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Smart metering programme in California to get $1.63 billion

Smart metering programme in California to get $1.63 billion

Southern California Edison’s smart metering program, Edison SmartConnect, is to receive $1.63 billion in funding from the California Public Utilities Commission.

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Eight ‘outstanding’ UK developments win BREEAM awards

Eight ‘outstanding’ UK developments win BREEAM awards

The 2008 BREEAM awards have gone to eight developments around the UK – more than double the number of award winners in 2007.

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Shiny roofs and pavements could counter global warming

Shiny roofs and pavements could counter global warming

Researchers in California believe that making city roofs and pavements more reflective could counter global warming by reducing the amount of solar energy absorbed by the earth – equivalent to massive CO2 emission savings.

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Companies must prepare now for low-carbon economy

Companies must prepare now for low-carbon economy

Companies must prepare now to move toward a more energy-conscious, low-carbon economy to make the most of the commercial opportunities it brings, says chief executive of the Carbon Trust, Tom Delay.

Scotland to get fair share of energy efficiency funds

Scotland to get fair share of energy efficiency funds

The Scottish Government has reached an agreement with energy companies to increase the funds available to Scotland through the country-wide Carbon Emission Reductions Target (CERT).

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UK TV campaign to ‘switch off’

UK TV campaign to ‘switch off’

The UK Government has launched a major energy efficiency advertising campaign to help individuals cut usage and reduce fuel bills.

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Teenagers get their own energy efficiency campaign

Teenagers get their own energy efficiency campaign

The US Department of Energy and the Advertising Council have released a series of advertisements aimed at teenagers to encourage the efficient use of energy around the home.

Chevron says ‘I will’ to energy efficiency

Chevron says ‘I will’ to energy efficiency

Energy company Chevron yesterday launched the ‘I will’ campaign in the US aimed at raising awareness of energy efficiency and conservation issues.

Philips Lumileds lights up the street

Philips Lumileds lights up the street

A white paper from Philips Lumileds points to a bright future for solid-state light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for street lighting.

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Lukewarm response to UK’s energy efficiency package

Lukewarm response to UK’s energy efficiency package

UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s announcement of the Home Energy Saving Programme to help ease the burden of rising fuel costs has met with a cautious welcome.