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UK Government must take action to meet emissions targets
The UK Coalition Government must take action urgently over the next year to avoid missing the country’s legally binding carbon emissions reduction targets, according to the Committee on Climate Change.
Unilever tops UK ranking of energy efficiency and carbon reduction
Unilever has topped a UK ranking of energy efficiency and carbon reduction performance drawn up by the FTSE.
90% of UK organisations not registered for CRC efficiency scheme
Some 90% of the businesses and public sector organisations covered by the Government’s Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme are yet to register, according to the Environment Agency.
Ontario opens energy efficiency programme for industry
The Ontario Power Authority last week opened a new energy efficiency programme aimed at helping large industrial companies reduce their electricity consumption.
Six UK firms switch on £1.2 million efficient lighting effort
Six UK firms have been awarded £1.2 million to undertake feasibility studies of new energy efficient lighting systems for homes.
US EPA offers advice to ‘green’ cities
The US Environmental Protection Agency is offering advice to state capitals on the design and development of more sustainable neighbourhoods.
GE to double investment in clean R&D over next five years
US giant GE has committed to investing an additional $10 billion – over double its previous investment – in clean research and development.
EPA efficiency programme helps US automakers cut fossil fuels 12%
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star programme has helped automakers cut fossil fuel usage by 12% and reduce greenhouse gas emission by over 700,000 tons of CO2.
UK energy secretary pledges “radical overhaul” of homes
UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne will today champion the Coalition Government’s ‘Green Deal’, pledging a “radical overhaul” of the country’s homes.
EDF Energy bids to create smart grid for London
EDF Energy Networks is bidding to create a smart electricity distribution network in London to help the UK capital cut its carbon emissions 60% by 2025.