2003-2008 (in billion $)
Figure 2-5: Breakdown of Energy-Efficient Appliance Market for Existing Homes, 2008
The U.S. Residential Lighting Market
Table 2-2: U.S. Residential Light Fixture and Compact Fluorescent Bulb Market, 2002-2008 (in million $)
The Energy-Efficient Residential Lighting Renovations Market
Figure 2-6: Energy-Efficient Residential Lighting Renovations Market, 2003-2008 (in million $)
Imports & Exports of Appliances
Table 2-3: U.S. Imports & Exports of Appliances, 2002-2008 (in million $)
Imports & Exports of Residential Lighting Products
Table 2-4: U.S. Imports & Exports of Residential Light Fixtures and Compact
Fluorescent Bulbs, 2002-2008 (in million $)
Forecast
Figure 2-7: Residential Energy-Efficient Renovations Market Forecast, 2009-2013 (in billion $)
Energy-Efficient Home Renovations Product Segment Forecasts
Figure 2-8: Residential Energy-Efficient Appliance and Lighting Renovations Market Forecast, 2009-2013 (in billion $)
Chapter 3: Measuring Energy Efficiency
Independent Product Testing Organizations
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Creating a Whole New Way to Think About Energy
Members of NSTAR’s Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency team discuss the programs and opportunities available for NSTAR business customers – using past success stories as examples.
US Department of Energy’s Builders Challenge
Spearheaded by the US Department of Energy (DOE), the Builders Challenge is a voluntary effort to provide compelling answers about home performance. Through the Builders Challenge, participating homebuilders will have an easy way to differentiate their best energy-performing homes from other products in the marketplace, and to make the benefits clear to buyers. DOE’s ultimate vision is that, by 2030, a consumer will have the opportunity to buy a cost-neutral, net-zero energy home (NZEH) anywhere in the United States — a grid-connected home that, over the course of a year, produces as much energy as it uses. The Builders Challenge establishes a framework for continuous improvement that will help propel the market toward zero-energy performance. The Builders Challenge is based on lessons learned from the Building America Research Program — a private/public partnership that develops energy solutions for new and existing homes. To participate in the Builders Challenge, builders must commit to building homes that meet a 70 on the EnergySmart Home Scale (E-Scale) and a set of quality criteria that ensure occupant safety, health, and comfort, and building durability. For more information on the Builders Challenge, visit www.buildingamerica.gov/challenge.
What Every President Should Know About Energy Part 2
In the first part of this presentation, an energy expert talks about the current energy use of appliances – anything that plugs in to a home or office. This talk expands the traditional definition of the appliance as well as outlines the efficiencies that are now achievable and future goals for even greater energy savings. In the second segment, Art Rosenfeld, the “Father of Energy Efficiency” examines the existence of heat islands in cities and how something as simple as cool roof programs may ameliorate a huge part of this problem. Series: The UC Davis Energy Efficiency Center’s Rosenfeld Series [7/2010] [Public Affairs] [Science] [Business] [Show ID: 18748]