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UK Government to cut low-carbon programmes by £34 million
As the new Coalition Government continues to pledge its green intentions, the Department of Energy and Climate Change has announced a £34 million cut to low-carbon programme.
US small businesses get $30 million for clean energy technologies
Last week, the Department of Energy announced $30 million in Recovery Act funding for small businesses developing clean energy technologies.
US Senators look set to unveil ‘scaled-back’ climate bill
US Senators John Kerry and Joe Lieberman, authors of the proposed American Power Act, look set to unveil a new draft with scaled back ambitions, according to Reuters reports.
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London Olympics to miss renewable energy target
The London 2012 Olympics is unlikely to meet its target of producing 20% of its electricity from new local renewable sources, the London Assembly was told yesterday.
Wales plans to lead the way in energy efficient homes
The Welsh Assembly Government yesterday announced plans that will see the region lead the way in new green homes, setting the UK’s highest energy efficiency standards.
New England and Eastern Canada agree efficiency goals
New England five Eastern Canadian Provinces have agreed to a series of actions to boost energy efficiency and renewables across the region.
GE announces $200 million smart grid challenge
GE has joined forces with four venture capital partners to launch a $200 million open challenge to find new ideas to create a next-generation cleaner, greener and more efficient power grid.
Southern Californian utility installs millionth smart meter
US utility Southern California Edison (SCE) this week installed its one millionth smart meter at a customer’s home in Redondo Beach.
Solarcentury and GE join forces to make solar power affordable for UK schools
UK solar energy company Solarcentury is working with GE Capital to make solar power affordable for schools.
US boosts efficient energy technologies with $92 million investment
The US Department of Energy announced $92 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to boost research into efficient energy technologies.