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Energy Efficiency

Fifth Fuel offers homeowners a greener way to save

The Fifth Fuel in Georgetown, Del., is an energy company that strives for energy conservation in homes and commercial spaces.

Electric cooperative gets approval for solar farm

Sussex County Council approved a conditional use for Delaware Electric Cooperative to build a solar farm on 40 acres near Georgetown, Del.

Water off the Road: Green in the middle: South Bethany's dual purpose highway

Drivers in South Bethany, Del., may notice the town is looking green these days – literally. The Town created large rain gardens, or bio-retention areas, in the highway medians on Route 1.

Weber digs for green-tech treasure

Although geothermal technology has regained popularity in the past few years as the latest and greatest, it has actually been around for quite some time.

Ultra Solar and Wind

In just two years, Michael Panco and his partner, Brandon Caprarola, have created a successful green-energy business that has installed eight green systems and now offers services in Delaware, Marylan

Wind-farm project off Delaware coast mothballed by financial issues

In the age of seemingly unending financial uncertainty, the hits just keep on coming.

The sun shines bright on the heart of Delmarva

Every day, thousands of people zoom up and down Route 1 in Dover, Del., many not knowing that a massive 10-megawatt field of solar panels is nearby, helping reduce the city’s dependency on fossil fuel

Solar systems help keep community's cars and energy bills cool

Long, hot summers full of high temperatures – such as the summer of 2011 – can mean equally high energy bills that might leave customers steaming, especially in these tough economic times.

Barton's Garnd Rental Station celebrates savings with solar energy

After Phil Barton saw how much money he saved on an electric bill, he said he’s going to Vegas: “Our electric bill drop has been phenomenal.”

Perdue finds sweet smell of success in new solar array

How many football fields does it take to power a light bulb? How about 27,000 light bulbs?

Educators wire students to plug into tomorrow's energy today

From certificates of proficiency to master’s degrees in science, students across Delmarva are plugging into a new field of technology – renewable energy.

Sens. Carper, Boxer and EPW Colleagues' Statement on Inhofe/Upton Bill that Would Permanently Block Protections from Carbon Pollution

Legislation would put public health of children and families at risk say senators

March 3, 2011
WASHINGTON - Today Senator Tom Carper (D-DE), with Senator Barbara Boxer

Green classroom growing at DelTech

A major undertaking in sustainability is happening in Sussex County, thanks to federal grants and forward-thinking attitudes at Delaware Technical and Community College.

Changes are on the horizon with Delaware recycling bill

Big change is coming to Delaware via House Bill 234, which began its implementation process in November 2010.

Share a little green this holiday season

Delmarva Power Urges Customers to Support Good Neighbor Fund this Winter Heating Season

Sussex County blocks wind turbines on less than 5 acres

Fall 2010 issue — When Greg Menoche of Dagsboro installed his own wind turbine a few years back, it was fairly simple.

Save money and the environment with green Thanksgiving tips

Fall 2010 issue — Stay close to home, or take the train – Thanksgiving is traditionally a time when airports and highways are jam-packed with travelers trying to make it to Grandma’s house.

Wet is the new dry

Fall 2010 issue — Ever open a freshly finished dry-cleaned package and get embraced by a toxic smell, then thought, “Wow. That can’t be good!”?

Salisbury University: Making Delmarva a better place

Fall 2010 issue — Salisbury University covers 155 acres and contains 56 buildings, which is a total of 1,641,277 gross square feet of building space.

Delaware Tech Receives Nearly $3.5 Million in Funding to Help Connect Delawareans with Jobs in Energy

Dover, DE – Delaware Technical & Community College has been awarded $3,497,800 in funding by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to build energy education facilities at the College’s Stanton

Fight Record Temps with Cool Savings from Energize Delaware

Posted July 6, 2010--Efficiency Plus Rebates Create More Comfortable Homes and More Cash in Your Pocket

(WILMINGTON, DE) – Delawareans interested in reducing their energy bills by installing

Delaware's first small-scale solar plant opens near Bethany Beach

Summer 2010 issue--The community of Forest Reach, along with its solar installation company, Flexera, a Harbeson, Del., based solar and wind company, recently reached an agreement with Delmarva Power

Fenwick Island's green mile

Summer 2010 issue--Carbon, warming and waste – oh, my!

Rehoboth Beach chamber getting their green on

Summer 2010 issue--Rehoboth Beach businesses have joined forces to showcase their green intentions.

Proposed grid could make offshore wind power more reliable

The energy needs of the entire human population could potentially be met by converting wind energy to electricity.

Green energy produced at Delaware landfills

Methane released from two Delaware landfills — one in Sussex County — will now be used to make “green” energy.

Seaford School District a star performer in energy efficiency

We all know we should be doing it. And most of us know the type of savings we could be enjoying, both financially and in terms of the climate.

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