Energy

George Basile, a senior sustainability scientist at Arizona State University and a member of ASU’s Decision Theater, speaks to the Peoria Chamber of Congress about energy efficiency at the Rio Vista Recreation Center in Peoria Wednesday.

Energy audit

This computer generated image provided by the U.S. EPA shows an illustration of where air can leak in and out of a home. According to the federal government's Energy Star site, "a home energy audit is often the first step in making your home more efficient." (AP Photo/U.S. EPA)

Energy farm

The tall columns that will support five wind turbines for Western Wind Energy’s wind and solar farm can be seen behind the Nucor Steel plant on Route 66. The company started installing the columns last week. http://www.kingmandailyminer.com

Alert Energy Caffeine Gum

This product image provided by the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company shows the back of packaging showing the nutritional facts for Alert Energy Caffeine Gum. (AP Photo/Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company)

Alert Energy Caffeine Gum

This product image provided by the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company shows packaging for Alert Energy Caffeine Gum. (AP Photo/Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company)

Energy Drinks Emergency Room

In this Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 photo, Dr. Steve Sun works in the emergency room at St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco. A new government report shows the number of people seeking emergency treatment after consuming energy drinks has doubled nationwide over the last four years, the same period in which the supercharged industry has surged in popularity in convenience stores, bars and on college campuses. Sun said he had seen an increase in energy-drink related cases at the Catholic hospital where he works on the edge of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Energy Drinks Emergency Room

In this Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 photo, Dr. Steve Sun poses in the emergency room at St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco. A new government report shows the number of people seeking emergency treatment after consuming energy drinks has doubled nationwide over the last four years, the same period in which the supercharged industry has surged in popularity in convenience stores, bars and on college campuses. Sun said he had seen an increase in energy-drink related cases at the Catholic hospital where he works on the edge of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Energy Drinks Emergency Room

In this Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 photo, Dr. Steve Sun looks over a heart monitor display in the emergency room at St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco. A new government report shows the number of people seeking emergency treatment after consuming energy drinks has doubled nationwide over the last four years, the same period in which the supercharged industry has surged in popularity in convenience stores, bars and on college campuses. Sun said he had seen an increase in energy-drink related cases at the Catholic hospital where he works on the edge of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Homes-Energy Saving

This undated photo provided by Jacqueline Silberbush shows an energy-efficient fluorescent light bulb in use in her home in Mamaroneck, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jacqueline)

Homes-Energy Saving

This undated photo provided by Jacqueline Silberbush shows an energy-efficient fluorescent light bulb in use in her home in Mamaroneck, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jacqueline)

Solar Energy Loans

Solar panel installation continues at a rapid pace at the Mesquite Solar 1 facility under construction Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Arlington, Ariz. The new solar facility is part of a $1 billion Energy Department loan guarantee, of which $337 million is going to Mesquite Solar 1. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Solar Energy Loans

Workers continue to build rows of solar panels at a Mesquite Solar 1 facility under construction Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Arlington, Ariz. The new solar facility is part of a $1 billion Energy Department loan guarantee, of which $337 million is going to Mesquite Solar 1, for the 150 megawatt solar facility. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Solar Energy Loans

A worker stands near unfinished solar panel framework at a Mesquite Solar 1 facility under construction Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Arlington, Ariz. The new solar facility is part of a $1 billion Energy Department loan guarantee, of which $337 million is going to Mesquite Solar 1 for the 150 megawatt solar panel facility. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Solar Energy Loans

This artist rendering released by SolarReserve LLC shows what will be the Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project, a solar generating facility, that is being constructed northwest of Tonopah, Nev., in Nye County. Energy Secretary Steven Chu said Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, the department has completed a $737 million loan guarantee to Tonopah Solar Energy, for a 110 megawatt solar tower on federal land near Tonopah. SolarReserve LLC, of Santa Monica, Calif., is the parent company for Tonopah Solar Energy. (AP Photo/SolarReserve)

Troops to Energy Jobs

Bob Powers, chairman of the Center for Energy Workforce Development, speaks at Monday’s launch of the Troops to Energy Jobs program at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Clean energy grant

Arizona State University will receive $10 million from USAID to develop and implement clean energy training and education programs worldwide.

Alcoholic Energy Drinks

In this Nov. 10, 2010 file photo, Four Loko alcoholic energy drinks are seen in the cooler of a convenience store, in Seattle. The Food and Drug Administration is expected to announce a virtual ban of alcoholic energy drinks Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, even as a leading manufacturer is pulling its products off the market. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, file)

Library honored for energy efficiency