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US university and major car maker to improve fuel efficiency
US university and major car maker to improve fuel efficiency Posted on 29 August 2013 by Tom Grimwood A major car maker is joining forces with the University of Michigan to improve fuel efficiency in cars. Professors and students are teaming up with engineers at the Hyundai-Kia America Technical Centre Inc. (HACTI) to increase fuel […]
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Northumbrian Water pledges £1bn to improve services
Northumbrian Water pledges £1bn to improve services Posted on 29 August 2013 by Tom Grimwood Northumbrian Water has pledged to invest £1 billion in improving services for its customers in the North East of England between 2015 and 2020. The plans currently include improving 270 miles of sewers to reduce flood risks, replacing 200 miles […]
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Germany sees growth in wind sector
Germany sees growth in wind sector Posted on 28 August 2013 by ELN reporter Wind power installations in Germany rose 14% in the first half of this year, according to a new report. Developers added 1,143MW of total wind capacity – up from 1,004 a year earlier. However, only 21 installations, with a capacity of […]
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Wales hits 52% recycling target
Wales hits 52% recycling target Posted on 28 August 2013 by Tom Grimwood Wales has met its recycling target for the year up to March, according to provisional figures released by the Welsh Government. As part of its ‘Towards Zero Waste’ strategy the government has set a target of reusing, recycling or composting 70% of […]
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The Market Report – 27th August 2013
The Market Report – 27th August 2013 Posted on 27 August 2013 by ash garwood Find out the latest news on the energy market from Ben Spry, npower’s Client Portfolio Manager, in this weekly update. If you are blocked from seeing this video and would like your own download, please email geoff.curran@energylivenews.com. Leave a Reply Article […]
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North Sea helicopter crash investigation ongoing
North Sea helicopter crash investigation ongoing Posted on 27 August 2013 by Priyanka Shrestha An investigation into what caused a helicopter to crash in the North Sea – which killed four oil workers – on Friday is ongoing. The aircraft’s operator CHC said the Super Puma AS332-L2 helicopter was carrying 16 passengers and two crew […]
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5p bag charge cuts use by 80% in Northern Ireland
5p bag charge cuts use by 80% in Northern Ireland Posted on 23 August 2013 by Tom Grimwood A new five pence charge on carrier bags in Northern Ireland brought in at the end of spring may have cut their use as much as 80%. The impressive reduction was revealed by official statistics released by […]
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Last chance for say on TPI and broker regulation today
Last chance for say on TPI and broker regulation today Posted on 23 August 2013 by Vicky Ellis A call for the industry’s thoughts on bringing in new regulation for third party intermediaries (TPI) such as energy switching sites and brokers closes today. Ofgem is looking into the need for rules to govern firms who […]
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MPs lobby group denies fracking funding
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Unconventional Oil and Gas has rubbished claims it is entirely funded by the fracking industry and run by fracking lobbyists. In a recent article, the Private Eye magazine said since the launch of the Group in February this year, it has received £25,000 from “a bunch of firms” […]
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France plans new green tax says minister
France plans new green tax says minister Posted on 25 August 2013 by Vicky Ellis France is planning to bring in a new sort of green tax its environment minister Philippe Martin said this week. Mr Martin – who recently replaced Delphine Batho as Minister for Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy after she criticised departmental […]
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