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UK businesses ‘unaware’ of energy efficiency incentives
Over 90% of UK businesses are unaware of Government incentives to improve energy efficiency, according to a survey by air conditioning company Daikin UK.
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.
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.
Department of Energy funds efficiency and renewables initiatives
The US Department of Energy has announced $6.6 million in funding for individual state-based energy efficiency and renewables initiatives.
USGBC opens up new LEED guidelines for comment
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design has become the standard for green building in the US since its introduction eight years ago, but it is now undergoing a major overhaul.
New York paves way for microgeneration and green roofs
New York Governor David Paterson has signed in new legislation that will encourage homeowners and businesses to install microgeneration and green roof technologies.
China goes for Olympic green
As billions of spectators eagerly await the start of the Beijing Olympics today, China is keen to present a green side to the games.
US scheme aims to cut water usage in new homes
Residential homes account for 55% of the public water supply usage in the US. Water usage can be cut by using more efficient taps, showerheads and outdoor irrigation systems – and soon homeowners will be able to buy more water efficient houses as well.
Green roofs are not all the same, according to research
Green roofs offer the potential of keeping buildings cooler and reducing rain run-off – but not all green roofs are the same, according to new research from the University of Texas at Austin.
Research aims to cut carbon emissions from UK homes
Researchers at Loughborough University and the University of Reading are launching two new projects that aim to address the carbon emissions from domestic housing in the UK.