Germany continues to surge ahead in the use of renewable energy with the latest statistics showing the amount used in gross domestic consumption is heading towards 30 per cent.

A student accommodation firm is to spend £21 million to install energy-saving lighting in 120 properties across the UK. Unite Students has teamed up with electronics company Philips, which will upgrade the lighting in 23 town and cities in the next two years.

The use of recycling in the manufacturing processes of materials such as iron, steel and aluminium has been “a main driver” of improvements in energy efficiency within the industry.

Google is offering a million-dollar prize for a breakthrough that would make solar or wind generated electricity more enticing for everyday uses.

Smartphones and water are not normally best buddies – as anyone who has dropped their handset in the loo can attest – but that all may change soon thanks to some clever scientist

Brussels has proposed that European countries should increase their overall energy efficiency by 30% by 2013.

Naveen Rabelli's tuk-tuk broke down the first time he rolled it out of his garage. The electrical engineer didn't lose heart: now, he plans to drive his customized three-wheeler all the way to London.

A new ranking has lauded Germany for its energy efficiency, while condemning the United States for lagging near the bottom.

British Gas’s smart meters comprise one electricity meter, one gas smart meter, a communications hub and a smart energy monitor. They all work together wirelessly to relay your energy usage back and present that information in an easy-to-understand package. British Gas will even set it all up for you.

Cách đây 7 năm, Tổng thống Mỹ Bush đã ký một đạo luật đưa ra các tiêu chuẩn cho bóng đèn sử dụng ít năng lượng hơn. Đạo luật năm 2007 về An ninh Năng lượng và Độc lập Năng lượng nhận được sự ủng hộ rộng rãi từ cả hai bên Đảng Quốc hội.

Seven years ago, President Bush signed a law that raised the standards for lightbulbs so they use less energy. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 received broad support from both parties in Congress.

Ngày 27/6, Bộ Nông nghiệp Hoa Kỳ đã công bố Chương trình cho vay và Trợ cấp Phát triển Kinh tế Nông thôn cho các sáng kiến tiết kiệm năng lượng tại các quận New Castle, Kent và Sussex.

A working group from the Gazprom Neft Group (Russia) recently worked with the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) on investment cooperation in upgrading the Dung Quat Oil Refinery. Vietnam Economic News’ Kim Hoa spoke with Dinh Van Ngoc, General Director of the Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited (BSR) about the project.

The Ministry of Construction said five localities including Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Can Tho would pilot using energy efficient and energy-saving construction materials in construction works.

Cơ quan năng lượng quốc tế (IEA) cho biết các thiết bị điện tử kết nối trực tuyến đang gây lãng phí 80 tỷ USD tiền điện trên toàn thế giới vì công nghệ lạc hậu.

The tolling of the evening bell signals the end of the day’s classes at Donyo Wasin primary school. For a few adept pupils like Sotik Leleno, however, it ushers in the time for their private studies under the glow of solar powered lighting.

Windows are one of your home’s most attractive features. Commonly referred to as the eye of the house, windows serve the purposes of beautifying your home and shielding you and your loved ones from natural debris. While often coveted for its aesthetic appeal and ability to provide views, lighting, and ventilation, windows can be a headache for homeowners especially during the dog days of summer.

Germany on Tuesday offered to change a planned reform of its renewable energy policy, trying to end a standoff with the European Commission over green power subsidies and to meet a deadline needed to secure rebates for German industry.

53 doanh nghiệp trong top 100 doanh nghiệp hàng đầu của nước Mỹ cho biết, họ đã tiết kiệm được 1,1 tỷ USD tiền năng lượng, giảm phát thải hơn 58 triệu tấn khí CO2, tương đương với lượng khí phát thải của 15 nhà máy nhiệt điện sử dụng than.

Làm thế nào để tiết kiệm năng lượng tại hệ thống văn phòng là câu hỏi được nhiều chủ doanh nghiệp quan tâm. Dưới đây là lời khuyên của Công ty tư vấn năng lượng Carbon Trust (Anh).