Port of Los Angeles and China Shipping

$5 Million HCBF Grant for Air Emission Reduction Technology

The HARBOR COMMUNITY BENEFIT FOUNDATION (HCBF) recently announced its plans to award $5 million for technology demonstration projects to reduce port-related air emissions in the San Pedro Bay Area, specifically in the communities of San Pedro and Wilmington.   Funding These funds, administered by HCBF through the Air Quality Mitigation Fund (AQMF) program, are part of a settlement between the […]

Energy Gap a Consumer’s Problem

Like It or Not, the Energy Gap is becoming a Consumer’s Problem

While energy efficiency is extremely important, today’s energy landscape requires us to look at the bigger picture. Energy Efficiency Alone is not EnoughEnergy Efficiency is extremely important but it’s only part of the solution. Why?Energy efficiency saves money but employing energy efficiency alone is like cutting your monthly budget without adding to your paycheck. Today’s businesses can no […]

Energy Efficiency Alone is Not Enough

Energy Efficiency Alone is Not Enough

40 years ago, in response to energy crises, energy efficiency (EE) measures were introduced to mitigate petroleum production shortages and associated skyrocketing fuel costs. When the crises ended, the perceived value of EE declined. Fast-forward to the 21st century where climate change and resource depletion can no longer be ignored. Consequently, the magnitude and scale […]

The Human Factor in Energy Use

The Human Factor in Energy Use

According to behavioral finances, we often make decisions based on approximate rules of thumb and not strict logic, we rely on emotional filters to understand and respond to events, and that creates market inefficiencies. That’s why monetizing the risks and risk management tools can be very effective. Regardless of the solution, the first reaction is […]

Energy Efficiency and the Human Factor

Climate change and energy efficiency has emerged as one of the most important energy and economic policy issues of the 21st century.  Energy efficiency has been commonly accepted as an attractive approach to reducing GHG emissions and as response to the resources depletion. Although energy efficiency had been recognized and energy efficiency measures applied in […]