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UK carbon emission reduction targets at risk, warns CBI
The UK is at risk of missing its carbon emission reduction targets despite Government ambition, the CBI is warning.
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Smart meters help UK community cut energy consumption 10%
GE’s smart meters have helped a community in Oxfordshire to cut its energy consumption by 10% as part of a Scottish and Southern Energy project backed by the Department of Energy and Climate Change and regulator Ofgem.
Eurotunnel to run interconnection cable along Channel Tunnel
Groupe Eurotunnel and STAR Capital have announced plans to run an electricity interconnection cable along the Channel Tunnel to link together UK and French networks.
Landis+Gyr’s smart meters chosen for Hydro-Quebec rollout
Swiss smart meter company Landis+Gyr recently acquired by Japanese giant Toshiba has received a major contract today from one of North America’s largest utilities, Hydro-Quebec.
Six low-carbon network projects to compete for Ofgem’s £64 million fund
UK energy regulator Ofgem announced yesterday that six low-carbon network projects will compete for a share of £64 million in funding.
UK Business Secretary sets out future of Green Investment Bank as ‘enduring institution’
UK Business Secretary Vince Cable yesterday fleshed out the Coalition’s plans for its Green Investment Bank, showcasing his vision of an ‘enduring institution’.
UK launches £10k competition for pylon of the future
The familiar profile of the 90,000 electricity pylons that span the UK are to get a makeover, thanks to a new £10k design competition announced today.
“Strong, independent” energy regulator needed for low-carbon future
The UK needs a “strong, independent” energy regulator to secure the country’s low-carbon future, said Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne yesterday, as he presented the conclusions of the Government’s review of Ofgem.
Swiss smart meter firm Landis+Gyr acquired by Toshiba
Swiss energy management and smart meter firm Landis+Gyr is to be acquired by Japanese electronics giant Toshiba in a deal worth $2.3 billion.
US Department of Energy outlines ‘vital and urgent’ strategy
The US Department of Energy unveiled its 2011 strategy last week for its ‘vital and urgent’ mission.