As part of its “Watt
Watchers: Use Energy Wisely” program, Pennsylvania’s Allegheny
Power reminds its customers that now is an excellent time to take easy,
inexpensive steps to reduce household energy consumption and lower energy bills
this winter.
Key manufacturers of outdoor wood-fired heaters pledged
to make units that will emit 90 percent less air pollution, under the second phase of
a voluntary partnership with the EPA.
Home-improvement radio host Tom Kraeutler told
Plumbing Manufacturers Institute members at their fall meeting that “Consumers
are not comfortable with low-flow anything; You have to work on perception.”
The Environmental Protection Agency’s first WaterSense Partners of the Year were recently recognized for encouraging Americans to tap into their water resources wisely over the last year.
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating
and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) commends Congress on including in the
package provisions for the extension of expired and expiring tax incentives for
renewable energy, energy-efficient building upgrades, and appliance and
equipment purchases.
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