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Renovating UK’s empty homes could save cost and carbon emissions
Renovating the UK’s one million empty homes to meet demand for affordable housing could cost a fraction of that to build new homes and save carbon emissions, says the British Property Federation.
UK Government “needs to try much, much harder” on microgeneration
The new UK Coalition “needs to try much, much harder”, according to the Micropower Council’s ‘end of term’ report on the Government’s performance.
UK Carbon Trust cuts free services
The UK Carbon Trust, which advises organisations on energy use and efficiency, has announced that it is to cut its free services for large organisations.
Public to hold UK Government to account on energy efficiency
The public is being urged to track the UK Government’s energy use, which can now be viewed in real time, and hold it to account on reducing waste.
HomeSun offers free solar panels to UK homes
UK company HomeSun is offering free solar panels to homes with south-facing roofs in return for receiving the Government’s feed-in-tariff.
Watered-down US energy bill fails to win support
US Senator Harry Reid has given up hope of passing a watered-down energy bill before the summer recess after failing to garner enough Republican support.
IEA commends French energy policy but urges electricity market reform
The International Energy Agency last week commended France’s effort to adapt its energy policy to meet climate change targets, but urged it to move ahead with electricity market reforms.
US home appliance manufacturers call for new efficiency standards
Home appliances manufacturers are calling for improved national efficiency standards and tax credits in the US.
EDF Energy and Gentoo join forces on efficient homes
UK utility EDF Energy has joined forces with property company Gentoo to improve the energy efficiency of 781 homes in north east England.
US clean tech small businesses to get $188 million boost
Small businesses in the US are to get a $188 million boost to develop clean technologies, Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced yesterday.