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India and US to collaborate on energy R&D
Researchers from the Indian government on private sector are to collaborate with the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California, Berkeley on energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
Joint effort to bring efficiency at the flick of a switch
Royal Philips Electronics and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are joining forces to develop energy efficiency technologies for buildings.
US financial rescue package bonus for energy efficiency and renewables
As part of the US’s emergency $700 billion rescue package for the economy, President George W. Bush has extended precious tax credits for energy efficiency and renewables.
Europe targets lighting and set-top boxes in efficiency legislation
European Union member states have endorsed proposals for new legislation that will reduce energy consumption by improving the efficiency of lighting and set-top boxes.
US learned societies join calls for energy efficiency
US learned societies are the latest to join the long list of those calling for the country’s authorities to take action on energy efficiency.
Is energy-saving lighting always best for the environment?
Researchers from Yale University have found that switching to compact fluorescent lights may not always be best for the environment.
UK Conservative Party plan to promote employee energy efficiency
Shadow housing minister Grant Shapps has unveiled Tory plans to allow firms who help employees improve the energy efficiency of their own homes to count the savings against their carbon footprint.
DOE awards $15 million for energy efficient buildings
The US Department of Energy has announced awards totalling $15 million to encourage the adoption of energy efficient technologies in the retailing, banking and commercial real estate sectors.
UK businesses ‘unaware’ of energy efficiency incentives
Over 90% of UK businesses are unaware of Government incentives to improve energy efficiency, according to a survey by air conditioning company Daikin UK.
ABB’s Swiss operation embraces energy efficiency
Engineering company ABB’s Swiss operation has implemented energy efficiency measures that have saved the company just under $2 million per year.