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UK to over-achieve on Kyoto Protocol emissions target
The UK Government released figures yesterday confirming that greenhouse gas emissions fell 1.9% in 2008 and will far exceed targets set by the Kyoto Protocol.
UK feed-in tariffs will benefit homes but not businesses, say critics
The UK Government’s announcement yesterday detailing its Clean Energy Cashback – or feed-in tariff – scheme for small-scale electricity and heat generation have been largely welcomed by green groups and industry.
Obama 2011 budget request backs energy efficiency
US President Barack Obama’s budget request for next year, despite having to deal with a deficit of $1.3 trillion, will boost investment in energy efficiency and nuclear power.
Smart grid could cut US emissions by 12%
Deploying a smart electricity grid across the board in the US could reduce usage and cut emissions by at least 12% by 2030, according to a new report.
US government to cut its own emissions 28% by 2020
President Barack Obama announced a new executive order on Friday that requires the Federal Government to cut its own emissions 28% by 2020.
UK Government unveils feed-in tariffs for microgeneration
The UK Government today announced the details of its Clean Energy Cashback Scheme – or feed-in tariff – for small-scale low-carbon electricity generation and plans to introduce similar incentives for low-carbon heating.
US and EU sign up to Copenhagen Accord as deadline looms
The US and EU formally signed up to the Copenhagen Accord this week as the end of January deadline looms.
More incentives for energy efficiency and clean energy, says Obama
More incentives for energy efficiency and clean energy are what the US needs, President Barack Obama said last night in his State of the Union address.
British public wants more generous feed-in tariffs, says survey
Two-thirds of the British public think the Government’s plans to pay homes, businesses and communities for generating renewable energy should be more ambitious, according to a new survey.
Honda and THINK unveil next generation filling stations
Carmakers Honda and Think have unveiled two innovative approaches to next generation filling stations.