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New research could yield better biofuel
New research in the US could yield better biofuel from oilseed crops like safflower and waste material like orange peel.
Obama’s weatherisation plans fall short of target, says report
US President Barack Obama’s ambitious plans to weatherise nearly 600,000 have fallen well short of target, according to a report.
GE and Juice join forces on smart electric vehicle charging device
GE and charging specialist Juice Technologies are joining forces to develop an intelligent charging device for plug-in electric vehicles.
Obama announces first new nuclear power station in US for 30 years
US President Barack Obama yesterday announced plans for the first new nuclear power station in the country for nearly 30 years.
New York giving consumers $16.8 million to swap appliances
The US state of New York is offering consumers $16.8 million in rebates for purchasing energy efficient appliances over the next week.
US launches multi-agency initiative to boost building efficiency
Seven US federal agencies, including the Department of Energy, are joining forces to fund research into improving building efficiency.
UK and Ethiopia to lead climate change finance group
The Prime Ministers of the UK and Ethiopia, Gordon Brown and Meles Zenawi, are to lead a climate change finance group, they announced with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday.
California launches $20 million incentive scheme for green trucks
The US state of California is launching a $20 million incentive scheme to boost the sales of hybrid trucks and buses.
US Senator introduces rooftop solar energy initiative
US Senator for Vermont Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation aimed at supporting the installation of over 10 million rooftop solar systems over the next decade.
Strong wind growth in China, US and Europe bucks predictions
The world’s wind power capacity grew by nearly a third in 2009, taking total installations to 157.9 GW with China leading the way, according to the Global Wind Energy Council.