FEATURES: ISO 50001: A new global standard but what does it mean in practice? This past June saw the long-awaited publication of the international standard for energy management. Here, we examine the development of the standard; what it can deliver, its impact and uptake; and its relationship with other standards and systems. READ... Drive Cost Savings through Energy Management It is important that businesses do not overlook one of the simplest ways they can have a positive impact on their bottom line: managing their energy costs. By understanding where and when they consume energy, companies can implement appropriate energy strategies and expect to see a more predictable energy budget. READ...

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NEWS: Blue Line and PlotWatt team up for home energy monitoring Blue line Innovations has partnered with PlotWatt to develop a solution which enables homeowners to see both their real-time whole-home energy use and appliance level spending with no additional hardware or ''smart plugs'' required, they say. READ... New Brunswick builds the first school to be heated with wood pellets A new elementary school scheduled for Fredericton's north side will be the first in the province to be heated by wood pellets, says the New Brunswick government. READ... New 2014 U.S. fridge standards cut energy usage by 25% New U.S. Department of Energy efficiency standards pledge to cut the energy use of most new refrigerators by 25% and help save consumers money, create jobs, reduce pollution and spur innovation and investment. READ...

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