On the morning of December 3, 2024, in Da Nang, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), organized a seminar on "Promoting Energy Efficiency and Conservation Market Investments in the Industrial Sector of Vietnam".

SMRT Trains has introduced Green CBTC Next Gen technology, achieving an 8% energy savings in train operations as part of its plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

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With sustainability dictating economic discourse worldwide, India’s economy faces the risk of buckling under the pressure.

Gardea Residencial in Zaragoza's Miralbueno neighborhood combines sustainable design with modern living. The two-block development features a high-performance ventilated façade made of recyclable porcelain tiles, optimizing energy efficiency. With 38 apartments and community spaces, it enhances both functionality and community integration.

Mexico should promote an efficient energy policy that guarantees the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, and availability of hydrocarbons, given the rise in nearshoring, a research institute said Monday.

A global survey commissioned by ABB reveals that 91% of businesses prioritize energy efficiency in choosing electric motors, with 94% already investing or planning investments in sustainability. The findings highlight the critical role of energy-efficient solutions in reducing costs, meeting sustainability goals, and promoting long-term growth, supported by innovative technologies like ABB's IE6 SynRM motors.

The cement industry is a high-energy consumer. At Do Luong Cement Plant, the average annual electricity consumption is significant, reaching 268,770,410 kWh, equivalent to VND 412 billion, accounting for 35% of the production cost of each product.

Saving energy helps Thai Thuy Footwear Co., Ltd reduce costs, lower product prices, and enhance competitiveness. It also contributes to environmental protection, energy security, and sustainable development.

In a crucial step towards securing a sustainable and energy-efficient future for the African continent, the African Union (AU) launched the African Energy Efficiency Programme and the African Energy Efficiency Alliance at COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The high-level meeting, organised by the African Energy Commission (AFREC) of the African Union at the Africa Pavilion, underscored the role of energy efficiency in closing the energy access gap and driving the transformation of Africa's energy systems.

In an era where energy concerns dominate global discourse, the necessity for efficient and sustainable energy solutions has never been more urgent. Countries worldwide are grappling with how to balance economic growth with environmental preservation. Japan certainly has crafted an exemplary model of energy efficiency even with the daunting challenge of limited natural resources. Explore Japan’s core strategies for success and examine how to adapt these principles globally. These strategies offer valuable lessons for creating sustainable, energy-efficient communities in diverse contexts.

IEA defines energy intensity as the amount of primary energy used to produce a given amount of economic output. It is the key global indicator to track energy efficiency- which is technically the rate of change in primary energy intensity.

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital has earned its fifth Energy Star certification, with officials saying OH has saved more than $4.5 million over the last decade due to energy efficiency practices. According to a release from OH, participating healthcare facilities strive to obtain the Energy Star recognition threshold of 75 or higher. Owensboro Health Regional Hospital scored 77, meaning its Energy Use Index (EUI) is better than 77% of hospitals in the country. Only two other hospitals in Kentucky have been Energy Star recipients longer than Owensboro Health.

Speira’s new “transparent” melting furnace delivers more capacity, more recycling, precise insights and data collection in all process steps with 15 percent less energy.

I had the opportunity to visit a children’s health center located about 300 km away from Astana, on the shores of a beautiful lake. The center, which celebrated its 60th anniversary this year, has introduced green technologies, such as renewable energy and energy efficiency systems. It was inspiring to witness how such initiatives can tangibly improve sustainability while reducing environmental impacts.

Researchers at Rice University have found a new way to improve a key element of thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems, which convert heat into electricity via light. Using an unconventional approach inspired by quantum physics, Rice engineer Gururaj Naik and his team designed a thermal emitter that can deliver high efficiencies within practical design parameters.

Japan and Vietnam have deepened their cooperation based on Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) and issued carbon credits for nine new projects by the end of October.

The industrial sector in the Kingdom consumes approximately 48% of the country's primary energy, with "energy-intensive" industries such as petrochemicals, cement, steel, and aluminium accounting for around 70% of this consumption.

A new commentary, published by members of the Energy Demand Changes Induced by Technological and Social Innovations (EDITS) network, coordinated by IIASA, highlights that switching the focus from how energy is supplied to how energy is consumed can be a more effective approach to reducing carbon emissions with the added benefit of improving wellbeing for all.

Forward-looking EU policies, with people and the economy at their heart, position Europe to become the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050.