Archive for April 10th, 2012
Green Gamification: Could the Green Button Be the Killer App for Consumer Energy?
April 10th, 2012 | 
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In two recent news releases, the U.S. White House announced that 15 major electrical utilities will be supporting the federal government’s “Green Button” initiative. The 15 utilities together will make energy usage data available by download for an estimated 27 million U.S. households. Read the rest of this entry »
U.S. Department of Energy Hosts Energy-Savings Contest
Last Thursday marked the beginning of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Apps for Energy contest, which challenges software developers to create mobile applications that can help consumers and businesses use less energy. Competitors are encouraged to use public energy consumption and utilities information to guide app-users to make energy smart decisions — and receive a pay day in the process. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: clean energy, energy efficiency, energy savings, sustainable energy, U.S. DOE | 
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