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Waste heat key to UK low-carbon future, says scientific report
The UK’s plans to decarbonise its energy system by pursuing ‘clean’ electricity could face critical challenges, says a report from leading scientists.
Communities should get together on heating, water and waste, says report
Local communities should get together on heating, rainwater harvesting and waste disposal and reuse schemes, recommends the UK Green Building Council and the Zero Carbon Hub.
Research into distributed energy gets £2 million boost
The UK Government-backed Energy Technology Institute has announced £2 million in funding for two studies of localised energy generation and use.
New buildings in London cut carbon emissions by a third
New developments in London are cutting their carbon emissions by a third, according to a report by London South Bank University.
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South Africa receives major boost to renewables and efficiency efforts
South Africa is set to benefit from a major investment of $500 million from the Clean Technology Fund and €40 million from the European Investment Bank to promote renewables and energy efficiency.
Funding boost for energy efficiency in US
The latest allocation of funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are aimed at providing a boost to energy efficiency efforts across the country.
London to get £100 million boost for decentralised energy
London is to benefit from a £100 million joint funding programme supporting decentralised energy, recycling and waste energy projects.
Mayor of London unveils plans for local energy schemes
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has unveiled plans for local energy schemes in nineteen of the capital’s boroughs.
London Mayor announces low-carbon neighbourhoods
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson today announced the ten London boroughs that will receive funding to become ‘low-carbon zones’.
UK boosts community-scale CHP with £8.8 million in funding
The UK Homes and Communities Agency has awarded £8.8 million to seven schemes supporting community-scale combined heat and power.