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Americans ill-informed on how to save energy
A recent survey suggests that many Americans have a poor understanding of the factors involved in climate change, the energy consumption associated with everyday activities, and effective means of making individual energy-savings.
UK Carbon Trust cuts free services
The UK Carbon Trust, which advises organisations on energy use and efficiency, has announced that it is to cut its free services for large organisations.
UK Government relaxes approach to zero-carbon homes
The UK Housing Minister Grant Shapps hinted yesterday that the Government could relax the rules on how councils and developers achieve zero-carbon homes targets.
IBM and Tridium join forces on energy efficient buildings
Technology giant IBM is joining forces with software and control specialist Tridium, a division of Honeywell, to develop technologies and solutions for energy efficient buildings.
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US earmarks $30 million to improve home efficiency
The US Department of Energy has announced $30 million in funding for 15 research and deployment projects aimed at improving home efficiency.
Norway tops league of green building, with UK third
Norway has topped a global league of green building for the second year in a row, followed by Brazil in second place and then the UK, which climbs to third place for the first time.
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UK Government to cut low-carbon programmes by £34 million
As the new Coalition Government continues to pledge its green intentions, the Department of Energy and Climate Change has announced a £34 million cut to low-carbon programme.
US Senators look set to unveil ‘scaled-back’ climate bill
US Senators John Kerry and Joe Lieberman, authors of the proposed American Power Act, look set to unveil a new draft with scaled back ambitions, according to Reuters reports.
Wales plans to lead the way in energy efficient homes
The Welsh Assembly Government yesterday announced plans that will see the region lead the way in new green homes, setting the UK’s highest energy efficiency standards.
New England and Eastern Canada agree efficiency goals
New England five Eastern Canadian Provinces have agreed to a series of actions to boost energy efficiency and renewables across the region.