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DOE to award $80 billion in efficiency contracts
The US government – the country’s largest single user of energy – is to have $80 billion at its disposal for energy efficiency, renewable energy and water conservation projects at its buildings and facilities.
UK Government unveils plans to meet 2016 zero-carbon homes target
The UK Government has outlined details of how its target of making all new homes zero carbon by 2016 could be possible.
UK invests £12 million in biomass heating
The UK Government has announced £12 million in funding for industry, businesses and community groups investing in biomass-fuelled heating and combined heat and power systems.
UK universities champion energy and water efficiency
The University of Bath in southwest England has cut its electricity and water usage through energy efficiency measures encouraged by energy efficiency ‘champions’.
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Super-efficient technology to power your home
A super-efficient way of powering, heating and cooling homes using vegetable oil could be on the cards thanks to research at the Newcastle University in the UK.
Scotland to help SMEs with energy efficiency
The Scottish Government has extended its loan scheme for small businesses to cover energy efficiency measures and renewable energy installations.
Royal seal of approval for UK clean tech legislation
This week saw formal Royal Assent being given to new UK legislation on energy, climate change and planning aimed at boosting renewables and clean tech.
UK Government think tank urges action on energy usage
An annual MOT test assessing the energy performance of UK households and offices could be on the cards, if the Government takes on board recommendations from its think tank Foresight.
London mayor launches efficiency plan
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced a series of measures aimed at making the city more energy efficient, reducing its carbon footprint and creating new ‘green-collar’ jobs.
UK adopts feed-in tariffs for renewables
The UK looks set to adopt feed-in tariffs for renewables at last as new legislation in the Energy Bill was agreed by parliament.