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Are Building Codes Effective at Saving Energy? Evidence from Residential Billing Data in Florida

By CostBenefit on Jul 27, 2010 | In Air, Energy, Academic Study/Journal Article, Florida, Regulatory Analysis, Research Institute NGO NonProfit, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Environmental Economics / Ecological Economics, Costs and Benefits

Abstract: In response to the 1973 oil embargo, many states began passing building energy codes in order to promote energy efficiency. While the vast majority of states have energy codes in place, policymakers are now attempting to legislate energy codes… more »

Successful 60-Hertz market entry with order for new Siemens “world-record” gas turbine: Six gas turbines to start operation in U.S. – Nearly $1 billion in customer benefits

By CostBenefit on Jul 10, 2010 | In Energy, Climate Change GHG Carbon CO2, Companies,CSR,Business,Finance, Florida, Savings, Costs and Benefits, Press Release (May be biased)

After a nearly ten-year development phase, Siemens has entered the market with its new generation of extremely energy-efficient gas turbines, the so-called H-Class. A leading U.S. utility is the first commercial customer. Starting in 2013, no fewer than… more »

Proposed Wind Power Grid To Make Offshore Wind Power More Reliable

By CostBenefit on Apr 20, 2010 | In General, Academic Study/Journal Article, South, Florida, Northeast, Costs and Benefits, VA,WV,MD,DE

The energy needs of the entire human population could potentially be met by converting wind energy to electricity by means of wind turbines. While offshore wind power resources are abundant, wind turbines are currently unable to provide steady power due… more »

The Spatial Extent of Water Quality Benefits in Urban Housing Markets

By CostBenefit on Apr 13, 2010 | In Water, Government Report, Real Estate Construction Housing, Academic Study/Journal Article, Florida, Hedonic Analysis, Environmental Economics / Ecological Economics, Costs and Benefits, Free Report at Time of Entry

Abstract: Federal efforts are increasingly targeting surface water quality in urban watersheds throughout the U.S., as demonstrated by recent litigation between the EPA and the State of Florida. While the cost of achieving federal standards is ultimate… more »
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