US energy consumption collapses to lowest level in three decades

The losses in electricity consumption were minimised due to an increase in residential use, a new report finds

EU allocates €35m for sustainable energy and transport projects

The funding will continue the work of the European Local Energy Assistance facility, which provides grants that cover up to 90% of eligible project development costs

Almost 62% of energy consumers are ‘more likely to buy sustainable products’

A third of energy consumers had stopped using a product or service because it was not sustainable, according to a new report

IEA and EPO team up to promote sustainable energy tech innovations

They will publish a series of joint studies over the next three years to inform policymakers and the public about technology trends in areas critical for the energy transition and climate change mitigation

More than two-thirds of corporate business leaders say they’re more environmentally focussed following COVID-19 outbreak

Over two thirds of Britain’s corporate business leaders say they are now more environmentally conscious in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to new research.

British Gas Energy Trust launches £800k funding for households with energy debts

The funding will enhance the capacity of up to nine energy advice charities in nine areas most affected by the pandemic

Egyptian businesses win EBRD awards for closing gender gap in the energy sector

The Egyptian companies have promoted ‘green skills’ in the renewable energy sector and safe transport for women

New wave and solar system switched on in Gibraltar

Eco Wave Power has integrated eight solar panels on the surface of eight wave energy floaters

Elon Musk offers to make ventilators amid coronavirus crisis

The Tesla CEO said the company would step in to help make ventilators if there is a shortage in hospitals

Brazil welcomes its ‘largest solar plant’ with £143.5m investment

The solar plant will produce enough energy to supply a city of 1.4 million inhabitants