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Europe unveils code of conduct for energy efficient data centres
The European Commission has published a voluntary code of conduct for running an energy efficient data centre. The guidelines, recommendations and best practices could reduce energy consumption by up to 20%.
US agencies unveil updated action plan for energy efficiency
The US Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency have unveiled an updated energy efficiency action plan for state policy makers and utilities.
Europe unveils new plan to boost energy efficiency
The European Commission has outlined a host of proposals to update its energy strategy, boosting energy efficiency and security in the region, while reducing emissions.
Welsh businesses sign up to green building charter
Wales is pledging to lead the UK in developing low/zero carbon buildings after signing up 43 organisations and businesses to a green building charter.
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$1 billion energy efficiency programme for low-income Californians
Regional regulator, the California Public Utilities Commission, has approved $1 billion over the three years to tackle energy efficiency in low-income households.
Europe to revise energy efficiency plans
Ahead of the European Commission’s second Strategic Energy Review, Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs has said that key elements of its energy efficiency legislative framework will be revised and improved in the new plans.
UK’s eco-towns set tough standards
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s eco-towns proposal comes under scrutiny once again with the publication of a set of tough standards for them to meet and sustainability assessments of each candidate.
US report calls for research into zero-energy buildings
A report from the US National Science and Technology Council is calling for research and development into building technologies that increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse emissions.
New energy efficiency rating for networks and telecoms
The networking industry and US government research organisation Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have joined forces to launch an energy efficiency rating initiative for network and telecoms systems.
UK renewables target should start with energy efficiency, say Lords
The UK Government must start with energy efficiency if it is to meet the EU’s target for the country of 15% renewable energy by 2020, according to a new report from the House of Lords European Union Committee.