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NRDC investigation spurs DOE Subpoenas

March 24, 2010

Posted by Noah Long in Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy

Tags:
climatechange, energy, energyefficiency, globalwarming, technology

According to a press release sent this morning, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued subpoenas to three companies to investigate the manufacture or sale of torchiere (upward facing) lamps that may violate federal efficiency standards.  Two of the three companies:...

There's a new sheriff in town: DOE means business on energy efficiency standards

March 2, 2010

Posted by Noah Long in Living Sustainably , Solving Global Warming , U.S. Law and Policy

Tags:
climatechange, energy, energyefficiency, globalwarming

Last year, DOE formed a new unit in its general counsel’s office to prioritize enforcement of appliance energy efficiency standards.  This is a big step forward for DOE and signals  that the days of foot dragging  on efficiency are long gone....

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Noah Long
Energy Program Attorney
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I grew up in Santa Fe, in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains...
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