Energy Efficiency

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EU faces calls for tougher green building rules

Coalition of NGOs and MEPs urges European Commission to strengthen imminent energy efficiency rules

clock 14 October 2009 • 2 min read

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MITs "chameleon" tiles promise to slash building energy use

Colour changing technology could turn buildings white when it is hot, helping to reflect more of the sun's energy

clock 14 October 2009 • 1 min read

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Brisbane cuts ribbon on world's largest solar-powered bridge

Footbridge to be lit up using power from 84 solar panels

clock 12 October 2009 • 1 min read

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EU working on plans for 15 million green building makeovers

Energy efficiency action plan to propose billions of Euros of investment and mandatory green training for building industry

clock 12 October 2009 • 1 min read

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Ofgem warns of 60 per cent spike in energy bills

Experts urge businesses to accelerate energy efficiency measures or face soaring bills

clock 09 October 2009 • 3 min read

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Everything you ever wanted to know about the CRC, but were afraid to ask

The CRCEE scheme, while convoluted, contains some salient ideas. We present our guide to what businesses will need to do and when

clock 07 October 2009 • 9 min read

Climate change

Airline chiefs call for climate co-operation, not regional charges

Air New Zealand boss brands EU emission trading scheme a "money-grabbing" tactic and criticises Copenhagen's "bureaucratic circus"

clock 07 October 2009 • 3 min read

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Government moves to address CRC cashflow concerns

DECC releases final version of CRC designed to tackle cashflow fears and head off criticism over lack of support for renewables

clock 07 October 2009 • 5 min read

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Government simplifies carbon reporting for private equity firms

Changes to CRC designed to reduce administrative burden on large conglomerates

clock 07 October 2009 • 1 min read

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DECC dismisses fears that CRC will cost the taxpayer

Officials claim there is no reason to believe councils and hospitals will end up paying excessive penalties under carbon trading scheme

clock 07 October 2009 • 2 min read