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Smart metering programme in California to get $1.63 billion
Southern California Edison’s smart metering program, Edison SmartConnect, is to receive $1.63 billion in funding from the California Public Utilities Commission.
Companies must prepare now for low-carbon economy
Companies must prepare now to move toward a more energy-conscious, low-carbon economy to make the most of the commercial opportunities it brings, says chief executive of the Carbon Trust, Tom Delay.
UK TV campaign to ‘switch off’
The UK Government has launched a major energy efficiency advertising campaign to help individuals cut usage and reduce fuel bills.
Chevron says ‘I will’ to energy efficiency
Energy company Chevron yesterday launched the ‘I will’ campaign in the US aimed at raising awareness of energy efficiency and conservation issues.
Lukewarm response to UK’s energy efficiency package
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s announcement of the Home Energy Saving Programme to help ease the burden of rising fuel costs has met with a cautious welcome.
Small UK manufacturers need more help on green policies
The UK manufacturers’ organisation EEF is calling for the government to give more help to small organisations to improve their environmental performance.
UK Government unveils plans to set a green example
Following the UK Government’s recent pledge to make its IT operations carbon neutral by 2013, Cabinet Office Minister Tom Watson has released a delivery plan to encourage sustainable procurement and reduce carbon emission across Whitehall operations.
US Department of Energy unveils $140 million energy-saving plan
The federal government is the largest single use of energy in the US. In response to a challenge cut energy usage, the Department of Energy has unveiled four projects costing $140 million that will increase efficiency and use of renewables, while decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, at its facilities.
Carbon Trust and British Computer Society to help data centres cut energy usage
The Carbon Trust and the British Computer Society (BCS) have announced joint plans to develop a simulation software tool to help IT data centres become more energy efficient.
US energy efficiency and renewables projects receive $2.55 million
The US Department of Agriculture has awarded over $2.55 million in loans and grants to 39 farms and rural businesses to install energy efficiency and renewable technologies.