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Lighting revolution on the way, say researchers
A revolution in lighting based on light-emitting diodes is on its way, say researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Europe puts appliance power consumption on standby
The European Commission has officially adopted measures to reduce the standby energy consumption of household and office appliances.
UK Government unveils plans to meet 2016 zero-carbon homes target
The UK Government has outlined details of how its target of making all new homes zero carbon by 2016 could be possible.
Energy savings from buildings not being realised, says UN report
A report from the United Nations Environment Programme says that cost-effective energy savings in the building and construction sector are not being tapped into.
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Europe reaches compromise on climate policy
The European Union has agreed a compromise deal that will increase the region’s share of renewable energy to 20% by 2020 but still includes a controversial 10% target for biofuels.
Scotland to help SMEs with energy efficiency
The Scottish Government has extended its loan scheme for small businesses to cover energy efficiency measures and renewable energy installations.
New LEED guidelines give more weight to efficiency
The US Green Building Council (USGBC) has approved new guidelines for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for commercial, which will be introduced in 2009.
London mayor launches efficiency plan
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced a series of measures aimed at making the city more energy efficient, reducing its carbon footprint and creating new ‘green-collar’ jobs.
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.