http://www.greensetters.com/blog Notable energy efficiency news, initiatives and happenings. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:53:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here are my latest picks of the most notable and noteworthy energy efficiency related news, features and happening in the U.S. and around the world. Can a 'smart grid' turn us on to energy efficiency? According to research sponsored by the U.S. Government, improving the efficiency of the national electricity grid by ... http://www.greensetters.com/blog/?p=419 A roundup of energy efficiency news, features and happenings from the U.S.  Ameren Illinois Utilities Announce Successful Electric Energy Efficiency Pilot Program at Kroger The first of its type project involved replacing fluorescent lighting with high-efficiency LED lighting in frozen food reach-in cases and refrigerated dairy and beverage cases. It is anticipated ... http://www.greensetters.com/blog/?p=417 A roundup of energy efficiency news, features and happenings from around the world. A global green building standard? Well not quite. Green Building Councils from the UK, USA, Australia, and the BRE in the United Kingdom (BRE is the owner of BREEAM) have signed an agreement to prepare a common methodology for ... http://www.greensetters.com/blog/?p=415 This edition’s articles focus on solar powered batteries, green gadgets and innovative electricity monitors and AC systems. Solar powered AA Battery Charger Rechargable batteries are a great invention, but if you dont have an outlet nearby to charge them, they are usless. So I designed a solar powered battery charger, which allows you ... http://www.greensetters.com/blog/?p=413 Here are my latest picks of the most notable and noteworthy energy efficiency related news, features and happening in the U.S. and around the world. Whirlpool Corporation Survey Shows Consumers Clamor for Energy Efficiency A recent survey by Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) revealed that 84 percent of consumers said that energy -- ... http://www.greensetters.com/blog/?p=409