‘Can’t be bothered’ – 22% of Brits on energy efficiency

Four in 10 British householders believe they “cannot afford” to be energy efficient whilst 22% said they “can’t be bothered”, new research claims. The study of 2,000 people also found nine in 10 said they have heard of energy efficiency and nearly three quarters (72%) know it can help save money on their bills. When […]

Zero Waste Week calls for less food to be binned

People are being called on to take a zero waste pledge for the duration of National Zero Waste Week, which starts on Monday. The campaign – now in its sixth year – will focus on food waste this time with ‘Use it Up’ as its call to action. Zero Waste Week has partnered with the […]

Indonesia-Malaysia transmission line brings clean energy

Householders in a province in Indonesia will soon have access to hydroelectricity, thanks to a new cross-border transmission line linking it with Malaysia. A 145-kilometre distribution line and a new substation will be built to improve the reliability of power in West Kalimantan. Another 83-kilometre cross-border transmission line and substation will connect the Indonesian province’s […]

Ofgem’s new rules will give small businesses ‘more confidence’

Energy regulator Ofgem’s new code of conduct for power suppliers in an effort to protect small businesses will build trust and give firms “more confidence”. That’s the view of the trade body for the energy industry, which claims suppliers support the new rules that have been introduced this week. The new standards include the need […]

New rules for energy suppliers to treat small businesses fairly

New standards of conduct that require energy suppliers to treat small businesses fairly have come into force this week. The rules are part of Ofgem’s reforms to provide firms with more protection in the energy market and apply to business customers that typically spend up to £10,000 a year on each fuel. Under the standards, […]

Jails in Indian state go green

Jails in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh are upping their green credentials by turning to renewable energy. Solar company Waaree Energies won a contract to design, engineer, supply and install solar power plants and LED lighting fixtures in 126 jails – with a capacity of 305 kilowatt peak (kWp) – which it claims is […]

New power-to-gas facility launched in Germany

A 2MW power-to-gas (P2G) pilot system which will help store excess wind generated from turbines in the gas grid has been inaugurated in eastern Germany. Located in Falkenhagen, the plant (pictured) will use the wind power to transform water into hydrogen via a process called electrolysis – a technology considered key to storing excess renewable […]

Tesla brings ‘free electric highway’ to the EU

Drivers who own Tesla’s electric car can now charge their vehicles for free when travelling between cities in Norway. Dubbed the ‘Supercharger’, it will help consumers that drive the Model S EV (pictured) charge their cars 20 times faster than most common charging stations, providing half a charge in around 20 minutes, the carmaker claims. […]

New US efficiency rules to cut energy costs by $28bn

US consumers could cut their energy bills by up to $28 billion (£18bn) under new energy efficiency standards proposed by the Government. One of the rules is intended to improve efficiency for commercial refrigeration equipment such as restaurant-size fridges whilst another aims to improve standards for walk-in coolers and freezers such as milk displays in […]

Firm wins contract to fix gas turbines in Myanmar

An oil and gas services company has secured a foothold in Myanmar after winning a $13 million (£8.4 million) contract to upgrade a trio of gas turbines. Myanmar – also known as Burma – has recently opened up to foreign trade, having spent many years isolated from the rest of the world. During the year […]