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UK’s Defra confirms cutting Sustainable Development Commission
UK Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman yesterday confirmed that funding to the Sustainable Development Commission will be cut and the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution is to be axed completely.
Businesses urge US Senate to introduce energy efficiency standard
As climate change legislation flounders in the Senate, a group of nearly 60 businesses, trade associations and environmental groups have written to Senator Harry Reid urging the inclusion of an energy efficiency resource standard for utilities in any redrafted legislation.
Renewable gas could meet 16% of demand, says National Grid
National Grid, which distributes gas and electricity in northeastern US and the UK, says that renewable gas could meet 16% of demand.
UK brewer cheers up anaerobic digestion
Offshoot of UK brewer Adnams has completed construction of a groundbreaking anaerobic digestion plant that will feed renewable gas direct into the national gas grid.
Wind will lead the way in Europe by 2020
Wind power will take the lead from other renewable energy resources in Europe by 2020, according a new report from ENDS Europe.
UK’s Sustainable Development Commission calls for action, but faces axe
The UK’s Sustainable Development Commission has released a report today calling for the Coalition Government to step up its green ambitions to make wider reaching efficiency cuts.
Google signs up to 20-year wind power deal
Search engine giant Google announced earlier this week that it has signed up to a 20-year wind power purchase agreement with NextEra Energy.
US earmarks $30 million to improve home efficiency
The US Department of Energy has announced $30 million in funding for 15 research and deployment projects aimed at improving home efficiency.
UK Government urges contractors to work to energy efficiency code
The UK Government’s Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude yesterday called on all departments and contractors to work together to reach a target of cutting emissions 10% over the next year.
US Government to implement cool roofs initiative
The US Department of Energy launched an initiative earlier this week aimed at implementing cool roof technologies at its facilities and in government buildings.