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New smart device could help homes cut energy use
A smart control unit designed by UK researchers could help improve energy efficiency by learning when householders use energy and adjusting thermostats accordingly.
Google invests $1 million in energy efficient data centre research
Google has awarded $1 million to a two-year research project aimed at radically reducing the amount of energy used by large Internet data centres.
Local communities in UK go green
Twelve local communities around the UK have been awarded up to £500,000 to install green technologies, while another nine local councils are working with the Government on carbon emission plans.
US city of Seattle to target energy-wasting buildings
The US city of Seattle is introducing new rules to help identify and target energy inefficient buildings as part of plans to reduce energy consumption by 20%.
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UK to over-achieve on Kyoto Protocol emissions target
The UK Government released figures yesterday confirming that greenhouse gas emissions fell 1.9% in 2008 and will far exceed targets set by the Kyoto Protocol.
US agencies join forces to improve energy efficiency
The US Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy are joining forces to improve the energy efficiency of homes, offices, buildings and industry by 2020.
Obama 2011 budget request backs energy efficiency
US President Barack Obama’s budget request for next year, despite having to deal with a deficit of $1.3 trillion, will boost investment in energy efficiency and nuclear power.
Smart grid could cut US emissions by 12%
Deploying a smart electricity grid across the board in the US could reduce usage and cut emissions by at least 12% by 2030, according to a new report.
Massachusetts sets standards to improve energy efficiency
The US state of Massachusetts has unveiled new targets to improve energy efficiency that aim to cut electricity use 2.4% and gas use 1.1.5%.
US government to cut its own emissions 28% by 2020
President Barack Obama announced a new executive order on Friday that requires the Federal Government to cut its own emissions 28% by 2020.