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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 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
The European Parliament and Council have finally confirmed the adoption of energy efficiency labelling for tyres.
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.
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
Talks in Brussels yesterday finally reached a compromise on the EU’s revised Energy Labelling Directive.
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
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.
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.
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.