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UK company gives a hand to an efficiency world record
Guiness World Records has handed out an energy efficiency world record to a UK company for its hand-dryer for the first time.
UK government appoints Green Deal overseers
Service provider Gemserv has been appointed by the UK government as oversight body for its flagship Green Deal home energy efficiency scheme.
EU agrees on energy saving legislation but lowers ambition
European Union representatives have reportedly reached agreement on new legislation to improve energy efficiency.
World Bank launches strategy for green development
The World Bank last week unveiled its strategy for the next decade to support green and sustainable development.
Bank of America earmarks $50 billion for green economy
Bank of America has announced that it is increasing its previous goal of $20 billion in financing for the green economy to $50 billion over the next decade.
UK government lays out the next steps for the Green Deal
The UK government yesterday unveiled details of the next steps for its flagship Green Deal home efficiency scheme, along with measures to strengthen consumer protection.
Renewable Heat Incentive will halt if budget exceeded, says UK government
UK Climate Change Minister Greg Barker has outlined plans to ensure that the government’s support mechanism for renewable heat technologies like heat pumps and biomass boilers stays within its budget.
Scottish Government promises to find £200 million to tackle fuel poverty
The Scottish Government last week unveiled a major programme to overhaul the energy efficiency of the region’s homes.
US switches on $7 million in funding for efficient lighting projects
The US Department of Energy has announced funding of $7 million for three innovative lighting projects as part of the Obama Administration’s ‘all of the above’ energy strategy.
M&S becomes UK’s first major carbon neutral retailer
Marks and Spencer today announced that it has become the UK’s first major carbon neutral retailer.