International News |

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.
Nissan receives 2016 Energy Conservation Center Award 21/01/2016

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that it has received the 2016 Energy Conservation Center for its energy-saving activities across the company.
EC has proposed a new 30% energy savings target for 2030 21/01/2016

The European Commission has proposed a new 30 % energy savings target for 2030 as part of its new vision on energy efficiency beyond 2020.
Energy storage costs could fall by 70% by 2030 21/01/2016

Focusing only on investment is leading to the perception that energy storage is more expensive than it actually is.
Scottish 'doggy bag' scheme could cut restaurant food waste by 42% 21/01/2016

The Scottish Government has launched a new food-waste reduction scheme designed to encourage restaurant goers to take their leftovers home with them.
Peterborough opens £72m energy recovery plant 21/01/2016

A new state-of-the-art Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Peterborough is expected to help the city divert 95% of its waste from landfill.
RWE to expand into large-scale solar 21/01/2016

German energy firm RWE, one of the world's largest operators of offshore wind farms, has announced plans to expand into new markets, including large-scale solar PV.
New methods for more energy-efficient internet services 20/01/2016

Mina Sedaghat has developed techniques and algorithms to manage and schedule the resources in these large data centres atmore efficiently and with a lower environmental impact.
Advanced bearings open door to more fuel efficient aircraft propellers 20/01/2016

EU has developed bearings for sustainable air travel with reduced fuel consumption and emissions.
Renewable Energy Projects In Africa And Caribbean Receive $46 Million Funding 20/01/2016

Four renewable energy projects set to be developed in Africa and the Caribbean have been awarded $46 million in funding.
New expo to promote energy efficiency 20/01/2016

Energy Efficiency Expo will become an annual event and conference starting 2017.
Sainsbury's and Wyke Farms form green gas partnership 20/01/2016

Two sustainable behemoths have formed a partnership which will see renowned cheese producers Wyke Farms generate green biogas to be used by Sainsbury's stores.
NFL stadium to cut energy use by three quarters 20/01/2016

Sun Life Stadium, the home of the Miami Dolphins American football team, has announced that its stadium floodlights will be converted to an 'advanced LED system' that will cut energy use by approximately 75%.
Rapid switch to renewable energy can put Paris climate goals within reach 19/01/2016

Countries can deliver on the promises of the historic Paris climate change agreement by rapidly scaling up wind and solar power to 36% of the global energy mix by 2030.
Low carbon auto projects win government cash 19/01/2016

Five low carbon automotive projects, led by West Midlands giants such as Jaguar Land Rover and the London Taxi Company, have won a £31m government investment.
Window Tinting, Solar Panels Cut NCB Energy Bill 20% 19/01/2016

By tinting its windows, changing its light and air-conditioning units, and installing some PV systems, NCB hopes to cut its electricity bill by another eight per cent in 2016.
Hong Kong proposes new measures to tackle climate change and spur energy efficiency 19/01/2016

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying presented his latest Policy Address yesterday, outlining the Government’s vision for the upcoming year.
Denmark broke world record for wind power in 2015 19/01/2016

Denmark produced 42% of its electricity from wind turbines last year according to official data, the highest figure yet recorded worldwide.
British and Chinese firms agree landmark zero-carbon homes deal 19/01/2016

Up to 8,000 zero-carbon homes are set to be built in the UK thanks to a £1.1bn deal between UK solar developers WElink Energy and British Solar Renewables and the China National Building Materials Group.
Record 125,000 tonnes of carpet diverted from UK landfill 19/01/2016

More than 125,000 tonnes of carpet was reused, recycled or recovered for energy in 2015 by industry recycling group Carpet Recycling UK - an 11% increase on 2014.
15,000 tonnes of Christmas leftovers converted into green energy 19/01/2016

More than 15,000 tonnes of unused Christmas food - weighing the equivalent of 45 Boeing 747's - was diverted from landfill and transformed into festive renewable energy by one food waste recycler over the festive period.

Energy efficiency and climate neutrality in Europe’s real estate sector: striving for sustainable building practices

National Energy Efficiency Programme - Ministry of Industry and Trade