Energy Efficiency
Obama calls for American people to wean themselves off fossil fuels
President calls them the “fuel of the past” and calls for a more diverse energy strategy.
Boris Johnson: I am and will continue to be a Green Mayor
The current Mayor of London says he is proud of his achievements so far and visitors to the summer’s Olympics will find a cleaner, greener city welcoming them.
Ken Livingstone: I will personally tackle climate change
In the second of a series of articles for RTCC by the candidates in the London Mayoral election, Labour’s Ken Livingstone reveals how cheaper public transport and taking on the big six UK energy providers can create a low-carbon London.
Jenny Jones: Green Party would reduce London’s emissions by 90%
In the first of a series of articles by the leading candidates in the London Mayoral election, Jenny Jones of the Green Party spells out her plans for the capital should she be elected.
Report: EU energy efficiency targets not ambitious
Researchers call for increased ambition and propose a 40% reduction by 2050.
Obama budget boosts clean energy and cuts fossil fuel subsidies
Energy efficiency and renewable power are big winners as fossil fuel subsidies and carbon capture funding cut.
Latest figures show UK greenhouse gas emissions rise by 3.1%
Extreme winter weather drives increase in residential energy consumption.
COMMENT: Don’t be selective with energy statistics
Energy is a commodity like no other. Both sides of the debate should ensure their statistics represent that fact.
Facebook signs clean energy pact with Greenpeace
Web giant will pursue renewable power sources for data centres and ramp up research into energy efficiency.
Analysis: China’s dilemma in Durban
Ajay Gambhir, Research Fellow at the Grantham Institute for Climate Change at Imperial College, analyses China’s negotiating positions ahead of COP17.
Energy efficiency sector weathering global economic climate
Investment opportunities in energy efficiency remain strong despite the current financial crisis, and could offer attractive returns over the coming decade, say sector experts.
China flicks the switch on incandescent bulbs
China aims to cut cut 48 million tonnes of CO2 after announcing plans to phase out all incandescent light bulbs by 2016.
Victorian to visionary: an unexpected eco-house
How a typical British home went on a low-carbon diet
Turning up the heat on energy efficiency
Switching residential heating from fossil fuels to heat pumps and CHP boilers would slash 15% off current UK CO2 levels
17 per cent savings for energy smart households
As domestic energy deals rise above £1000 a year, “smart home” technologies could provide customers with a vital aid to tackling energy efficiency