Latest news - Co-generation
Businesses urge US Senate to introduce energy efficiency standard
As climate change legislation flounders in the Senate, a group of nearly 60 businesses, trade associations and environmental groups have written to Senator Harry Reid urging the inclusion of an energy efficiency resource standard for utilities in any redrafted legislation.
_medium.jpg)
London Olympics to miss renewable energy target
The London 2012 Olympics is unlikely to meet its target of producing 20% of its electricity from new local renewable sources, the London Assembly was told yesterday.
Fuel Cells UK urges new government not to miss opportunity
Fuel Cells UK, which brings together utilities, developers, suppliers and researchers, has launched a manifesto calling on the new Coalition Government to support the burgeoning industry.
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.
Additional Articles
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.
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.