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Energy efficiency could help schools cut energy bills by £70 million
The Carbon Trust is urging schools in England to invest in energy efficiency measures, which could help cut annual energy bills by £70 million.
Energy efficiency is best way to boost UK economy, says Consumer Focus
A major energy efficiency drive could be one of the best ways of boosting the economy, creating jobs and tackling fuel poverty, according to a report out today from Consumer Focus.
UK government outline next steps in smart meter rollout
UK Energy Minister Baroness Verma has outlined the next steps in the government’s rollout of 53 million smart meters to the country’s homes and businesses by 2019.
Landlords sign up Enact Energy to deliver Green Deal service
The UK Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has signed up Enact Energy to provide the first Green Deal service for private sector landlords.
LG Electronics reports 75% growth in US energy efficient product sales
South Korean multinational LG Electronics says it has seen a 75% increase in sales of its most energy efficient TV, fridges, washing machines and air conditioners in the US.
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Essent signs up AlertMe to make Dutch homes smarter
Dutch energy company Essent, part of the RWE group, has signed up smart technology specialist AlertMe to launch a new energy saving service for customers in the Netherlands.
Social housing providers win £3.2 million to install renewable heating
The UK government has announced over 40 winners of the latest phase of its renewable heating scheme for social housing providers.
UK government invests in energy efficiency research
The UK government is backing research into energy efficiency as part of seven new academia-industry partnerships sharing more than £1 billion.
More effort needed on efficient cars, buildings and appliances
More should be done to develop energy efficient cars, buildings and domestic appliances to tackle climate change, according to new research.
Americans switch to energy efficient technologies
Americans used less energy in 2011 thanks to a switch to more energy efficient technologies and wider use of renewables, according to a study by a US research lab.