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Americans ill-informed on how to save energy
A recent survey suggests that many Americans have a poor understanding of the factors involved in climate change, the energy consumption associated with everyday activities, and effective means of making individual energy-savings.
EPA outlines rules for greenhouse gas regulation
The US Environmental Protection Agency issued a statement on Friday attempting to clarify how its proposed regulation of greenhouse gas emissions will operate.
New energy efficiency kitemark approved by UK Government
A new energy efficiency kitemark from the BSI has been recognised by the UK Government as an ‘early action metric’ for the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency scheme.
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UK businesses have 50 days to register for CRC and counting
UK Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker is urging businesses to register now for the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme.
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UK Carbon Trust cuts free services
The UK Carbon Trust, which advises organisations on energy use and efficiency, has announced that it is to cut its free services for large organisations.
Public to hold UK Government to account on energy efficiency
The public is being urged to track the UK Government’s energy use, which can now be viewed in real time, and hold it to account on reducing waste.
US home appliance manufacturers call for new efficiency standards
Home appliances manufacturers are calling for improved national efficiency standards and tax credits in the US.
UK Government relaxes approach to zero-carbon homes
The UK Housing Minister Grant Shapps hinted yesterday that the Government could relax the rules on how councils and developers achieve zero-carbon homes targets.
IBM and Tridium join forces on energy efficient buildings
Technology giant IBM is joining forces with software and control specialist Tridium, a division of Honeywell, to develop technologies and solutions for energy efficient buildings.
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UK Government asks for input on faster smart meter rollout
Amid the hullabaloo of the UK Coalition Government’s first Annual Energy Statement yesterday, a prospectus for the country’s smart meter rollout was also published that could potentially bring forward the deadline to 2014.