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China receives EU bank loan of €134 million to improve efficiency

China receives EU bank loan of €134 million to improve efficiency

The European Investment Bank is loaning China €134 million to support four projects aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions by 830,000 tons.

South Africa receives major boost to renewables and efficiency efforts

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.

EU finalises tyre efficiency regulation

EU finalises tyre efficiency regulation

The European Parliament and Council have finally confirmed the adoption of energy efficiency labelling for tyres.

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EU signs up to International Renewable Energy Agency

EU signs up to International Renewable Energy Agency

The EU became the 138th member and the first intergovernmental organisation to join the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) yesterday.

First Solar Marchal solar plant in Spain

Bright future for solar thermal technology in Spain

Bright future for solar thermal technology in Spain

A concentrated solar power plant in the Seville province of Spain is to receive €80 million from the European Investment Bank.

EU reaches agreement on energy labelling

EU reaches agreement on energy labelling

Talks in Brussels yesterday finally reached a compromise on the EU’s revised Energy Labelling Directive.

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Public buildings in Europe will lead the way in energy efficiency

Public buildings in Europe will lead the way in energy efficiency

The European Commission, European Parliament and European Council talks in Brussels yesterday have ruled that public buildings will lead the way in improving the energy efficiency of buildings in the region.

EU gears up to revise energy standards for buildings and appliances

EU gears up to revise energy standards for buildings and appliances

The European Commission, European Parliament and European Council are meeting later today to discuss revising directives on the energy performance of buildings and energy labelling for home appliances.

Sleipner storage project

Global carbon capture and storage projects on the increase

Global carbon capture and storage projects on the increase

The number of carbon capture and storage projects around the world is on the increase, according to a new US Department of Energy database, and the rate of increase is accelerating.

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Green building organisations agree common language

Green building organisations agree common language

The world’s leading green building organisations have reached agreement to adopt a common language for the carbon footprinting of buildings.