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Biofuel test flight gets go ahead
The first commercial test flight using a second-generation sustainable biofuel is due to go ahead next Wednesday in New Zealand.
Royal seal of approval for UK clean tech legislation
This week saw formal Royal Assent being given to new UK legislation on energy, climate change and planning aimed at boosting renewables and clean tech.
UK Government’s Pre-Budget Report good news for energy efficiency
UK Chancellor Alistair Darling outlined plans to increase spending on energy efficiency and extend incentives for renewables as part of his Pre-Budget Report earlier this week.
UK Government think tank urges action on energy usage
An annual MOT test assessing the energy performance of UK households and offices could be on the cards, if the Government takes on board recommendations from its think tank Foresight.
London mayor launches efficiency plan
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced a series of measures aimed at making the city more energy efficient, reducing its carbon footprint and creating new ‘green-collar’ jobs.
Dell leads industry in energy efficiency
PC giant Dell has met its ENERGY STAR 5.0 requirements on its laptops and desktops seven months ahead of the US Environmental Protection Agency deadline.
Energy efficiency online tool measures your ‘greenprint’
Energy efficiency specialist Johnson Controls is hoping to make homes and businesses more energy efficient with the launch of a free online tool called greenprint.
Solar power company eyes up carmaker
German solar power company SolarWorld has made an offer for the Opel operations of troubled US carmaker General Motors.
Scottish Power making progress on efficiency targets
UK utility Scottish Power has announced that through energy efficiency measures, the company is on track to reach 46% of its Carbon Emissions Reductions Target by the end of the year.
New device harnesses the power of slow water currents
US engineers are working on a device that could harness the power of slow-moving water currents in oceans and rivers to generate electricity.