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Latest US climate change bill good news for home efficiency
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.
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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 Coalition Government confirms incentives for low-carbon cars
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.
UK’s Sustainable Development Commission calls for action, but faces axe
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.
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Countries promise action on clean technologies
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.
UK must protect low-carbon funding, says advisory committee
The UK’s Committee on Climate Change yesterday urged that Government funding for low-carbon technology research, development and deployment should be protected.
Scottish and Southern Energy joins forces with Mitsubishi
UK utility Scottish and Southern Energy has signed a strategic agreement with Japanese giant Mitsubishi to develop low-carbon energy technologies together.
BP acquires Verenium’s cellulosic biofuel business for $98 million
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.
US small businesses get $30 million for clean energy technologies
Last week, the Department of Energy announced $30 million in Recovery Act funding for small businesses developing clean energy technologies.
Biofuel exceeds UK Government targets but fails on sustainability
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.