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Boosting efficiency at the surface
US researchers are working on a coating for the moving parts of pumps that promises to reduce friction and increase efficiency.
Malta pledges to cut energy consumption by 3% by 2010
Malta has unveiled plans to cut national energy consumption by 3% by 2010 and by 9% by 2016 as part of its 2009 budget.
New Jersey energy plan sets efficiency and renewable standard
New Jersey Governor John Corzine has unveiled an energy plan for the state that aims to intensify energy efficiency and conservation efforts and increase its renewables portfolio.
French consumers lead the way in turning green
French consumers have the greatest interest in improving the energy efficiency of their homes and cars, according to a survey of six countries by Strategy Analytics.
New method turns industrial waste into biofuel
Researchers from the University of Oxford have devised a means of turning an industrial waste chemical into the biofuel methanol.
Europe unveils new plan to boost energy efficiency
The European Commission has outlined a host of proposals to update its energy strategy, boosting energy efficiency and security in the region, while reducing emissions.
UN targets hotels for efficiency improvements
A new initiative from the United Nations World Tourism Organization is targeting the world’s 5.9 million hotel rooms in a bid to increase their energy efficiency.
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Are you as energy efficient as your neighbours?
A US energy efficiency programme in the pacific northwest region is harnessing peer pressure to encourage consumers to save energy.
Scotland calls for North Sea ‘supergrid’
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond is calling for a North Sea supergrid to export surplus renewable energy generated by the region to the rest of Europe.
Welsh businesses sign up to green building charter
Wales is pledging to lead the UK in developing low/zero carbon buildings after signing up 43 organisations and businesses to a green building charter.