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Europe unveils code of conduct for energy efficient data centres
The European Commission has published a voluntary code of conduct for running an energy efficient data centre. The guidelines, recommendations and best practices could reduce energy consumption by up to 20%.
US agencies unveil updated action plan for energy efficiency
The US Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency have unveiled an updated energy efficiency action plan for state policy makers and utilities.
UK adopts feed-in tariffs for renewables
The UK looks set to adopt feed-in tariffs for renewables at last as new legislation in the Energy Bill was agreed by parliament.
IT leaders unite to campaign for energy efficiency
IT leaders including Dell, HP and Intel are uniting with environmental and energy conservation groups to campaign for a national strategy using information and communications technologies to boost energy efficiency.
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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.
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.
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.