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Europe officially adopts energy efficiency targets
The European Union’s new energy efficiency directive, which sets out measures to realise a 20% improvement in energy efficiency across the region by 2020, was officially adopted by member states yesterday. The directive, which was agreed by a majority of member states except Spain, Portugal and Finland, will establish a common framework of measures to […]
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National Grid and E.ON join forces to create efficient power station
UK Energy Secretary Ed Davey is hailing National Grid and E.ON’s efforts to create one of the most efficient power stations in the world in Kent in the southeast of England. The joint approach will save up to 300,000 tonnes of CO2 annually by linking E.ON’s new £500 million gas-fired power station to National Grid’s […]
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Shipping firms promise to charter only efficient vessels
International transporters Cargill, chemicals manufacturer Huntsman and oil trader UNIPEC have pledged to only charter more efficient vessels for international shipping. The commitment from the three firms, which together ship over 350 million tonnes of commodities annually, is the first of its kind in the industry. “By choosing the more efficient vessel available to us, […]
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AT&T dials up ‘Bloom Boxes’ to power US facilities
US communications giant ATT has become the largest non-utility user of Bloom Energy’s fuel cells with a new order for 9.6 MW of capacity. ‘Bloom Boxes’ will be installed at ATT facilities in California and Connecticut, taking the company’s total fuel cell power capacity to 17.1 MW. Once fully operational, the fuel cells are expected […]
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Norstec network blows new life into North Sea wind power
Over forty organisations including manufacturers, developers, supply chain firms and research institutions are joining forces to exploit the “extraordinary” economic and investment opportunities offered by wind power in Europe’s northern seas. Over 40 GW of offshore wind capacity could be deployed in the region by 2020, according to the Norstec network, which was first announced […]
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Investment in UK nuclear revival plan looking uncertain
There has been bad news for the UK government’s nuclear revival plans in recent days as reports indicate that investment is looking uncertain. Earlier this week, energy and carbon management specialists Utilyx indicated that Spanish energy giant Iberdrola is apparently dropping its plans to build new nuclear reactors in the UK. Iberdrola is part of […]
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U-turn in support for small-scale renewable generators
The UK government yesterday confirmed that small-scale renewables generators will still be eligible for support under the Renewables Obligation (RO). The announcement represents a U-turn on the proposals published in July this year, which would have excluded new solar, anaerobic digestion, onshore wind and hydro power installation of between 50 kW and 5 MW from […]
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Vestas loses up to €18 million through unauthorised deals
Yet more trouble for Danish turbine manufacturer Vestas as it confirms that its former chief financial officer may have lost the company up to €18 million. According to a statement from the company in the last 24 hours, the board of directors of Vestas have terminated its severance agreement with Henrik Nørremark after it came […]
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UK government’s Green Deal officially gets off the ground
The UK government’s flagship Green Deal scheme to help homeowners improve the energy efficiency of their homes officially launched yesterday. As of October 1st, householders can register to have their properties assessed for potential energy efficiency improvements covered by the Green Deal. In theory, the scheme will enable homeowners to install insulation and renewable energy […]
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Asda pockets £13 million in savings thanks to sustainability programme
UK supermarket chain Asda announced yesterday that its sustainability programme has netted it £13 million in savings over the last year. The Sustain Save Exchange programme launched in 2012 helps the supermarket and its suppliers share information and expertise in energy, waste and water efficiency through an online portal managed by the 2degrees network. So […]
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