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EU and US join forces to boost energy cooperation
The EU and US are joining forces on a new Energy Council to strengthen cooperation on energy issues including low-carbon sources, new technologies and security of supply.
US agrees efficiency standards for outdoor lighting
Lighting manufacturers and energy efficiency organisations in the US have reached an agreement on national standards for outdoor lighting in streets, car parks and elsewhere.
Funding boost for energy efficiency in US
The latest allocation of funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are aimed at providing a boost to energy efficiency efforts across the country.
US launches $5.5 million prize for energy efficient vehicles
The US Department of Energy has announced $5.5 million in funding for a competition to design a new generation of energy efficient vehicles.
UK Prime Minister says ‘breakthrough’ on climate change reached
UK Prime Minister is hailing the agreement reached by the EU Council on climate change funding a ‘breakthrough’ ahead of the Copenhagen summit in December.
US nuclear industry calls for more federal support
The Nuclear Energy Institute, which represents the nuclear industry in the US, is calling for a comprehensive package of federal policies, financing and tax incentives to support a major expansion.
EDF gets the go ahead for nuclear investment in US
EDF and Constellation Energy have been given the go ahead for investment in the development of new nuclear power in the US.
EU and US agree energy efficiency standards for displays
The EU and US Environmental Protection Agency have agreed new energy efficiency specifications for displays that could save around 9 TWh of electricity over the next five years.
First GE-BP joint carbon capture power plant goes ahead
GE Energy is joining forces with Hydrogen Energy on a proposed 250 MW integrated gasification combined-cycle power plant in Southern California that will capture up to 90% of its CO2 emissions.
Cutting edge energy research gets $151 million boost
US Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced a $151 million boost for cutting edge energy research earlier this week.