The US Green Building Council (USGBC) has approved new guidelines for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for commercial, which will be introduced in 2009.
In just over a decade, the UK should reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 21% compared with 2005 levels, according to new recommendation from the UK’s Committee on Climate Change.
Green roofs – where traditional roofs are replaced with plants and a watering system – optimise the energy consumption of buildings and have other advantages, say Spanish researchers.
A European Commission recovery plan for the region is calling for a large-scale, long-term investment in clean tech as part of a far-reaching €200 billion package to boost the region’s economy and create jobs.
This week saw formal Royal Assent being given to new UK legislation on energy, climate change and planning aimed at boosting renewables and clean tech.
UK Chancellor Alistair Darling outlined plans to increase spending on energy efficiency and extend incentives for renewables as part of his Pre-Budget Report earlier this week.
An annual MOT test assessing the energy performance of UK households and offices could be on the cards, if the Government takes on board recommendations from its think tank Foresight.
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced a series of measures aimed at making the city more energy efficient, reducing its carbon footprint and creating new ‘green-collar’ jobs.
Water regulator for England and Wales, Ofwat, is calling for water companies to reduce usage by 40% from 2010 through improved efficiency.
The European Commission has published a voluntary code of conduct for running an energy efficient data centre. The guidelines, recommendations and best practices could reduce energy consumption by up to 20%.