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One charger for all mobile phones on the cards
One charger for all mobile phones on the cards Posted on 04 January 2014 by Vicky Ellis It could be a case of one charger to rule them all if the EU presses on with plans to cut waste in the electronic goods market. Draft rules written over Christmas by MEPs would oblige mobile phone […]
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Blog: Cut back on a cuppa to save energy? It’s not as hellish as it sounds
For members of the British public, an instruction to cut back on cups of tea is like being told not to breathe. Having a cuppa is what we do first thing in the morning, as soon as we get to work, for a mid-morning break, a lunch-time slurp, an afternoon slump fixer and, finally, an […]
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NYC’s greenhouse gas emissions drop by fifth
NYC’s greenhouse gas emissions drop by fifth Posted on 03 January 2014 by Vicky Ellis New York City’s greenhouse gas emissions have dropped by a fifth (19%) since 2005. The US city is nearly two-thirds of the way toward achieving its target of a 30% cut in citywide emissions by 2030, show new figures announced […]
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Ford hybrid car charges in direct sunlight
Ford hybrid car charges in direct sunlight Posted on 03 January 2014 by Vicky Ellis American carmaker Ford has developed a hybrid car which charges from solar panels in its roof. The C-MAX Solar Energi which has been created with solar tech firm SunPower is charged by a separate, magnifying glass-style lens called a solar […]
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US recycling trucks switch to compressed gas to cut emissions
US recycling trucks switch to compressed gas to cut emissions Posted on 31 December 2013 by Vicky Ellis An American recycling and waste firm has traded its diesel trucks for new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered vehicles to cut its fuel use and save emissions. Indianapolis firm Republic Services rolled out 79 CNG solid waste […]
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South West Water plunging £3m into Devon sewers
South West Water plunging £3m into Devon sewers Posted on 02 January 2014 by Vicky Ellis Water company South West is plunging £3 million into upgrading a stretch of sewers in Devon. Parts of the sewerage network originally built during Victorian times in Ivybridge, which is nine miles east of Plymouth, are prone to flooding […]
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British Gas price snip kicks in New Year’s Day
British Gas price snip kicks in New Year’s Day Posted on 31 December 2013 by Vicky Ellis An average price snip of 3.2% from British Gas for its household gas and power tariffs kicks in tomorrow. The supplier’s cut is equivalent to an average £41 off a yearly dual fuel bill. British Gas said this […]
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Blog: My meltdown of a New Year’s power plant resolution
I’ve always been known for being a tad over ambitious by friends, family, university tutors – the latter were admirably tolerant of my musical about robots. (It’ll be on the West End one day, mark my words…) But a pledge to visit as many power stations as I could in 2013 was possibly my most […]
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Warning over oil thefts from rural homes
Warning over oil thefts from rural homes Posted on 30 December 2013 by Vicky Ellis Rural households are being warned to stay vigilant in case of oil thefts as the winter chill increases. Thousands of homes across the country rely on oil for central heating, according to the Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC) which represents […]
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Colombian telecoms firm hopes to save £4m with energy efficiency
Colombian telecoms firm hopes to save £4m with energy efficiency Posted on 31 December 2013 by Vicky Ellis A Colombian telecoms firm hopes to mash down its electricity bill by £4 million (13,000 million pesos) through its PUREE energy efficiency scheme. Une Epm Telecomunicaciones (UNE) said last week it has already saved 6.8 million kilowatts […]
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The cheapest kWh of energy is the one you don't use Delvin Lane, Head of Energy 360, British Gas