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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.
UK Government sets out plans to cut household emissions by a third
The UK Government yesterday laid out its plans to cut household emissions by 29% by 2020 via a green loan scheme aimed at boosting the take up of energy efficiency measures.
Obama unveils incentive plan for home improvements
US President Barack Obama has announced details of plans to provide incentives for homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.