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EU: Energy efficiency projects for textile and clothing firms 25/09/2014

Among its aims are developing Energy Saving and Efficiency Tools (ESET) for SMEs, with on-site training and assistance for 150 companies. Another 350 firms will be helped to evaluate their production processes and make investments to increase energy efficiency
Energy efficiency scheme 'delivering $1600 saving' 25/09/2014

A review of the Energy Efficiency Improvement Scheme has found that the program saves participating households about $1600 each, Minister for the Environment, Simon Corbell, announced yesterday.
US provides $68m for rural energy projects 25/09/2014

Businesses in the US are expected to save nearly $45 billion (£27.6bn) on their energy bills, thanks to funding announced for energy efficiency and renewable projects.

Energy-efficient appliances will save world $350bn of electricity bill – UNEP 25/09/2014

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP), through its new initiative launched, has said that a shift from energy-efficient appliances would save the world 350 billion dollars annually in electricity bills.
Solar Energy Can Make Saltwater Drinkable in India: MIT 23/09/2014

A desalination technology powered by solar panels could provide enough clean, palatable drinking water to meet the needs of India's water-deficient villages, MIT scientists say.
SunPower Has Produced 1 Billion Solar Cells 23/09/2014

If SunPower’s average annual solar cell production was about 90,000 solar cells, it appears that SunPower will go well beyond this output. So the next billion solar cells they produce will probably occur in just a handful of years.
Road developed to capture energy from passing cars 22/09/2014
MOD saves £2m by battling energy use with LEDs 22/09/2014

The UK’s Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has seen savings of more than £2 million so far by investing in energy efficient lighting.
Public charging station powers mobile devices with footsteps and solar panels 22/09/2014

The ENGO charging station uses kinetic tiles and solar panels to charge up to 14 smartphones at a time, and provides free WiFi access and an emergency phone.
Clean Energy Is a 100 Percent American Success Story 19/09/2014

Across the nation, American businesses, families, and communities are embracing clean, renewable energy that is homegrown, healthy, and can never run out. By finding alternatives to fossil fuels that pollute our air and disrupt our climate, they are showcasing the single most practical way to tackle climate change, starting now.
Renters – 78% support letting only energy efficient homes 19/09/2014

Nearly eight in 10 renters say landlords should not be allowed to let out properties that have very poor levels of energy efficiency as a majority of them find it hard to heat their homes properly.
US invests $23m to boost energy productivity 19/09/2014

The US Government is providing millions of dollars to help manufacturers increase the energy efficiency of their facilities in an effort to double energy productivity by 2030.
EU calls for study of 2020 renewable energy targets 18/09/2014

The European Union said it was looking for consultants to evaluate how consistent bloc-wide renewable energy targets are with national legislative measures.
Businesses go solar to save millions 17/09/2014

More than 15,000 Australian businesses have now installed solar power to reduce their energy bills, and there is the potential for tens of thousands more to follow suit if the Renewable Energy Target (RET) is left as legislated, the Clean Energy Council said Monday.
From Waste-to-Energy Revolution 16/09/2014

Sweden is well ahead of all countries in successfully designing and implementing urban the waste-to-energy (WtE) plan, a process of generating heat and/or electricity from incineration of waste.
Honda wind turbines exceed expectations 15/09/2014

The turbines have outperformed company projections in four of the six months since operation began. At their highest output, the turbines provided 16.26 percent of the plant’s power requirements for the month of April.
These 10 States Are Leading the Way in Solar Power. What's Their Secret? 15/09/2014

Solar power has made incredible progress here in the U.S. According to a new report from Environment America. In the last 10 years, solar panel capacity has increased more than 120-fold. In just 2011 to 2013 alone, solar power has tripled.
Two-thirds of energy efficiency potential unrealised’ under current policies 12/09/2014

Around two-thirds of energy efficiency potential will be unrealised between now and 2035 under existing policies, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Energy Agreement for Sustainable Growth 10/09/2014

The Energy Agreement for Sustainable Growth, concluded by the government with employers, trade unions, environmental organisations and others, contains provisions on energy conservation, boosting energy from renewable sources and job creation.
Hydraulic seafloor carpet could harness the energy of ocean waves 10/09/2014

In the quest for another renewable energy source that can potentially provide a constant source of carbon-free power, researchers at UC Berkeley are working on extracting the energy of ocean waves, and looking to use a hydraulic seafloor 'carpet' to harvest and convert it to usable energy.
NASA wants you to come up with the best wave energy technology 10/09/2014

NASA and the DOE have set up a crowdsourcing campaign to find the best ideas for harnessing wave energy for producing electricity and they're offering up some great tools.
New initiative to support clean energy businesses 08/09/2014

A new initiative that aims to create a support network for the clean energy business and entrepreneur community is being launched in the US.
DECC launches pilot electricity efficiency scheme 04/09/2014

A pilot scheme that provides businesses with financial support to install more efficient electrical technologies that help reduce their peak demand has been launched.
Germany sets new renewable energy record 04/09/2014

Germany has again set a new record in terms of renewable energy, according to the Fraunhofer Institute. The country has become one of the most active markets for clean energy in the world and has regularly set records in terms of renewable energy production.
The UK may become the largest solar market in Europe by the end of this year 04/09/2014

The United Kingdom may end up becoming the largest solar market in Europe by the end of this year, according to a new report from NPD Solarbuzz.
India plans to add 10,000MW wind energy capacity every year 28/08/2014

Indian wind turbine manufacturers and project developers have been advised by the government to make efforts to increase annual capacity addition to five times its current level, a leading Indian newspaper has reported.

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