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Energy efficient cement could radically cut emissions
The cement industry, which currently accounts for 8% of global emissions, could radically reduce its climate impact be implementing energy efficiency measures, according to a report from WWF.
npower launches smart grid trial
Grid management technology developed by RLtec is being trialled by electricity generator npower to improve the efficiency of electricity usage and reduce emissions.
Smart driving campaign targets companies
A new campaign from the Energy Saving Trust is targeting companies to help their employees drive more efficiently to cut carbon emissions and fuel use by up to 15%.
New LEED guidelines give more weight to efficiency
The US Green Building Council (USGBC) has approved new guidelines for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for commercial, which will be introduced in 2009.
UK researchers back up climate change committee report
The recommendations from UK Government’s climate change committee are being backed up by a report published by the UK Energy Research Centre.
UK’s climate change committee unveils tough emissions targets
In just over a decade, the UK should reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 21% compared with 2005 levels, according to new recommendation from the UK’s Committee on Climate Change.
Green roofs reduce energy consumption
Green roofs – where traditional roofs are replaced with plants and a watering system – optimise the energy consumption of buildings and have other advantages, say Spanish researchers.
European smart grid essential to boosting renewables
A high level meeting of scientists, businesspeople and government officers at the Technical University of Denmark has concluded that the fastest way to a low-carbon energy system is an interconnected smart power grid for Europe.
Clean tech gets €6 billion boost from European recovery plan
A European Commission recovery plan for the region is calling for a large-scale, long-term investment in clean tech as part of a far-reaching €200 billion package to boost the region’s economy and create jobs.
India launches energy efficiency alliance
A group of Indian industrial private sector firms have come together to form the Alliance for Energy Efficient Economy.