US Senators unveiled the latest version of scaled back climate change legislation focusing mainly on reforming offshore drilling – but will also include efficiency rebates for homes and vehicles running on alternative fuels.
Supporting the UK Government’s plans to overhaul the country’s energy system, it published yesterday six ‘illustrative 2050 pathways’, looking at different energy choices and tradeoffs.
UK Transport Secretary Philip Hammond today confirmed that motorists will receive up to £5000 towards the purchase of low-carbon cars from January 2011 onwards.
The UK’s Sustainable Development Commission has released a report today calling for the Coalition Government to step up its green ambitions to make wider reaching efficiency cuts.
Government representatives attending the two-day Clean Energy Ministerial meeting in Washington DC have promised action on over ten initiatives aimed at promoting energy efficiency and clean energy.
The UK’s Committee on Climate Change yesterday urged that Government funding for low-carbon technology research, development and deployment should be protected.
UK utility Scottish and Southern Energy has signed a strategic agreement with Japanese giant Mitsubishi to develop low-carbon energy technologies together.
BP last week demonstrated its commitment to next generation biofuel with the acquisition of US specialist Verenium’s cellulosic biofuel business for $98.3 million.
Last week, the Department of Energy announced $30 million in Recovery Act funding for small businesses developing clean energy technologies.
The proportion of biofuel in road transport fuel exceeded the UK Government’s target last year, but largely failed to meet sustainability criteria, according to the latest figures from the Renewable Fuel Agency.