My most startling observation from the 2012 ACEEE Summer Study is that no matter with whom I strike up a conversation here at Asilomar, whether in the dining hall, walking the grounds, in a session, or even in the bathroom (yes, even there), that person is interested in energy efficiency.

Before joining E Source, I worked at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on the 23rd Industry Growth Forum. One thing you always learn from attending the Growth Forum is the hot topic for the year. This year, an entire day will be dedicated to technologies that make buildings more efficient. ...