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