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The Energy Bill - a case of government oversight
The shorter and colder days of winter mean higher energy bills for many businesses. Research has found that an office based company will use 50% of its annual gas consumption in winter. So, it’s no surprise that many businesses are focused on cutting energy usage, not only to save money but also to build corporate reputation.
IBM to simplify electric vehicle charging and payment
IBM is taking the lead on a project to simplify electric vehicle charging and payment for customers wherever they are in Europe, the company announced this week.
UK coal use still growing but steady progress on renewables
The UK government’s latest figures on energy production and use, released yesterday, reveal that while coal use is at its highest share in 14 years, renewable electricity is still growing steadily.
US slaps import tariffs on wind towers from China and Vietnam
As the US and China conclude discussions of trade relations, the Commerce Department has slapped still tariffs on wind towers from China and Vietnam.
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UK government delays decision on aviation and shipping emissions
The UK government announced yesterday that it is to delay its decision on whether aviation and shipping emissions should be included in carbon budgets until 2016.
EU makes progress on renewables but UK still lagging
The European Union is still making progress on renewables, with its energy share increasing to 13.4% in 2011, but the UK is still lagging in the league table of nations, according to the latest figures.
EC awards €1.2 billion to innovative renewables projects
The European Commission yesterday announced the award of €1.2 billion to 23 innovative renewable energy projects under the NER300 funding programme.
Europe needs CCS demonstration project now
The European Commission may have failed to make a decision on funding of carbon capture and storage but a demonstration project is needed now, says EURELECTRIC.
UK government’s Energy Bill goes for second reading
The UK government’s long-awaited Energy Bill will go before Parliament this afternoon for its second reading.
Indianapolis becomes first US city to switch to electric fleet
Indianapolis has become the first city in the US to require the purchase of either all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles for its fleet.