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 — not water or time — is most important to them when it comes to home appliance efficiency. In fact, nearly three quarters (72 percent) of respondents actively look for the ENERGY STAR(R) label when making purchasing decisions… http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/02-23-2009/0004976597&EDATE= Water...

A roundup of energy efficiency news, features and happenings from the U.S. One State Offers Home Loans for Energy Efficiency A new program provides financial help for people buying homes that are energy efficient only you have to live in Maine to get that help for now. It’s called energy star mortgages and provides home loans to people with low to moderate incomes on houses that save energy. Those savings have to be at least 20 percent and people can also get loans to weatherize their homes. The loans are also offered at low interest rates of just 4 percent....

A roundup of energy efficiency news, features and happenings from around the world. CHINA The U.S. and China Working Toward Clean Energy In the 20 years, the 2 decades from 1980 to the year 2000, the energy efficiency here in China actually doubled. And, according to the current policies and… http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/02/119435.htm China Offers Tips on Using Energy More Efficiently While some may look at the explosive growth of energy use in China and fear its eventual impact on the global climate, energy efficiency advocates and entrepreneurs...

This edition’s articles focus on energy monitors and energy efficient parking lot lighting systems. Consumer Reports test energy monitors These days, people are trying to save money anywhere they can, and cutting your electric bill could save you a lot. Energy monitors can help determine how much electricity your devices and appliances are using, and that might help you use them less… http://www.wral.com/5onyourside/story/4594951/ Orion’s Energy Efficient Parking Lot Lighting Orion Energy Systems, Inc have developed an energy efficient lighting...

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. Dubai Developing World’s First Rotating, Energy-Efficient Building Dubai has plans to build the world’s first rotating building with independently moving floors. What’s more, plans call for it to be completely energy independent… http://cleantechnica.com/2009/02/13/dubai-developing-worlds-first-energy-efficient-rotating-building/ Where energy efficiency increases energy consumption: a caution A new...

A roundup of energy efficiency news, features and happenings from the U.S. Centex Raises Energy-Efficiency Standards in Houston Area Centex Energy Advantage standards up to 40% more efficient than typical 10-year-old home… http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2171603/ Ohio Democrats outline priorities for job creation Democrats who control the Ohio House said Monday they want to create jobs by requiring that public buildings meet energy-efficiency standards… http://www.ohio.com/news/39353122.html Pepco to implement energy efficiency...

A roundup of energy efficiency news, features and happenings from around the world. UNITED KINGDOM Scots capital to charge drivers of gas guzzlers higher parking fees Drivers of the most polluting vehicles in Scotland’s capital are to be hit with higher parking charges, it was announced yesterday… http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1071951?UserKey= Million pound prize for energy efficient Scottish homes An interesting initiative by the Scottish government sees an annual prize of £1million offered to the winner of the best scheme for improving...

This edition’s articles focus on high performance windows, tubular daylight devices for schools and a product for kids that I love - the POWERHOG piggybank. High Performance Windows A good article from New Home Portfolio on ENERGY STAR high performance windows. Read more at this link… http://www.newhomeportfolio.com/blog/?p=24 Solatube Tubular Daylighting Device from Solatube Home Comfort Products Release on the Solatube Tubular Daylighting Device (TDD) use in the he Commonwealth Government’s National Solar Schools Program (NSSP)… http://www.infolink.com.au/c/Solatube-Home-Comfort-Products/Solatube-Tubular-Daylighting-Device-from-Solatube-Home-Comfort-Products-n821880 POWER...