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Tesla Already Boasts Numerous Triumphs in May

Electric vehicle (EV) company Tesla is having a really, really solid month so far, and we’re not even half way into it. With the EV industry reeling from grim news regarding Coda’s bankruptcy announcement and Fisker Automotive’s apparent demise, Tesla Motors is basking in a trifecta of great news stories that emerged from their camp. [...]

May 10, 2013No CommentRead More

Free BidURenergy Energy Education Workshops for Businesses, Potential Channel Partners

May 9, 2013 No Comment

Do you have questions about BidURenergy or the comprehensive energy services it provides? Wonder how energy procurement works? Curious about how we can make a difference for your company, either as a customer or as an affiliated consultant? Or maybe you’re one of our customers and you’d like a refresher on the ins-and-outs of the [...]

MLP Parity Act Would Drastically Benefit Renewables Industry

May 6, 2013 No Comment

In what is the second bill introduced recently to reinforce the idea of energy efficiency in the last month, a major financial breakthrough could clear a path towards substantial renewable energy growth in the US. The Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act, or MLP Parity Act for short, is a simple, 600 word bill that sets [...]

Revamped Shaheen-Portman Bill Great Step for Industrial Energy Efficiency

May 1, 2013 5 Comments

Despite all the bickering across party lines on a daily basis on Capitol Hill, and the near-guarantee that Democrats and Republicans will be unable to agree on energy reform anytime soon in Congress, there appears to be at least a flicker of light at the end of the tunnel, so to speak. Regardless of political [...]

Earth Day Is Upon Us!

April 22, 2013 No Comment

Today marks the 44th annual celebration of Earth Day, where over one billion people across 192 countries take part in environmental activities to improve local communities and raise awareness of numerous Earth-friendly practices. The concept of Earth Day began at a 1969 UNESCO Conference in San Francisco and was led by Denis Hayes, who was [...]

$2.2 Billion Electric Pipeline Gets New York State Approval

April 19, 2013 No Comment

A pipeline connecting Canadian resources to the American shoreline is only a step or two away from fruition, with federal permits and local opposition representing the largest stumbling blocks. Sound familiar? It’s not exactly what you think. Most would believe this is a reference to Keystone XL, which inches closer and closer to a final [...]

State, Local Organizations Lend a Helping Hand Through Energy Efficiency Program

April 9, 2013 No Comment

As Western New York residents are well-aware, the ongoing battle to keep the temperature comfortable year-round inside a home can be the ultimate hassle, especially when the weather changes so frequently. Cold drafts entering the home in the wintertime, and allowing cold air to leak out in the summer can result in considerable amounts of [...]

Will the ExxonMobil Oil Spill in Arkansas Impact Keystone XL Progress?

April 3, 2013 No Comment

Last week thousands of barrels of Canadian Wabasca Heavy crude oil spilled from Exxon’s Pegasus pipeline, which carries about 65,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil from Illinois to Texas. The spill poured the oil in a subdivision near Mayflower, Arkansas, causing 22 homes to be evacuated and an intense cleanup effort to be implemented. [...]

New EPA Rules Could Ultimately Affect Auto Consumers

April 2, 2013 No Comment

Last Friday, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a new ruling that will put a limit to the amount of air pollution caused by passenger vehicles and trucks. Known as Tier 3, this rule will be set in motion starting in 2017, and will create new emissions standards while reducing the amount of [...]

The Niagara Tunnel, Dubbed an ‘Engineering Marvel,’ Now Fully Functional in Ontario

March 27, 2013 No Comment

Pardon the pun, but last week marked a true watershed moment for the Ontario Power Authority and the local community. The Niagara Tunnel, a massive 41-foot wide, 6.3-mile long tunnel that’s 460 feet below the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario, made its official debut last Thursday during opening ceremonies at the Ontario Power Generation (OPG) [...]

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