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California switches on new efficiency standards for TV
The California Energy Commission yesterday officially approved proposals to introduce the country’s most stringent energy efficiency standards for TVs.
US and China pledge to make progress on climate change in Copenhagen
Yesterday US President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao pledged to try and make real progress on climate change at next month’s meeting in Copenhagen.
Global carbon capture and storage projects on the increase
The number of carbon capture and storage projects around the world is on the increase, according to a new US Department of Energy database, and the rate of increase is accelerating.
Green building organisations agree common language
The world’s leading green building organisations have reached agreement to adopt a common language for the carbon footprinting of buildings.
Nissan joins forces with energy company to bring electric cars to Texas
Nissan is joining forces with US energy company Reliant Energy, a subsidiary of NRG Energy, to promote the adoption of electric cars in the oil state of Texas.
US green building sector to contribute $554 billion to economy by 2013
The US green building sector will triple its contribution to the country’s economy over the next four years from its current level of $173 billion to $554 billion, according to a report from the US Green Building Council.
Global investment of $10.5 trillion in low-carbon technology needed, says IEA
A global investment of $10.5 trillion in low-carbon technologies, particularly renewables and energy efficiency, is needed if the worst effects of climate change are to be staved off, says the International Energy Agency.
National Grid US plans three-fold expansion of energy efficiency effort
The US division of National Grid is planning a three-fold expansion of its energy efficiency programmes over the next two years.
Germany tops list of best energy efficiency policies
Germany has topped a list of the best and worst energy efficiency policies drawn up by Ecofys and Germanwatch for WWF and E3G.
US initiative aims to improve transmission efficiency
The US Electric Power Research Institute has unveiled plans for an initiative designed to improve the efficiency of electricity transmission.