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Advantages of Energy-Efficient Upgrades in U.S. Buildings, CAP Analysis Says
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Monday 24th February 2014
UNITED Arab Emirate’s (UAE) future energy use will rely on energy efficient management systems according to a report by Trade Arabia. According to Niraj Mathur, senior lead assessor at Lloyds Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), adopting an Energy Management System-EnMS, like ISO 50001, is one of the best ways for the UAE ...
Friday 21st February 2014
THE World Bank released their report “Energizing Green Cities in Southeast Asia” this week, highlighting how energy efficiency is key to climatic, economic and infrastructure improvements. Worldwide, cities account for around two-thirds of global energy demand and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with cities in Southeast Asia growing twice as fast as ...
Thursday 20th February 2014
UK public sector organisations are fighting against a rising tide of energy costs and need to focus on energy efficiency to win, according to Tim Pryce. Pryce, Head of Public Sector at the Carbon Trust, writes in the Local Government Chronicle that public sector organisations who are unable to reduce energy ...
Wednesday 19th February 2014
CHINA spent more on energy efficiency than the US for the first time, accounting for almost a third of the world’s total with $4.3 billion invested. Global smart grid investment reached $14.9 billion in 2013, up from the $14.2 billion recorded in 2012, according to the latest authoritative figures from research ...
Tuesday 18th February 2014
A NEW survey reveals Britain’s manufacturers are increasing their investment in strategic energy management and efficiency, in order to improve their competitive position against a backdrop of rising energy costs. The survey, released yesterday by EEF, the UK manufacturers’ organisation, and energy supplier npower, voices the concerns of manufacturers and recognises ...
Monday 17th February 2014
AN excellent article in Ireland’s Independent newspaper by Philip Lee highlights the opportunity in the EU zone for businesses and others, due to the demand for improved energy efficiency. Lee refers to the EU pointing at energy efficiency as one of the major solutions to climate change, energy security, competitiveness and ...
Friday 14th February 2014
THE Nottingham Royal Concert Hall in the UK is aiming to save £16,000 annually on their electricity bill through using energy efficient lighting, that will still provide what is needed for performances. The Concert Hall, which seats almost 2,500, has replaced over 500 old incandescent lights with longer lasting LED lights, ...
Thursday 13th February 2014
NEW York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, announced the start of business operations for the New York Green Bank, which will work to stimulate private sector financing and accelerate the transition to a more cost-effective, resilient and clean energy system. The largest green bank in the nation, the NY Green Bank ...
Wednesday 12th February 2014
SEVEN million street lights clock up an electricity bill of more than £300 million annually in the UK, they are often a local authority's largest single cost. With fewer than a million low energy street lamps across the UK, there is a huge potential for savings, but investment is needed. However, ...
Tuesday 11th February 2014
THE EBRD is providing a €10 million loan to Erste Bank Croatia for on-lending to private companies and municipalities for investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The loan comes under the Western Balkans Sustainable Energy Efficiency Facility II (WeBSEFF II) launched last year to support efforts towards the improved ...
Monday 10th February 2014
AT the 'Delhi Sustainable Development Summit' (DSDS) world leaders and government representatives urged the global community to take urgent steps to reverse the effects of climate-change by improving sustainability. The Summit discussed strategies and challenges through the presence and involvement of world leaders, Nobel Prize winners, ministers from several countries ...
Friday 7th February 2014
THE U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have released its annual Climate Protection Partnerships report, highlighting the steps taken by over 21,000 organizations to reduce greenhouse gases and achieve environmental and economic benefits. “The urgency to act on climate change is clear,” said EPA Administrator, Gina McCarthy. “Through investments in cleaner technologies ...
Thursday 6th February 2014
EUROPEAN Union (EU) MEPs called yesterday for a 40% cut in CO2 emissions, a 30% target for renewable energy and a 40% target for energy efficiency by 2030, all as binding targets. The targets come under the EU's new long-term climate-change policy, with the MEPs criticising the European Commission's recent non-binding ...
Wednesday 5th February 2014
ACCORDING to a new report, investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy measures will be critical in helping businesses cope with future energy price increases. The report, Lorien Energy Index (LEI), reveals that energy prices fell by 1% in the third quarter of 2013 but with an overall increase of 8% ...
Tuesday 4th February 2014
THE European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) extends its efforts to develop sustainable energy sources and to promote energy efficiency in Ukraine, with a new $100 million financing programme. The EBRD’s Sustainable Energy Financing Framework aims to inject new skills into the energy sector in Ukraine, backed by project financing ...
Monday 3rd February 2014
INDIA’S Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is offering an incentive of Rs 350-crore ($56M) to Indian manufacturers of 35 watt fans, as against the makers of normal 70 watt units. The Economic Times of India quotes BEE Director General, Ajay Mathur: "We are working on promoting energy efficient fans in the ...
Friday 31st January 2014
2degrees have released their Sustainable Business Trends Tracker report which highlights that some of the world’s biggest corporations are missing the chance to save energy and money. 2degrees, a leading community for sustainable business, revealed that businesses have missed opportunities to cut energy costs through failures to implement energy saving measures. ...
Thursday 30th January 2014
THE Mayors from 10 major U.S. cities yesterday announced they will undertake a united effort to significantly boost energy efficiency in their buildings. This is a move that combined could cut as much climate change pollution as generated by 1 million to 1.5 million passenger vehicles every year, and lower energy ...
Wednesday 29th January 2014
UK entrepreneurs are set to benefit from a share of £10 million to help bring innovative energy efficient products to market, Minister of Energy and Climate Change, Greg Barker announced. Small and medium size enterprises within the energy efficiency, building technologies, power generation and energy storage sectors are invited to bid for ...
Tuesday 28th January 2014
THE Royal Bank of Scotland is offering UK small businesses energy efficiency loans from a new fund along with advice to help firms cut their energy bills. The scheme, launched yesterday, is accessible to any small to medium size UK enterprise that completes an energy audit. The loan will cover upfront ...
Monday 27th January 2014
LAST week the Laredo City Council, Texas, accepted $62,589 in incentive money due to its 2013 participation in the AEP Texas CitySmart Program. The program has been designed to help Texas municipalities save energy and money by providing no-cost facility improvement recommendations. The program also offers financial incentives based on the total ...
Friday 24th January 2014
DESPITE budget constraints, U.S. Mayors expect to significantly expand their investment in energy efficiency technologies over the next five years, according to a new survey of nearly 300 cities. The survey, titled 'Energy Efficiency and Technologies in America's Cities', highlights how cities are deploying new energy technologies to make their city ...
Thursday 23rd January 2014
OVERNIGHT the European Commission announced the EU blocs latest climate and energy targets. The targets currently in place run through to 2020, these new goals will continue to 2030. A reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40% below the 1990 level, an EU-wide binding target for renewable energy of at ...
Wednesday 22nd January 2014
A GE study revealed that an 8% improvement in energy efficiency would aid Saudi Arabia to save more than $1.3 billion over 10 years. Added to this, the study also notes that a 10% reduction in oil consumption by 2030 can be reached through other energy efficiency improvements allowing another 255 ...
Tuesday 21st January 2014
REVENUES for the building energy management solutions market will grow by 19 percent over the next four years according to TechSci Research. TechSci Research, who provide research based consulting solutions, forecast in a report that a double-digit rise will take place due to a combination of progressive government policies and a ...