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US reaches milestone of 200,000 ‘weatherized’ homes

US Vice President Joe Biden announced last week that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has reached the milestone of ‘weatherizing’ 200,000 low-incomes homes.

UK public-private partnership launches energy efficiency housing project

The Energy Technologies Institute announced today the launch of a £3 million project to improve the energy efficiency of the UK’s 26 million existing homes.

New energy efficiency kitemark approved by UK Government

A new energy efficiency kitemark from the BSI has been recognised by the UK Government as an ‘early action metric’ for the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency scheme.

UK businesses have 50 days to register for CRC and counting

UK Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker is urging businesses to register now for the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme.

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UK Carbon Trust cuts free services

UK Carbon Trust cuts free services

The UK Carbon Trust, which advises organisations on energy use and efficiency, has announced that it is to cut its free services for large organisations.

Public to hold UK Government to account on energy efficiency

Public to hold UK Government to account on energy efficiency

The public is being urged to track the UK Government’s energy use, which can now be viewed in real time, and hold it to account on reducing waste.

HomeSun offers free solar panels to UK homes

HomeSun offers free solar panels to UK homes

UK company HomeSun is offering free solar panels to homes with south-facing roofs in return for receiving the Government’s feed-in-tariff.

Watered-down US energy bill fails to win support

Watered-down US energy bill fails to win support

US Senator Harry Reid has given up hope of passing a watered-down energy bill before the summer recess after failing to garner enough Republican support.

IEA commends French energy policy but urges electricity market reform

IEA commends French energy policy but urges electricity market reform

The International Energy Agency last week commended France’s effort to adapt its energy policy to meet climate change targets, but urged it to move ahead with electricity market reforms.

US home appliance manufacturers call for new efficiency standards

US home appliance manufacturers call for new efficiency standards

Home appliances manufacturers are calling for improved national efficiency standards and tax credits in the US.