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Come April, buyers may choose car based on fuel economy rating 03/02/2016

Carmakers from April 1 may have to affix a label mentioning the fuel economy star rating which will help buyers choose vehicles on the basis of efficiency benchmark.
Clinton rolls out energy efficiency plan 03/02/2016

Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign Tuesday rolled out a plan to increase building energy efficiency standards as a way to cut emissions and save on energy costs.
Paris goals will cost $12 trillion, says Bloomberg 03/02/2016

More than $12trn will need to be invested in new renewable power generation over the next 25 years to achieve the climate goals laid out in the Paris agreement, according to a new report from research group Bloomberg New Energy Finance and sustainability non-profit Ceres.

Rio Olympics earns top sustainability benchmark 02/02/2016

The 2016 Rio Oympic and Paralympic games has been awarded the top global sustainability certificate for events, ISO 20121.
North Africa Solar Power Conference To Be Held in Cairo Next Week 02/02/2016

The Solar Power North Africa Conference is scheduled to take place in Cairo between 9 and 10 February, aiming to forge renewable energy-based solutions to the region’s energy challenges.
Energy efficiency can save soldiers' lives, says NATO 02/02/2016

Reducing the energy consumption of the military is 'an operational imperative' and can save soldier lives, according to military alliance NATO.
How retailers can harness green buildings to boost profits 01/02/2016

World Green Building Council issues new research suggesting greener shops can boost customer experience – and grow the bottom line
Mandatory energy rating proposed for pool pumps in Australia 01/02/2016

Investigations are underway to examine the costs and benefits of introducing mandatory Minimum Energy Performance Standards for swimming pool pumps in Australia.
UK consumers waste twice as much food as they think, Sainsbury's finds 30/01/2016

British families squander twice as much money on food waste each month as they think they do, according to YouGov research commissioned by Sainsbury's.
Ethiopia and Denmark Agree to Work On Renewable Energy Development 29/01/2016

Denmark is keen to work with Ethiopia on renewable energy development.
Innovation key ‘to meeting UK’s 2050 energy targets’ 29/01/2016

Innovation will be “absolutely fundamental” if the UK is to meet its 2050 energy and carbon targets.
Ban Ki-moon calls for doubling of clean energy investment 29/01/2016

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for global investment into clean energy to be doubled by 2020 in order to keep global temperature increases below 2C as set out in Paris.
EU tightens rules for cleaner cars 28/01/2016

The European Commission is proposing stricter rules to ensure car manufacturers comply with all safety, environmental and production requirements.
Wadebridge to slash power prices when sun shines 27/01/2016

Householders in Wadebridge, Cornwall are being offered cheaper electricity when the sun is out.
£40m to boost green cars across UK 26/01/2016

The government is investing £40 million in projects which boost the use of electric vehicles.
Gulf countries could save $87bn with renewable energy 25/01/2016

Gulf countries could save up to $87 billion from lower gas and oil prices if they achieve their renewable energy targets by 2030.
Pavegen Brings Energy Generated by Soccer to Lagos, Nigeria 25/01/2016

Lagos, the megacity of Nigeria, has found a new energy source, thanks to Pavegen.
Beat winter with a sefl-heating battery 25/01/2016

Researchers believe they have found the next way to cure winter blues – for electric vehicle battery technology.
Energy storage ‘a reality for stable power solutions’ 23/01/2016

Energy storage is a technology which can deliver stable solutions to the power system.
Cook Islands On Target To Be 100 Percent Renewable 23/01/2016

The islands made its renewable target only in 2010 in a bid to wean itself off a reliance on imported diesel-generated power.
RSPB to power half of UK operations with wind 23/01/2016

Europe's largest nature conservation charity will install a wind turbine at its national headquarters in Bedfordshire that will generate enough electricity to power more than half of its 127 UK locations.
US Navy launches first biofuel-powered ship 23/01/2016

The first ever US Navy ship to run on an alternative fuel blend as part of its regular operations, has been deployed from California.
European firms ‘the most sustainable’ 22/01/2016

The world’s most sustainable companies are in Europe.
RE100 companies halfway to 100% renewable target 22/01/2016

The 53 companies that have signed up to the RE100 pledge to source 100% renewable energy are on average, halfway to their goals, a new report by The Climate Group and CDP shows.
Holyrood joins Scotland's resource efficiency drive 22/01/2016

The Scottish Parliament has become the latest organisation to sign up to a national resource efficiency campaign in Scotland.
EU Kicks Off Green Energy Drive for Militaries 21/01/2016

A new EU-led initiative is underway to encourage militaries on both sides of the Atlantic to adopt green energy and become more energy efficient.

Tripling renewables, doubling efficiency are ‘feasible’, says IEA

National Energy Efficiency Programme - Ministry of Industry and Trade