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UK Government announces £10 million for offshore wind
UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne will today announce £10 million in grants for companies in the offshore wind supply chain.
US President announces $1.45 billion loan for Abengoa Solar
US President Barack Obama announced loans totalling $2 billion to concentrating solar power specialist Abengoa Solar and panel manufacturer Abound Solar Manufacturing late last week.
UK associations merge to create “common voice” for hydrogen and fuel cell industry
Two UK associations, Fuel Cells UK and UK Hydrogen Association, are merging into a single organisation to create a “common voice” for the industry.
Offshore wind developers join forces with Carbon Trust
Its future may – or may not – be in jeopardy, but the UK’s Carbon Trust this week announced that its Offshore wind Accelerator aimed at driving down the costs of the technology now counts seven major wind developers as members.
UK Government axes planning quango in favour of fast-track system
The UK Coalition Government has confirmed its intention to axe the Infrastructure Planning Commission, which was established by the previous administration earlier this year to make decisions on major infrastructure projects.
UK Government earmarks £1 billion for regional businesses
The UK Government has earmarked £1 billion to help regional businesses most affected by public spending cuts and the abolition of Regional Development Agencies, which have been instrumental in driving low-carbon investment.
Energy efficiency has bigger impact than thought, says new study
A new study indicates that switching off lights and electrical appliances when not in use, as well as choosing more efficient models, has more impact on reducing CO2 emissions than previously thought.
UK Government must take action to meet emissions targets
The UK Coalition Government must take action urgently over the next year to avoid missing the country’s legally binding carbon emissions reduction targets, according to the Committee on Climate Change.
Unilever tops UK ranking of energy efficiency and carbon reduction
Unilever has topped a UK ranking of energy efficiency and carbon reduction performance drawn up by the FTSE.
Smart meters not enough to cut domestic energy consumption
A new study released by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) reveals that smart meters alone are not sufficient to cut domestic energy consumption.