Smartphones and water are not normally best buddies – as anyone who has dropped their handset in the loo can attest – but that all may change soon thanks to some clever scientist

Brussels has proposed that European countries should increase their overall energy efficiency by 30% by 2013.

The Energy Department announced up to $6 million in funding to deploy and demonstrate four emerging energy-saving technologies in commercial buildings across the country.

Half the fun of a holiday is leaving behind the niggling worries that get in the way of everyday life, so the last thing you want to be thinking about as you sip cocktails from a sun lounger is whether or not you should have turned the heating off before you left home.

Naveen Rabelli's tuk-tuk broke down the first time he rolled it out of his garage. The electrical engineer didn't lose heart: now, he plans to drive his customized three-wheeler all the way to London.

A new ranking has lauded Germany for its energy efficiency, while condemning the United States for lagging near the bottom.

Spinach gave Popeye super strength, but it also holds the promise of a different power for a group of scientists: the ability to convert sunlight into a clean, efficient alternative fuel.

Once built, this floating sculpture covered with solar cells will produce clean energy for Denmark’s capital city.

British Gas’s smart meters comprise one electricity meter, one gas smart meter, a communications hub and a smart energy monitor. They all work together wirelessly to relay your energy usage back and present that information in an easy-to-understand package. British Gas will even set it all up for you.

The roll-out of energy saving LED lights to dozens of NCP car parks is in full throttle, with 50,000 LEDs in place so far, it was announced today.

Seven years ago, President Bush signed a law that raised the standards for lightbulbs so they use less energy. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 received broad support from both parties in Congress.

The Ministry of Construction said five localities including Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Can Tho would pilot using energy efficient and energy-saving construction materials in construction works.

Summer has arrived and it’s time to crank up our air conditioners. Temperatures are not the only thing rising. Below are great tips for lowering your energy bill while staying cool this summer.

Windows are one of your home’s most attractive features. Commonly referred to as the eye of the house, windows serve the purposes of beautifying your home and shielding you and your loved ones from natural debris. While often coveted for its aesthetic appeal and ability to provide views, lighting, and ventilation, windows can be a headache for homeowners especially during the dog days of summer.

The consultant, Peregrine Energy Co., is being paid through a $15,000 grant awarded to the town in December. Peregrine consultants will work with staff and the clean energy committee to develop a 3- to 5-year energy-savings plan.

Germany on Tuesday offered to change a planned reform of its renewable energy policy, trying to end a standoff with the European Commission over green power subsidies and to meet a deadline needed to secure rebates for German industry.

Some helpful energy saving tips so you can go easy on your wallet, and easy on the planet this summer.

The Rhode Island government signed off on environmental permits for what will become the nation's first offshore wind farm, the project's developer said.

Three research councils have pledged to provide extra funding worth £14million for future energy research in the UK.The cash will be given to Imperial-based UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) to allow it “to continue to act as the focal point of research” for Britain’s energy industry.

The Department of Energy announced Wednesday it has awarded $10 million to be split between six research and development projects that will focus on thermochemical storage technologies for concentrating solar power (CSP) systems.

Foreign fuel imports continue to dominate the UK electricity market, according to data released at the Hay Festival by renewable electricity supplier Good Energy.

The Parce One smart plug works by measuring and controlling the energy usage of your electronic devices. The plug is Wi-Fi enabled, so it also gives users access to detailed reports and even suggestions on how to reduce energy use.

No more oil – renewable raw materials are the future. This motto not only applies to biodiesel, but also to isobutene, a basic product used in the chemical industry. In a pilot plant researchers now want to obtain isobutene from sugar instead of oil for the first time.

A London-based firm is using coffee waste from cappuccinos and lattes to generate clean energy.

Researchers at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory are developing innovative new window technology that helps improve occupants' comfort and cuts energy use.

We are told that driving alone in our cars is a waste of our dwindling fuel supplies. But scientists now claim they have developed a way to use the movement of cars along a street to generate electricity.