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UK smart meter company receives £4 million boost from Carbon Trust
UK smart meter company Intamac Systems is to receive a £4 million investment boost from Carbon Trust Investments, Seraphim Capital and Chandos Fund.
UK needs £550 billion investment to meet renewable energy targets
The UK will need an estimated £550 billion investment to meet its climate change and renewable targets between now and 2020, according to a new report out today.
Scotland launches community-owned renewables study
Scottish Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead yesterday announced a new study of early stage financing for renewables projects that could put ownership into the hands of local communities.
Australia bolsters support for renewables
The Australia Government has reformed its renewables legislation in a move that could unlock more than AU$20 billion in investment for major generation projects, according to reports.
Dangers of carbon sequestration are real, says researcher
An international expert in geophysics and climate science, Gary Shaffer, has said the dangers of carbon sequestration are real and should not be underestimated.
Ontario opens energy efficiency programme for industry
The Ontario Power Authority last week opened a new energy efficiency programme aimed at helping large industrial companies reduce their electricity consumption.
GE to double investment in clean R&D over next five years
US giant GE has committed to investing an additional $10 billion – over double its previous investment – in clean research and development.
EPA efficiency programme helps US automakers cut fossil fuels 12%
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star programme has helped automakers cut fossil fuel usage by 12% and reduce greenhouse gas emission by over 700,000 tons of CO2.
EU pushes for single electricity and gas market
The European Commission is pushing 20 Member States to take action on implementing legislation to create a single market for electricity and gas.
UK energy secretary pledges “radical overhaul” of homes
UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne will today champion the Coalition Government’s ‘Green Deal’, pledging a “radical overhaul” of the country’s homes.