Schools across Pennsylvania have discovered a way to recoup lost funds resulting from state budget cuts this year: cutting back on the energy they consume in the classroom. And they’re doing it with the help of energy-efficient technologies like programmable thermostats and efficient lighting, according to an article by Jessica Tully in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. [...]
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Senators reintroduce “SAVE Act” to encourage homeowner energy efficiency
Sens. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) have reintroduced the bipartisan Sensible Accounting to Value Energy (SAVE) Act, valuable legislation that considers an important reality of being a homeowner: that energy costs are among our highest expenses. “Monthly energy bills constitute a major expense for families and the SAVE Act will help them make [...]
3 opportunities to transform New York’s energy future; shale gas is one of them
Political and business leaders met in Albany, NY on Tuesday to explore ways to “Transform New York’s Energy Future” through innovative energy efficiency technologies and diverse domestic energy resources such as energy recovery, and by leveraging abundant and affordable supplies of natural gas from shale to drive a manufacturing renaissance across the Empire State. New [...]
New interactive case studies showcase the chemistry driving U.S. energy efficiency
All told, the products of chemistry and plastics help Americans save up to $85 billion a year in energy costs. But what’s less “telling,” one might say, is just how these products work — and how hard ACC member companies work every day to make their chemistry work better for you. ACC members are on [...]
Energy recovery fights climate change and supports the economy, CAP report shows
In addition to recycling and composting, there’s another way communities can help fight climate change – by converting more of their waste into energy. The Center for American Progress (CAP) recently published a great story on how recovering energy from waste reduces greenhouse gas emissions and supports local economies. According to CAP, the United States [...]
17 ACC member companies win Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards
American Chemistry Council members reduced energy use by 10.6 trillion BTUs in 2012, enough to power all the homes in a city the size of Bangor, Maine, for one year. They also made significant strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through efficiency improvements at their plants, operating and business units, and companies. In recognition of [...]
New York City reconsiders recycling; kudos to Mayor Bloomberg
An op ed in Tuesday’s New York Times praised Mayor Bloomberg for expanding New York City’s recycling program to include, among other items, rigid plastics, such as toys, yogurt cups and plastic forks and knives. Reversing New York’s decade long drop in recycling rates is a worthy goal that will improve the quality of life [...]
“Designing Spaces” to feature spray polyurethane foam as part of “Think Green” series
Energy efficient, spray polyurethane foam insulation is an increasing popular product with families thanks to its ability to help reduce energy costs for homeowners around the country. Now, curious homeowners have an opportunity to see firsthand what it’s like to have spray foam installed — and the many benefits it can provide. This Friday, April [...]
Shaheen-Portman S.1000 brings energy efficiency back to Congress
ACC joined policymakers and other industry leaders in a press conference on Capitol Hill Thursday morning to support the re-introduction of S.1000, the bipartisan Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, sponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rob Portman (R-OH). The Shaheen-Portman bill is designed to increase the use of energy efficiency technologies across the [...]
Local Tampa area leader praises energy recovery, celebrates 25 year partnership
Recently, the chairman of the Hillsborough County Commission, Ken Hagan, wrote an op-ed for the Tampa Bay Times commemorating the county’s 25-year partnership with Covanta Energy. In the op-ed , Chairman Hagan explained that the facility processes 1,800 tons of solid waste each day. According to Hagan, this is “enough energy to continuously power more [...]
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News Releases
- ACC Lauds Senator Joe Manchin for His Support of American Manufacturing and Job Creation June 17, 2013
- Plastic Film Recycling Group Gaining Momentum With New Members, Initiatives June 17, 2013
- ACC Reaffirms Support for Endocrine Screening Program and Offers Recommendations to Improve Implementation June 14, 2013
- ACC Comments on House Subcommittee Review of TSCA June 13, 2013
- ACC: Flawed Study Fails to Show Causal Link Between BPA and Obesity June 12, 2013
