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Audi creates green 'e-diesel fuel of the future' using just carbon dioxide and water 04/05/2015

German car manufacturer Audi says it has created the "fuel of the future" made solely from water, carbon dioxide and renewable sources.
MIT INVENTION TURNS SALT WATER INTO DRINKING WATER USING SOLAR POWER 24/04/2015

From plants to people, every living thing on this planet needs water. But getting enough to survive, and survive comfortably, that can be a little tricky
Interest-free loans would pay for green upgrades: NDP 24/04/2015

The NDP would invest $5 million a year to offer interest-free loans of up to $10,000 to Albertans wanting to put in energy efficient retrofits to their homes and businesses.

HRS showcase ultra-energy efficient biofertiliser pasteurisation technology 24/04/2015

To combat this the HRS system uses waste heat from the plant’s CHP engine via the engine’s cooling water and also recycles the heat (through heat exchanger tubes) used during the pasteurisation process to reduce energy consumption by up to 70%.
‘My Earth’ energy-tracking app encourages sustainable behaviors 24/04/2015

For a generation motivated by technology and fast-moving information, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has created an energy-tracking app to make reducing day-to-day energy usage more accessible.
Franklin Energy Announces Energy Efficiency Experts of Tomorrow Scholarship Recipients 23/04/2015

Franklin Energy Services, LLC, a leading national energy efficiency program implementation firm, is pleased to announce the 2015 recipients of the first annual Energy Efficiency Experts of Tomorrow scholarship program.
Energy-saving project wins national prize 23/04/2015

East Midlands-based social housing provider emh homes is celebrating winning £5000 for its project which aims to help residents save energy and cut carbon waste from their homes.
New dena model project: "Check-in Energy Efficiency" participants 23/04/2015

The German Energy Agency-dena has launched the new project: “Check-in Energy Efficiency: A dena Pilot Project for Energy Optimisation in Hotels & Accommodation”
Nichia laser tech could make TVs 25% more efficient 23/04/2015

Japanese electronics maker Nichia has developed laser technology that could make LCD televisions 25% more energy efficient than LED-based TVs, sources told The Nikkei on Tuesday.
EnTouch 360°: A new energy-conserving technology 23/04/2015

EnTouch Controls, an energy management company, announced a new energy management system called EnTouch 360° with the potential energy saving of 15%.
Energy efficiency in steel industry 22/04/2015

Much of the discussion around energy efficiency tends to center on replacing inefficient devices with newer, more efficient components.
Utilitywise buys energy software firm in £10m deal 22/04/2015

A UK energy and water consultancy has bought an energy software firm. Utilitywise announced today it has bought t-mac Technologies Ltd in a bid to expand the services it offers to customer needs.
Costa brews ‘zero energy’ coffee in new eco-pod 22/04/2015

Costa has opened what it claims is the first “zero energy” coffee shop building in the UK. Dubbed the ‘Eco Pod’, the store at Wrekin Retail Park in Telford boasts a number of energy efficient and sustainable technologies.
Japan Closer to Harvesting Solar Energy from Space 22/04/2015

Since 2008, the Japanese Space Agency (JAXA) has been working hard to develop technologies to transmit electricity wirelessly.
New Battery Imaging Method May Create a Better Future for Renewable Energy 21/04/2015

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.
Energy-efficient production lines for innovative oriented films 21/04/2015

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.
Battenfeld-cincinnati presents efficient extrusion systems at Feiplastic 2015 21/04/2015

At Feiplastic 2015, battenfeld-cincinnati will present its extrusion systems for pipe, profile and thermoforming sheet that offer both high performance and efficiency and save costs and resources.
Efficiency Standards for Commercial and Industrial Pumps Proposed 20/04/2015

The DOE has published a proposal to create energyefficiency standards for both commercial and industrial clean water pumps ranging in size from 1-200 horsepower.
Energy efficiency expert on hunt for firms keen to receive free biomass boiler 19/04/2015

An energy efficiency expert is looking for three Cornish businesses keen to tap into the benefits of a free biomass boilers.
Spray Foam: Smart Choice For Energy-Efficient Buildings 18/04/2015

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 generate €3.5bn in Netherlands’ 18/04/2015

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.
48% of Brits ‘willing to pay more for green energy 18/04/2015

Nearly half (48%) of UK consumers are willing to pay more towards investment in renewable energy and tackling climate change.
Green gobblin’ pastures ahead 18/04/2015

The biggest turkey producer in the UK is going green.Bernard Matthews has set out ‘The Big Green Plan’ with the aim of putting sustainability “at the very heart of the business”.
How Ductless Air Conditioning Saves Energy 17/04/2015

Ductless air conditioning is ideal for cooling a home or a room which is not equipped with the traditional HVAC ductwork.
Switch to greener vans – ‘save £2.6bn in fuel costs’ 16/04/2015

The UK’s commercial vehicle fleet managers could be missing out on £2.6 billion in fuel costs by not switching to ultra-low emission vans.
Nanopillars Could Help Develop More Energy-Efficient Transistors for Electronic Devices 16/04/2015

This study may help reduce energy consumption in smart phones, tablets and laptops by ten times, which could lead to a similar reduction in charging frequency of the batteries suitable for those devices.

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