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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.
Energy Saving Trust water calculator helps users cut consumption
The UK’s Energy Saving Trust has launched a water calculator for consumers aimed at encouraging conservation.
US office buildings should improve energy efficiency, says survey
US offices could do much more to improve their energy efficiency and create a ‘greener’ work environment, according to a survey by IBM.
Sustainable buildings honoured by BREEAM Awards
Sixteen of the most sustainable buildings were honoured last week at Ecobuild in London as part of the BREEAM Awards 2010.
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Communities should get together on heating, water and waste, says report
Local communities should get together on heating, rainwater harvesting and waste disposal and reuse schemes, recommends the UK Green Building Council and the Zero Carbon Hub.
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.
Massachusetts sets standards to improve energy efficiency
The US state of Massachusetts has unveiled new targets to improve energy efficiency that aim to cut electricity use 2.4% and gas use 1.1.5%.
California adopts state-wide green building code
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger earlier this month announced the adoption of the first US state-wide mandatory green building code.
UK overhauls green rating standards for new homes
UK Housing and Planning Minister John Healey has unveiled plans to make the Government’s existing green rating for new homes easier to understand and more consumer-friendly.
Obama orders government to lead the way on emissions and efficiency
President Barack Obama yesterday ordered federal agencies to set a goal for cutting greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency by 2020.