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US agencies unveil updated action plan for energy efficiency
The US Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency have unveiled an updated energy efficiency action plan for state policy makers and utilities.
French consumers lead the way in turning green
French consumers have the greatest interest in improving the energy efficiency of their homes and cars, according to a survey of six countries by Strategy Analytics.
Europe unveils new plan to boost energy efficiency
The European Commission has outlined a host of proposals to update its energy strategy, boosting energy efficiency and security in the region, while reducing emissions.
UN targets hotels for efficiency improvements
A new initiative from the United Nations World Tourism Organization is targeting the world’s 5.9 million hotel rooms in a bid to increase their energy efficiency.
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Are you as energy efficient as your neighbours?
A US energy efficiency programme in the pacific northwest region is harnessing peer pressure to encourage consumers to save energy.
Welsh businesses sign up to green building charter
Wales is pledging to lead the UK in developing low/zero carbon buildings after signing up 43 organisations and businesses to a green building charter.
$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.
A military approach to energy efficient lighting
A US military campaign to save energy by switching to energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs claims a major success.
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.