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Europe unveils code of conduct for energy efficient data centres
The European Commission has published a voluntary code of conduct for running an energy efficient data centre. The guidelines, recommendations and best practices could reduce energy consumption by up to 20%.
US agencies unveil updated action plan for energy efficiency
The US Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency have unveiled an updated energy efficiency action plan for state policy makers and utilities.
Europe unveils new plan to boost energy efficiency
The European Commission has outlined a host of proposals to update its energy strategy, boosting energy efficiency and security in the region, while reducing emissions.
Welsh businesses sign up to green building charter
Wales is pledging to lead the UK in developing low/zero carbon buildings after signing up 43 organisations and businesses to a green building charter.
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Greenhouse gas emissions from IT soar
By 2020, the manufacture, distribution and usage of IT equipment could reach 3% of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions – more than aviation and twice that of current UK levels, according to figures from McKinsey.
US report calls for research into zero-energy buildings
A report from the US National Science and Technology Council is calling for research and development into building technologies that increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse emissions.
Energy efficiency goes outside
While most Americans are adopting energy efficiency measures at home such as turning off lights and appliances or using energy-saving light bulbs, fewer have applied the same ideas to their gardens, according to a recent survey.
India and US to collaborate on energy R&D
Researchers from the Indian government on private sector are to collaborate with the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California, Berkeley on energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
DOE awards $15 million for energy efficient buildings
The US Department of Energy has announced awards totalling $15 million to encourage the adoption of energy efficient technologies in the retailing, banking and commercial real estate sectors.
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.