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Countries promise action on clean technologies
Government representatives attending the two-day Clean Energy Ministerial meeting in Washington DC have promised action on over ten initiatives aimed at promoting energy efficiency and clean energy.
Solazyme delivers 100% algal jet fuel to US Navy
US biotech company Solazyme has delivered 1500 gallons of 100% algal-based jet fuel to the US Navy for testing.
UK must protect low-carbon funding, says advisory committee
The UK’s Committee on Climate Change yesterday urged that Government funding for low-carbon technology research, development and deployment should be protected.
Carbon Trust launches initiative to ‘turbo charge’ UK clean tech sector
As the UK Government slashes spending and the Climate Change Committee urges an opposite approach, the Carbon Trust launches a new initiative to ‘turbo charge’ the country’s clean technology sector.
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BT joins forces with Arqiva and Detica to bid for UK smart meter rollout
BT announced yesterday that it is joining forces with Arqiva and Detica to offer a long-range radio communications solution for the rollout of smart meters in the UK.
Norway tops league of green building, with UK third
Norway has topped a global league of green building for the second year in a row, followed by Brazil in second place and then the UK, which climbs to third place for the first time.
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UK Government to cut low-carbon programmes by £34 million
As the new Coalition Government continues to pledge its green intentions, the Department of Energy and Climate Change has announced a £34 million cut to low-carbon programme.
US small businesses get $30 million for clean energy technologies
Last week, the Department of Energy announced $30 million in Recovery Act funding for small businesses developing clean energy technologies.
US Senators look set to unveil ‘scaled-back’ climate bill
US Senators John Kerry and Joe Lieberman, authors of the proposed American Power Act, look set to unveil a new draft with scaled back ambitions, according to Reuters reports.
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London Olympics to miss renewable energy target
The London 2012 Olympics is unlikely to meet its target of producing 20% of its electricity from new local renewable sources, the London Assembly was told yesterday.