A new campaign has been launched to reduce water waste in the UK.
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Water waste campaign launched
Monday, September 28th, 2009Funding for community carbon schemes
Monday, September 28th, 2009Communities excelling in low carbon initiatives get £10 million funding.
UK recycling awards finalists announced
Monday, September 28th, 2009The finalists for the 2009 Awards for Excellence Recycling and Waste Management have been announced.
Raffle for eco-friendly house
Monday, September 28th, 2009A mansion equipped with numerous energy efficient measures is to be raffled.
Carbon trading scheme gets shipowners backing
Monday, September 28th, 2009A global carbon trading initiative is being backed by Britain’s Chamber of Shipping.
GreenFleet Awards 2009 for London
Monday, September 28th, 2009The GreenFleet Awards 2009 will be held in London next month.
PV Powered Expands MW-Scale Application Engineering Capabilities, Adds Industry Veteran
Monday, September 28th, 2009
PV Powered, Inc., industry leader in solar inverter reliability, performance, installability, and serviceability announces the addition of Marc Johnson to the
position of Senior Applications Engineer. Mr. Johnson has been in the solar power industry since 2001 developing extensive experience in all aspects of solar system design and optimization. Most recently, he was senior photovoltaic engineer for Cupertino Electric, Inc., one of the largest and most respected electrical contractors in the country. Prior to Cupertino Electric, Mr. Johnson
was Senior Electrical Design Engineer at large-scale commercial solar pioneer PowerLight Corporation.
Ontario Launches Comprehensive System of Feed-in Tariffs
Monday, September 28th, 2009Ontario today launched the province’s long-awaited program of feed-in tariffs in response to its ground-breaking Green Energy Act.
US Commerce Secretary Has Plan for Smart Grid Interoperability
Monday, September 28th, 2009
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke this week unveiled an accelerated plan for developing standards to transform the U.S. power distribution system into a secure, more efficient and environmentally friendly Smart Grid and create clean-energy jobs.
Update: Treasury & Energy Surpass US $1B Mark in Recovery Act Awards
Monday, September 28th, 2009U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Energy Secretary Steven Chu this week hosted a group of clean energy developers and manufacturers at the White House to discuss how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) is creating jobs and helping expand the development of clean, renewable domestic energy.
Nasdaq & Clean Edge Introduce Smart Grid Infrastructure Index
Monday, September 28th, 2009The Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. and Clean Edge Inc. announced the introduction of the Nasdaq OMX Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure IndexSM (Nasdaq: QGRD), a new benchmark for the smart grid and electric infrastructure sector. The index is a modified market-capitalization index and includes companies that are primarily involved in electric grid, electric meters, devices and networks, energy storage and management and enabling software used by the smart grid and electric infrastructure sector.
California Governor Fails To Live Up to His Green Goals
Monday, September 28th, 2009
In a strange but interesting demonstration of cynicism, Governor Schwarzenegger recently signed an executive order directing state agencies to develop regulations requiring all utilities to achieve 33 percent renewable energy by 2020 — while at the same time promising to veto a far stronger and smarter mandate in two similar bills finally passed by the Legislature.
Southampton becomes Recycle Zone
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009Southampton has become an official Recycle Zone in a new corporate partnership.
New eco-friendly home unveiled
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009A home claiming to be the most eco-friendly in the UK has gone on sale.
London Olympics appoints carbon experts
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009A carbon reduction company has been appointed to help the London Olympics reduce emissions.
Aviation industry promises to halve emissions
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009Airlines are set to outline plans to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2050.
UK Top 100s for global climate movement
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009The top 100 media personalities and business leaders are being urged to back a climate campaign.
How To Get Renewable Energy Grant Money from the U.S. Government
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
How does one go about applying for the new government program that allows a solar, wind project or other specified energy property to receive a cash grant from the U.S. Treasury in lieu of a 30% tax credit? — Michael W., Hartford, CT.
PSEG Chairman Calls for Action on Climate Bill
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009Ralph Izzo, president, CEO and chairman of the New Jersey utility PSEG, called for action on climate change legislation that includes a renewable portfolio standard (RPS) this week at a “Climate Week NYC” kickoff event in Manhattan. Speaking before an audience of business leaders and institutional investors, Izzo highlighted the need for public policies that would give businesses the economic foundation and certainty they need to invest in a clean energy future. He also announced plans to reduce PSEG’s carbon footprint 25 percent by the year 2025.
National Solar Conference is Coming to Phoenix
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) has selected Phoenix as the location of its National Solar Energy Conference in 2010.
Fuel poverty scheme helps millions
Monday, September 21st, 2009A project to help reduce fuel poverty and carbon emissions has now helped two million homes.
Brown calls for climate change action
Monday, September 21st, 2009Gordon Brown has called for other world leaders to step up their efforts to agree a new climate change deal.
Electric car plans for Brighton
Monday, September 21st, 2009A new electric car charging initiative is being planned by Brighton and Hove City Council.
Green Alliance challenges political parties
Monday, September 21st, 2009Environmental groups have called for politicians to prioritise green issues.
Local carbon performances revealed
Monday, September 21st, 2009The carbon reduction performance of UK regions has been exposed by new figures.
World first budget carbon assessment in Scotland
Monday, September 21st, 2009The Scottish government has carried out the first ever carbon assessment of its budget.
Power sector urged to decarbonise
Monday, September 21st, 2009The International Energy Agency has called for a reduction in carbon emissions from industrial and power firms.
New funds for offshore wind industry
Monday, September 21st, 2009The UK government has announced a new investment in the offshore wind industry.
Underinvestment in UK power
Monday, September 21st, 2009The UK needs to invest more money in order to improve renewable energy performance.
Financial incentives for improved energy efficiency
Monday, September 21st, 2009An environmental group has called for monetary encouragement to get people going green.
