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US Government backs energy-saving windows
The US Department of Energy announced last week that it is to back a Minnesota-based company making energy-saving windows with a $72 million loan.
Sustainable buildings honoured by BREEAM Awards
Sixteen of the most sustainable buildings were honoured last week at Ecobuild in London as part of the BREEAM Awards 2010.
Daimler and BYD join forces on electric vehicles for China
German carmaker Daimler last week agreed to join forces with BYD on the development of electric vehicles for the Chinese market.
UK Government issues guidelines for regional renewables
Regional authorities in England got a helping hand on renewables and low-carbon technologies last week with the publication of new Government guidelines.
UK Government plans aim to end grid connection backlog
The UK Government yesterday announced proposals to change the way new electricity generation if connected to the country’s power grid and speed up the process.
UK to test the water for wave and tidal energy
England and Wales are to carry out a full Strategic Environmental Assessment for wave and tidal energy for the regions.
EC completes €4 billion funding for energy infrastructure
The European Commission announced the selection of 43 major energy infrastructure projects that will receive €2.3 billion, completing the €4 billion Economic Recovery Package.
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.
US invests $100 million cutting-edge energy research
US Energy Secretary Steven Chu earlier this week announced a $100 million investment in cutting-edge research into energy storage, electrical power technology and building efficiency.
Iberdrola creates offshore wind division in Scotland
Iberdrola Renovables, the renewables arm of Spanish utility Iberdrola, has announced plans to create an offshore wind division based in Glasgow, Scotland.