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Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s to generate revenue by using less energy

Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s to generate revenue by using less energy

UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s is joining forces with smart grid and demand management company KiWi Power to pilot a revenue-generating energy management programme.

Tesco green store in Shrewsbury

Tesco switches on all-LED UK store in Loughborough

Tesco switches on all-LED UK store in Loughborough

UK supermarket retailer Tesco this week opened its first all-LED store in Loughborough in the Midlands.

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US and UK governments switch onto energy efficient data centres

US and UK governments switch onto energy efficient data centres

US and UK authorities have announced new efforts on energy efficient data centres in recent weeks.

More to benefit from Warm Front scheme, says UK government

More to benefit from Warm Front scheme, says UK government

Thousands more households in England will be eligible for help under the Warm Front scheme, says the UK government. 

US President promises to heat up industrial energy efficiency

US President promises to heat up industrial energy efficiency

As US President Barack Obama begins his campaign for re-election, he has promised help to encourage new investment in industrial energy efficiency.

UK small businesses failing to get to grips with energy efficiency

UK small businesses failing to get to grips with energy efficiency

Small and medium-sized businesses in the UK are failing to take responsibility for energy efficiency in the workplace, according to research from energy company E.ON.

UK building society pioneers efficiency tool for employees

UK building society pioneers efficiency tool for employees

UK building society Nationwide is working with the Carbon Trust to develop a online tool to help its 15,000 employees become more energy efficient.

National Grid gets go ahead for smart grid pilot in Massachusetts

National Grid gets go ahead for smart grid pilot in Massachusetts

National Grid has been given the final go ahead for a $44 million smart grid project with 15,000 of its customers in the Massachusetts city of Worcester. 

UK government earmarks £7 million for Green Deal loans

UK government earmarks £7 million for Green Deal loans

The UK government announced the latest steps in its flagship home efficiency scheme, including a £7 million loan for the Green Deal Finance Company.

Shimizu completes work on world’s lowest emitting building

Shimizu completes work on world’s lowest emitting building

Japanese contractor Shimizu has completed work on a building in Tokyo that it claims will emit the least amount of CO2 in the world.