The thought of handing out complimentary iPads with the purchase of a new home may sound like a ploy to lure waffling prospects, but for a group of four energy efficiency driven duplexes in Frederick, MD, the incentive comes with a very practical purpose. Homebuyers are given iPads to monitor energy efficiency, the USA Today [...]
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Why support abundant natural gas from shale? Rockefeller, Yergin and Dooley weigh in
Why should President Obama make good on his promise to support natural gas development from shale? Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WVa), economist Daniel Yergin and ACC President and CEO Cal Dooley have all weighed in. Sen. Rockefeller last month wrote a letter urging President Obama to create or support job training programs in areas with plentiful [...]
Why ‘From Chemistry to Energy’ calls for robust and responsible production of domestic shale gas
ACC successfully kicked off its From Chemistry to Energy campaign on Capitol Hill yesterday, calling on lawmakers to develop a comprehensive energy strategy pillared by the robust and responsible production of domestic shale gas, improved residential, commercial and industrial energy efficiency, and expanded adoption of energy recovery programs. Here are some of the ways in [...]
CPI offers training, resources at SprayFoam Convention in Dallas
The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council is having a great time in Dallas this week at the SprayFoam Convention & Expo 2012, hosted by the Spray Polyurethane Foam Association (SPFA). CPI is on hand as part of its goal to promote spray polyurethane stewardship and provide information on health [...]
U.S. military could seed 100,000 acres of California desert with advanced solar technology
Over 100,000 acres across nine military installations in California could harness the sun’s energy and generate up to 7,000 megawatts of solar energy, or 30 times the electricity actually consumed by the Mojave and Colorado desert bases, according to a study released by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Installations and Environment. It [...]
Honeywell innovations to save the U.S. government enough energy to power 260 homes annually
Representatives from the U.S. Department Energy and Honeywell International inked a deal last week that should help the U.S. Department of State save more than 25 billion Btu per year, or enough energy to power 260 homes annually, and products of chemistry are needed to help them pull it off. The signed energy savings performance [...]
Shale gas keeps Pennsylvania hoteliers occupied despite sluggish economy
If you drill it, will they come? According to a recent analysis of hotel occupancy rates in northeast Pennsylvania, yes – they will. From 2007 to 2011, revenue per available room (RevPAR) for hotels located in the Pennsylvania counties of Bradford, Lycoming, Susquehanna and Tioga grew at an annual rate of 14.8 percent, Hospitality research [...]
ACEEE on energy efficiency: A little goes a long way, but a lot more can be done
Imagine being able to cut U.S. energy consumption by 60 per cent, create 2 million jobs and help save consumers about $2,600 per household – all in less than two generations’ time. When it comes to conserving energy, decisions we make today really do matter in the long run. Clearly, many Americans get it, having [...]
Plastics at work behind the wheel: Pics and notes from the Detroit Auto Show
This week our Plastics Make It Possible® Team traveled to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2012 in Detroit to see how plastics are being used in incredibly innovative ways to help make cars safer and more fuel efficient. The team was also amazed to see how plastics are helping to enable beautiful, sleek [...]
BASF arrives in Motor City to showcase energy-efficient products made possible by chemistry
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about an auto show? Carousels of cutting-edge concept cars? Sweeping suicide doors? Custom wheels and rims? Whichever images comes to mind, the latest innovations in energy efficiency – plastic wheels, lightweight thermoplastics and polyurethanes – are likely not among them. Yet, energy efficiency – [...]
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- SOTU: Energy and manufacturing a blueprint for a stronger union
- Blowin’ in the wind: Stronger, longer and lighter turbine blades made possible by chemistry
- ACC launches “From Chemistry to Energy” video contest with $20,000 in cash prizes; Submit your video by January 23, 2012!
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Zero-energy homes rely on chemistry products to maximize efficiency
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Fifth-grader discovers new energy-storing molecule, publishes in scientific journal
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Why support abundant natural gas from shale? Rockefeller, Yergin and Dooley weigh in
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News Releases
- FDA Moves Forward on ACC Request to Revise Certain Regulations on Bisphenol A (BPA) in Baby Bottles and Sippy Cups February 17, 2012
- ACC: Administration's Budget Proposal Could Weaken Competitiveness, Job Creation in U.S. Manufacturing February 13, 2012
- ACC and SOCMA Announce Agenda for 2012 Global Chemical Regulations Conference February 13, 2012
- Plastics Producers Ready to Help Automakers Meet Mileage and Emission Goals, Urge Agencies to Expand Credit February 13, 2012
- American Chemistry Council Expands Membership; Announces Officers February 13, 2012
