

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Prompted by a growing demand for efficiency retrofits, Limbach Facility Services is expanding its energy solutions business to eight new markets in the U.S.

GREENWICH, Conn. -- Nestle Waters North America and Keep America Beautiful have partnered to provide grants of $10,000 to 12 communities to spur recycling in public areas including sports venues and parks.

MOUNTAIN VIEW and SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Eight utilities in the U.S., Canada and India are teaming up with Google in smart meter projects that will enable customers to monitor their energy use online and better manage their power consumption, the Internet giant announced.

A consultant whose clients include Fortune 500 companies, state energy agencies, the Department of Energy and national research laboratories, Jerry Jackson says his quantitative process applies a Wall Street risk management approach to evaluate energy budget risk and risk associated with energy-efficiency investments. Using the framework, he says, organizations can view the risks and rewards of efficiency investments and weigh budget flexibility and risk tolerance, in addition to considering the benefits of reduced operating costs, increased cash flow and enhanced building value.