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NRG Energy and eVgo charge up Californian electric vehicle network
NRG Energy and its subsidiary eVgo have been given the go ahead by Californian authorities to set up the most comprehensive electric vehicle charging network in the US across the state. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) approval of the agreement with the California Public Utilities Commission opens the way for NRG to invest approximately […]
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Energy efficiency could help schools cut energy bills by £70 million
The Carbon Trust is urging schools in England to invest in energy efficiency measures, which could help cut annual energy bills by £70 million. Free or low cost energy efficiency measures like using lighting, heating and computers efficiently or investing in upgraded equipment can save the average secondary school up to £21,500 a year or […]
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Biomass becoming a cost-effective renewable source, says report
Biomass is becoming a cost-effective renewable energy source that could contribute to the UK’s 2020 targets, says a report published by Deloitte. The UK is committed to producing 15% of its energy from renewable energy sources by 2020, which equates to 30% of its electricity supply. According to the report, Knock on wood: is biomass […]
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Newly elected US President urged to take action on climate change
Neither candidate may have mentioned climate change during the pre-election debates, but now he has been returned to office, President Barack Obama is being urged to take action. Eileen Claussen, president of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, says no one is better placed than Obama to make Americans understand the risks of global […]
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Solar trade war between China, the US and Europe intensifies
The ongoing trade dispute over solar products between China, the US and Europe is intensifying. The International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled yesterday that imported Chinese solar cells and modules had been subsidized and sold at less than a fair price, causing “injury” to the US market. The ruling means that antidumping and countervailing – or […]
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Energy efficiency is best way to boost UK economy, says Consumer Focus
A major energy efficiency drive could be one of the best ways of boosting the economy, creating jobs and tackling fuel policy, according to a report out today from Consumer Focus. The consumer organisation says that revenues from carbon taxes could be used to support the programme, which would re-energise the construction and related sectors […]
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Software saves Virgin Atlantic £20 million in fuel costs
Virgin Atlantic has revealed that new software is saving the company £20 million a year in fuel costs and reducing CO2 emissions by 92,000 tonnes. The software, developed by Rolls-Royce subsidiary OSyS, monitors 300 different data points during a flight allowing the airline to pinpoint accurately where fuel can be used more efficiently. Using the […]
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EU grants AFC Energy €6 million to install world’s large fuel cell
Industrial fuel cell company AFC Energy and Industrial Chemicals Limited (ICL) are hailing the award of a €6 million grant from the EU to install what is claimed to be the world’s largest alkaline fuel cell. The 1 MW alkaline fuel cell energy system will be installed at ICL’s chlor-alkaline chemical plant in Essex, UK […]
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UK needs £330 billion investment in infrastructure, warns report
The UK needs an investment of up to £330 billion by 2030 to secure supply and reach its carbon emissions reduction targets, according to a report from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). The npower Future Report, Energy and the economy: The 2030 outlook for UK businesses, lays out three possible scenarios […]
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UK’s industrial strategy should play to strength in green tech, says CBI
The UK should adopt an industrial strategy that plays to its strengths in key sectors including green technology, aerospace and automotives, says the CBI. In a report out today, Playing our strongest hand: Maximising the UK’s industrial opportunities, the CBI says that a “joined up” approach to industrial strategy is needed to make the most […]
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