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Analyst Pike Research expects spending to quadruple as automated systems become more popular

Bank's £50m renewable energy fund to encourage prospective customers to make use of Met Office wind modelling service

Cyclescheme to launch BikeMiles at the end of the month to reward commuters who cycle

Air Resources Board stages mock trial of carbon trading auction ahead of November launch

New demonstrator competition offers consortia grants of up to £100,000 to reduce consumption of computers, mobile devices, and chips

PepsiCo wins water conservation award as Wal-Mart joins sustainable agriculture initiative

Company claims to have developed an industry-first process that cuts plastic production and reduces emissions by 15 per cent

Energy efficient retrofits are shifting away from one-time measures to the installation of energy management software

Energy Saving Trust says accurate measuring systems can cut a fleet's fuel consumption by up to 10 per cent

Government-sponsored research finds support for national rollout, but only half of householders are aware of smart meters