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Efficiency focus for US recovery plan
A multi-billion dollar infrastructure investment in the US, which includes a raft of energy efficiency measures, has been outlined by President-elect Barack Obama in bid to push the US out of recession.
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.
CBI and Carbon Trust joint forces on energy efficiency
The CBI and Carbon Trust are to join forces to promote the opportunities of improving energy efficiency to UK businesses.
Industry unites to develop energy management standard
The International Standards Organization, led by the UK, US and Brazil, is developing a general standard for energy management across all energy-using sectors.
Toshiba announces carbon capture pilot plant
Japanese conglomerate Toshiba has announced plans to install carbon capture technology at Sigma Power Ariake’s Mikawa coal-fired thermal power plant in Omuta City, Japan.
O2 launches energy efficient phone charger
Telefónica O2 UK has launched an energy efficient mobile phone charger that could cut energy consumption by as much as 70% compared with standard models.
Scotland hopes to be ‘Saudi Arabia’ of renewable marine energy
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has officially launched the £10 million Saltire Prize challenge to develop a renewable marine technology that could unleash the region’s potential.
Hawaii signs up to electric car network
The Governor of Hawaii Linda Lingle has signed a deal with Better Place to add the state to the growing list of countries and regions developing an electric cars infrastructure.
EU funding to boost energy efficiency in low income households
A proposal from the European Commission would allow member states to co-finance the installation of energy efficiency measures in the lowest income households.
EU agrees compromise on car emission targets
European Union member states have agreed on a compromise deal that will phase in an 18% cut in emissions from cars between 2012 and 2015.