On April 20, 2015 in Ho Chi Minh city, the Ministry of Construction, the Embassy of Denmark and Ho Chi Minh city Energy Conservation Center (ECC HCMC) jointly organized a training of trainers (briefly called TOT) on applying the National Technical Regulations QCVN 09: 2013 / BXD – in construction with efficient use of energy.

A new method could improve energy storage of everything from portable electronics to electric microgrids. Scientists have developed a new X-ray imaging technique to visualize and study the reactions in lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.

Valmet has launched a new and patented calendering technology to the market. The new aqua cooling technology improves the calendering results compared to usual paper production conditions.

With the help of Danfoss drives, the Aarhus water treatment plant in Denmark not only ensures clean water – it also produces more electricity and heating than it consumes.

At Chinaplas 2015 in Guangzhou, German manufacturer Brückner Maschinenbau will mainly focus on two areas of a modern plastics film production: reduced energy consumption and raw material usage as well the manufacture of special functional plastic films.

On April 20, 2015, under the guidance of the Hanoi People’s Committee, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the provincial Department of Industry and Trade, the groundbreaking ceremony was held for construction of Energy Manager Training Center in Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park, Hanoi.

Consumer advocates are pushing California to enact tough new energy efficiency rules for computer monitors.The Consumer Federation of America said computer monitors waste millions of dollars worth of electricity and the situation can be corrected.

Derek Watson, Nhà quản lý của Trường Đại học St Andrews cho biết: "Chúng tôi hy vọng rằng những phương tiện giao thông này sẽ giúp giảm chi phí năng lượng và ảnh hưởng tới môi trường trong mỗi chặng đường đi được."

In the current trends of development, the environmental problems have so far been considered to be trade-offs for developing countries. However, experts still can reconcile both elements if the government, businesses and consumers join hands.

Reducing energy intensity is an urgent task, identified in the strategy of socio-economic development of the country. However, with the current energy consumption, the issue of energy intensity reduction is still troublesome.

The research outcome "Modeling the control system of public lighting to save energy in Thai Binh" realistically applied in Thai Binh city has helped save energy, protect the environment and reduce costs of operation, management, and maintenance of the system.

Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) reveals that in the framework of the International Exhibition of LED/OLED Technology and Lighting Equipment in Vietnam to be held in HCM City during May 7-9, 2015 there will be a presentation for Vietnamese businesses about the Project "Development and promotion of LED lighting technology in Vietnam".

During April 4-21, 2015 the Department of Industry and Trade in collaboration with EVN Hanoi examines the use of energy in 92 key enterprises in 12 districts of Hanoi to assess the level of energy consumption and the observance of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy.

Dak Lak Provincial People' Committee (PPC) has issued a Official Letter No. 2211/UBND-CN, dated April 07, 2015 dispatched to departments, industries and local organizations, districts and communes, People's Committees of districts, towns, city, and the Electricity Company of Dak Lak on the use of power with savings and efficiency.

Last month, we reported how clean tech company Pavegen had installed six people-powered kinetic energy tiles in the middle of a corridor in SNCF’s Innovation & Research office in Paris in order to illuminate the corridor’s LED strip lighting.

The Deutsche Energie-Agentur (DENA) – the German Energy Agency – and the Rhineland-Palatinate Energy Agency launched a series of events in Bad Kreuznach today to help representatives of municipal administrations systematically develop and implement energy efficiency measures.

A windfarm in Scotland is set to provide the cheapest electricity ever produced by an offshore wind farm by using two recently launched technologies, developer Mainstream Renewable Power said.

Designing an energy-efficient home or building is no longer simply a great idea, but is becoming mandatory in some of the United States.

Smart grids could save up to €3.5 billion in the Netherlands, a new survey claims. Renewable sources such as wind and solar power fluctuate due to the weather but smart grids help balance the supply and demand.

The Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant will be built in Thuan Nam District and Ninh Thuan 2 in Ninh Hai District. Total expected capacity will be around 4,000 MW for each plant and will use light water reactor technology.