E.ON has awarded a contract for a 400MW wind project located off the south coast of England.

The implementation and operation of the EnMS led to a greater understanding of the importance of operational control of significant energy users and how they can lead to sustained performance improvements.

On the basis of the data provided by Colusa Miliket, after the intro¬duction of the Energy Managemnt System measures, it was possible to see 12% savings in energy consumption.

The performance change of the facility for the first 8 months of 2012 following the implementation of the management system. This has yielded an average 1% on the power consumption when compared to the baseline year of 2011.

Energy consumption of 107.09 kWh and 29.6 kg of foil oil per production of 1,000 litres of beer in 2012 have also improved to 105.7 kWh and 28.96 kg of fuel oil respectively per 1,000 litres of beer in 2013. This has effectively increased the bottom line of the organisation.

In April and May, two earthquakes destroyed large swaths of Nepal leaving 3 million people homeless. As they moved into tents and temporary shelters, the risks of fire and health hazards related to cooking have increased.

The new furnace will emit less dust and be far more energy-efficient, says Bjørn Ugedal, CEO of Glencore Manganese Norway AS.

The Irish Government is investing €18.6 million (£13.4m) in energy efficiency projects.Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alex White said the cash will be used for 29 energy -saving and renewable projects.

Mexico has opened a wind farm with a capacity of 155MW in Baja California.

Schneider Electric presented today its latest energy efficiency project for buildings, developed for Skanska’s Green Court Bucharest office building.

Armenia is receiving $8.5m (£5.3m) to explore for geothermal resources in the country.

The Scottish Government is funding almost a quarter of a million pounds for five geothermal projects.

In its entirety, the Turkana wind power project is worth $700 million and will reportedly have a 310 megawatt capacity that will boost Kenya’s installed energy capacity by 20 percent.

A new research project that aims to make renewable energy cheaper than coal in the next 10 years has been launched.

The first commercial-scale solar plant in Kazakhstan has received funding worth €80 million (£58m).

Belfast International Airport has embarked on an energy economy drive designed to lop £100,000 off its electricity, gas and oil bills.

It probably makes sense to you that idling your car —running your engine when you’re not moving— truly gets you nowhere. It reduces your vehicle’s fuel economy, costs you money, and creates pollution.

Morocco is receiving €80 million (£50.4m) to boost sustainability in the country.It aims to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, raise awareness, reduce operating costs and improve competitiveness, states the EBRD.

The new three-year scheme will target low income homes, carrying out essential repairs and energy saving upgrades.

S&C Electric Europe has brought power to two primary schools in rural Zambia by combining solar with energy storage technology.

The township has started the process of replacing more than 850 streetlights with LED technology, a move that will save the municipality about $65,000 a year.

The Glasgow manufacturers responsible for the invention of the world’s largest zero carbon 90ᵒC district heat pump has been shortlisted for a green tech award, with the chance of winning £20,000 to go towards the next project.

Government inspectors will start checking stores starting Sunday to ensure they are stocking energy efficient refrigerators and freezers.

Xylem, a leading global water technology provider, has launched a next-generation, global range of highly-efficient in-line and end-suction pumps, which is claimed to reduce energy costs while improving performance

Seven US companies have been awarded funds for energy storage projects. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has invested the money.

Investing in green energy can build tougher economies and competitiveness in gulf countries.