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UK small businesses failing to get to grips with energy efficiency
Small and medium-sized businesses in the UK are failing to take responsibility for energy efficiency in the workplace, according to research from energy company E.ON.
Europe switches off incandescent light bulbs forever
European retailers are no longer able to order new stocks of conventional incandescent light bulbs since the latest phase of the EU’s Ecodesign Directive came into force on Saturday.
UK building society pioneers efficiency tool for employees
UK building society Nationwide is working with the Carbon Trust to develop a online tool to help its 15,000 employees become more energy efficient.
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National Grid gets go ahead for smart grid pilot in Massachusetts
National Grid has been given the final go ahead for a $44 million smart grid project with 15,000 of its customers in the Massachusetts city of Worcester.
Micropower Council calls for end to “distorted” UK heating market
The Micropower Council yesterday led a call to the government to end to the “distorted” UK renewable heating market.
UK government urges landlords to claim renewable heat funds
The UK government says there are still millions of pounds available for social housing landlords to improve the efficiency of heating in their properties.
UK government earmarks £7 million for Green Deal loans
The UK government announced the latest steps in its flagship home efficiency scheme, including a £7 million loan for the Green Deal Finance Company.
IKEA plugs in solar panels at US stores
International furniture retailer IKEA has plugged in solar panels on its US stores in Dallas, Chicago, Philadelphia and Utah to take its total generating capacity to 38 MW.
Shimizu completes work on world’s lowest emitting building
Japanese contractor Shimizu has completed work on a building in Tokyo that it claims will emit the least amount of CO2 in the world.
UK government scraps environmental regulations to save £400 million
UK Energy Minister Charles Hendry announced yesterday the scrapping of 86 environmental regulations that will save businesses £400 million over the next 20 years.