Electrical and computer engineers at North Carolina State University have developed a new technique for creating less-expensive, low-power embedded systems -- the computing devices found in everything from thermostats to automobiles.

On November 5, 2015, in Hanoi, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in cooperation with the Embassy of Iceland held a seminar on "The future of clean energy."

On November 6, 2015, at Electricity Hotel, General Department of Energy - Ministry of Industry and Trade organized "Training conference in cost estimation, settlement of full payment and financial compliance audit as specified by the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy".

On November 3rd, 2015, in Washington, DC, the Embassy of Vietnam in the United States in collaboration with the Business Association of Overseas Vietnamese - US foreign affiliates (BAOOVUS) organized a seminar "Vietnam-US Business Partnership for Energy Development".

Expansion of renewable energy sources is one of the important dimensions for promoting the development of the electricity sector to help the electricity sector meet the demand of 7-10% annual growth until 2030.

Right now, the vast majority of the wind power generated on the planet comes from land-based turbines.

In the implementation of the Law on economical and efficient use of energy, Directive No.171/CT-TTg dated November 26, 2011 by the Prime Minister, Directive No.06/2011/CT-UBND and Green Energy Programme of Ho Chi Minh City in 2015 in the phase of 2011-2015, Ho Chi Minh City continues to perform its leading role in the implementation of guidelines on power saving.

German households and industry made great strides last year to use energy more efficiently, according to energy market research group AG Energiebilanzen (AGEB).

In the world of computer gaming, bragging rights are accorded to those who can boast of blazing-fast graphics cards, the most powerful processors, the highest-resolution monitors, and the coolest decorative lighting. They are not bestowed upon those crowing about the energy efficiency of their system. If they were, gaming computers worldwide might well be consuming billions of dollars less in electricity use annually, with no loss in performance.

Energy efficiency is the first step toward achieving sustainability in buildings and it is still the best way to both cut energy use and greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions at the same time. Singapore has committed to reduction in carbon emissions by 7% – 11% by 2020, compared to the current level. The efforts to achieve that goal is reflected through energy efficiency that this city-state undergoes across different sectors.

While lithium-ion batteries are currently the gold standard for batteries and used in most of our electronics -- smartphones, computers, and more -- they have their short-comings.

Water giant to spend £3.5m installing solar panels on reservoir near Manchester to help cut its energy costs.

Garment enterprises apply cleaner production programs, saving more energy thereby contributing to the increased productivity and product quality.

On October 21, 2015, Expert on energy saving, Dr. Nguyen Van Khai came to Dinh To Commune, Thuan Thanh, Bac Ninh to share and disseminate his knowledge about electricity saving appliances and devices.

Project for Solar energy technology application model construction in disadvantaged communes, rural areas with "Villages to apply scientific and technological advances" was piloted in 3 communes: Cam Tuyen commune in Cam Lo district, Trieu Phuoc and Trieu Son in Trieu Phong district, Quang Tri.

An Israeli-Palestinian NGO is using solar and wind energy to transform the lives of a marginalized community of Palestinian famers and shepherds.

The Conference on 5-year implementation of National Target Program for Energy Efficiency and Conservation (phase 2011-2015) was held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 30, 2015.

On October 24, 2015, German House Company Ltd. in Ho Chi Minh City held the official ground breaking ceremony for construction of the German Styled House at 33 Le Duan Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

In the afternoon of Oct. 23, 2015, Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai chaired the steering meeting to set up a mechanism to support the development of solar power projects to ensure prioritized objectives in new and renewable energy sources to meet the energy demands of the country.

"Food processing industry - strategy sector study and subproject pipeline development for improving energy efficiency with integrated ozone and climate benefits" with budget of up to USD200 million.