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SSE and Onzo to pioneer ‘smart’ hot water and heating
UK utility Scottish & Southern Energy and smart meter developer Onzo are joining forces to develop a smart meter based system for managing heating and hot water efficiency.
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US smart meters installation reaches two million
Two million smart meters have now been installed in the US, according to the Department of Energy.
US agencies propose ‘simple, straightforward’ fuel economy labels
The US Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation are proposing changes to the fuel economy label to make it more simple and straightforward for buyers to compare the performance of electric, plug-in hybrid and conventional vehicles.
Scotland outlines a renewable future
The Scottish Government last week unveiled a report showing how the region could add £7.1 billion to the economy and deliver 10.6 GW of renewable energy to the grid.
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Exelon breezes into wind market with John Deere Renewables purchase
US electric utility Exelon is consolidating its plans to expand into the wind market with the purchase of wind power operator and developer John Deere Renewables in a deal valued at around $860 million.
US reaches milestone of 200,000 ‘weatherized’ homes
US Vice President Joe Biden announced last week that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has reached the milestone of ‘weatherizing’ 200,000 low-incomes homes.
UK Government to review role of water regulator Ofwat
The UK Government has announced a review of the country’s water regulator Ofwat to ensure it is “fit for the future”, value of money and offering what customers need.
Plans for Green Deal unveiled
Speaking yesterday at the launch of a support project for renewable energy businesses, Deputy PM Nick Clegg outlined plans for a new Green Deal aimed at reducing energy demand and carbon emissions while making homes warmer, saving consumers money and stimulating jobs.
Vestas quarterly figures trigger share price fall
Shares in leading wind power company, Vestas, fell in early trading on Tuesday following weaker than expected quarterly results, forcing the company to lower its sales forecasts and revenue predictions for the year.
Whisky to power Scottish cars?
Researchers at Edinburgh Napier University have developed a new biofuel made from whisky by-products.