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Dutch government backs first carbon capture and storage demo
The Dutch government is committing €150 million to the country’s first carbon capture and storage demonstration project.
European Commission proposes increasing emissions reduction target to 30%
The European Commission is considering increasing the region’s target for cutting carbon emissions from 20% on 1990 levels by 2020 to 30%, according to reports.
Global leaders meet to promote energy efficiency
The leaders of 15 countries and the European Commission met in Washington DC yesterday to promote join efforts on energy efficiency strategies and initiatives.
Italy first EU nation to adopt LEED building rating system
An Italian building organisation has become the first to implement the LEED green building rating system in an agreement signed yesterday.
SunEdison expands solar power in Italy
Solar power developer SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, has agreed a €47 million financing deal with a German bank to complete 12 solar parks in Italy.
European cities pledge to reduce emissions
The mayors of over 500 European cities will today commit to reducing CO2 emissions by more than 20% by 2020.
EU outlines policy drive for energy efficient vehicles
The EU yesterday outlined its policy to encourage the development and adoption of electric and more energy efficient vehicles.
Vestas receives order for 2100 MW from Portuguese utility
In one of the largest orders ever seen, Danish manufacturer Vestas is to supply EDP Renováveis, the renewables division of Portuguese utility Energías de Portugal, with wind turbines up to a capacity of 2100 MW.
Iberdrola to develop 1500 MW wind project in Romania
Iberdrola Renovables, the renewables division of Spanish energy giant, has acquired the rights to develop 1500 MW of wind power in the east European country of Romania.
365 Energy supplies Dublin with first electric vehicle charging stations
The city of Dublin, Ireland last week unveiled its first electric vehicle charging stations supplied by 365 Energy.