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THE EFFICIENCY GAP: Some States Lead, Others Lag in Energy Efficiency Funding ACEEE Study Ranks the States; North Carolina One of the Worst in the Nation Washington, D.C. - While nationwide spending on ratepayer-funded electric energy efficiency programs showed modest growth from 2000 to 2003, spending levels continue to vary widely among the states, according to a new study by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Total spending on these programs was about $1.35 billion in 2003, up from about $1.1 billion in 2000 and about $900 million in 1998. The study ranked North Carolina as one of the 10 worst states in energy efficiency funding. More. *** n LARGE ENTITIES PRAISED: Corporations Are Voluntarily Purchasing More Renewable Energy, Says DOE Report; Up 1,000 Percent in Five Years Big Business, Big Institutions, Big Government -- Not Small Residences -- Are Driving the Growth AUSTIN, TX - Renewable energy capacity in the United States supported by voluntary demand rather than regulatory requirements now tops 2200 megawatts (MW) – up more than 1,000 percent in just 5 years, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released October 24, 2005, at the Tenth National Green Power Marketing Conference in Austin, Texas.The report also notes that purchases by large businesses, institutions and governmental entities are driving the growth of the U.S. voluntary green power market. More. *** OPINION n PETITION DRIVE: NC Sustainable Energy Association Wants Your Support and Signature The Association has a downloadable petition form to garner support to allow wind power turbines on ridge lines. More. *** REVIEW n NEED: 25 Years of Teaching Kids About Energy *** INTERVIEW n FABPREFAB: Modernist Prefab Dwellings _________________________________________
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