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11 US states and Quebec sign up to California’s fuel standard
Eleven states across the US and Canadian province of Quebec are set to adopt legislation similar to California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard to cut emissions from vehicles and buildings.
UK needs big push on energy efficiency in wake of Copenhagen, says CBI
The UK’s business lobby group, the CBI, says the Government should undertake a big push to improve the energy efficiency of homes and businesses in the wake of the failure to reach a wide-ranging agreement in Copenhagen.
npower ramps up energy efficiency offerings
Energy supplier npower is ramping up its energy efficiency initiatives with a scheme to offer free energy monitors to small businesses and its own boiler scrappage scheme for householders in the UK.
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Energy efficiency of Britain’s public buildings leaves much to be desired
Only a tiny number of public buildings in England and Wales have received an A rating for their energy efficiency under the Government’s Display Energy Certificate scheme, according to The Guardian.
Carbon Trust backs light-emitting wallpaper
Wallpaper that emits light is being backed by the Carbon Trust as a possible next-generation, energy efficient lighting technology to replace light bulbs.
Efficient buildings key to meeting UK emission reduction targets, says report
Non-domestic buildings must improve their energy efficiency if the UK is to meet its carbon emission reduction targets, according to a report out today from the Carbon Trust.
UK overhauls green rating standards for new homes
UK Housing and Planning Minister John Healey has unveiled plans to make the Government’s existing green rating for new homes easier to understand and more consumer-friendly.
UK opposition party sign up London boroughs to trial green deal
Yesterday, UK opposition party the Conservatives outlined their vision for a low carbon economy if they are elected next year.
UK low-carbon economy could be delayed by ‘skills gap’, says report
The UK’s transition to a low-carbon economy could be delayed by a ‘skills gap’ facing the industry, according to a report from the Commons Environmental Audit Committee.
European bank launches assistance scheme for energy efficiency and renewables
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank are joining forces to launch as assistance scheme for local authorities in the region wishing to invest in energy efficiency and renewables.