May 14th, 2009
With the Obama administration focusing on addressing some of the low-hanging fruit like conservation and energy efficiency to tackle our energy and climate challenges, energy efficiency has become a key issue in policy discussions in the United States. E&ETV traveled to Paris for the annual Energy Efficiency Global Forum and Exposition, hosted by the Alliance to Save Energy, for a series of interviews and panel discussions about the challenges to and potential of energy efficiency.
Today’s segment features remarks by Kateri Callahan, president of the Alliance to Save Energy; Jean-Pascal Tricoire, president and CEO of Schneider Electric; Claude Turmes, member of the European Parliament; and Lisa Raitt, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and the member of Parliament for Halton, Ontario. The panelists discuss the energy efficiency policy strategies of the European Union, the United States and Canada.
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May 14th, 2009
Whether you joined us in Paris or were kept abreast remotely via our daily newsletter, you would know that EE Global 2009 was a must-attend event for the energy efficiency community.
As the event organizer and host, the Alliance would like to thank the 600 exhibitors, speakers, media and attendees from over 30 countries who joined us in Paris for three days of historic dialogue.
We are also grateful to our sponsors, supporters, speakers, Alliance board members, Associates and staff who contributed to this event: much of EE Global’s success was due to their active support and participation.
Please email April Ferrari at aferrari@ase.org if you have any questions about EE Global. In the meantime, set your sites on EE Global 2010, taking place in Washington, DC!
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May 6th, 2009
World Business Council for Sustainable Development President Bjorn Stigson discusses prospects for U.S. climate legislation. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 6th, 2009
California Public Utilities Commissioner Dian Grueneich discusses prospects for national energy efficiency standard. Read the rest of this entry »
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April 29th, 2009
At today’s Plenary Luncheon sponsored by Schneider Electric, EE Global delegates and sponsors took a moment to honor two individuals and one organization for their tireless work to advance energy efficiency in all corners of the world. Read the rest of this entry »
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April 29th, 2009
If there was one message shared by all six speakers at EE Global’s Closing Plenary Session, it was that the need as well as the opportunity to scale up energy efficiency has never been greater. International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director and EE Global International Steering Committee Chair Nobu Tanaka reminded all delegates, “Energy policy is the same as climate change policy”; it is essential that the two are bundled in order to revive flagging efficiency levels, which have dropped from 2 percent down to 0.08 percent in recent years, according to the IEA. Tanaka San stressed that efforts from both OECD and non-OECD countries are needed to combat code-red carbon emissions levels. Read the rest of this entry »
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April 29th, 2009
4A – Are Carbon-Neutral Buildings a Goal for Today or the Future?
“Buildings usually don’t achieve their designated potential, and we have to change our practices to ensure continued monitoring and adjustment as needed.” – Robin Snyder, Program Manager, Building Codes Assistance Project at the Alliance to Save Energy Read the rest of this entry »
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April 28th, 2009
1A – Buildings: Best Energy Efficiency Building Practices from Around the World
“Building labeling for ALL buildings creates healthy competition for the building industry”. speaker Alexandre Fernandes, Director General, Portuguese Energy Agency (ADENE); wrap-up session 6A
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Siemens: Innovative Technology
Schneider Electric and the Energy Efficiency Challenge