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$1 billion energy efficiency programme for low-income Californians
Regional regulator, the California Public Utilities Commission, has approved $1 billion over the three years to tackle energy efficiency in low-income households.
Houston launches energy efficiency building retrofit programme
Houston is teaming up with Siemens Building Technologies and TAC Americas to undertake a major retrofit of the city’s buildings to improve efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
New package to tackle fuel poverty in Scotland
A new package of assistance measures aimed at tackling fuel poverty in Scotland will focus on improving the energy efficiency of the most vulnerable households, as well as providing advice on energy tariffs and available benefits.
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.
Joint effort to bring efficiency at the flick of a switch
Royal Philips Electronics and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are joining forces to develop energy efficiency technologies for buildings.
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.
UK businesses ‘unaware’ of energy efficiency incentives
Over 90% of UK businesses are unaware of Government incentives to improve energy efficiency, according to a survey by air conditioning company Daikin UK.
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.
Shiny roofs and pavements could counter global warming
Researchers in California believe that making city roofs and pavements more reflective could counter global warming by reducing the amount of solar energy absorbed by the earth – equivalent to massive CO2 emission savings.
Scotland to get fair share of energy efficiency funds
The Scottish Government has reached an agreement with energy companies to increase the funds available to Scotland through the country-wide Carbon Emission Reductions Target (CERT).