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E.ON and Self Energy launch energy saving ‘no gain, no fee’ service
One of the ‘big six’ UK energy suppliers E.ON is launching a ‘no gain, no fee’ service to help businesses save energy and reduce emissions.
New York Governor promises $40 million to improve energy efficiency
New York Governor David A. Paterson yesterday announced a $40 million investment to improve the energy efficiency of the state’s schools, universities and colleges, hospitals and not-for-profit agencies.
UK Government sets out plans to cut household emissions by a third
The UK Government yesterday laid out its plans to cut household emissions by 29% by 2020 via a green loan scheme aimed at boosting the take up of energy efficiency measures.
Obama unveils incentive plan for home improvements
US President Barack Obama has announced details of plans to provide incentives for homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
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US utilities increase spending on energy efficiency 43%
US utilities last year increased spending on energy efficiency programmes by 43% reaching $5.3 billion, according to the Consortium for Energy Efficiency.
IBM and Johnson Controls join forces to create smart buildings
IBM and Johnson Controls have announced plans to join forces to make buildings smarter, reducing energy and water use.
UK opposition party outlines energy policy
Leader of the opposition Conservative Party, David Cameron, said his government would inspire consumers to use less when he outlined his vision for the country’s energy policy earlier this week.
Obama’s weatherisation plans fall short of target, says report
US President Barack Obama’s ambitious plans to weatherise nearly 600,000 have fallen well short of target, according to a report.
UK’s largest fuel cell to power Transport for London
Transport for London unveiled the UK’s largest hydrogen fuel cell on Friday that will be used to power its headquarters, saving £90,000 a year on bills and cutting emissions 40%.
Energy monitoring comes first at Winter Olympics
In a world’s first, the energy consumption of key venues at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada are being monitored live.