Day: 13 September 2012

Waking the sleeping giant of energy efficiency

Energy efficiency can play a major role in addressing the multiple challenges of improving energy security, reducing the environmental impacts and reducing costs to consumers, as well as creating economic growth and jobs, according to Steven Fawkes.

Energy

DWI announces changes to water testing requirements

The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) has announced changes to testing regulations for drinking water supplies.

Adjusting water habits could save Brits £300m a year

The British public could save over £300m a year on their water heating costs by reducing their shower time by two minutes, according to research from E.ON.

McVitie’s begins pilot project to reduce energy consumption

McVitie's, manufacturer of the Hobnob, is carrying out a pilot project with the Carbon Trust and Scotland Food & Drink to reduce energy consumption at its Glasgow site.

WRAP issues practical EfW feasibility guide

Guidance on funding, designing and planning small-scale energy-from-waste (EfW) facilities has been published to help businesses on a practical level.

Energy efficiency directive could save EU €50bn a year

An EU energy efficiency directive, approved by the European Parliament on Tuesday, will enforce mandatory energy saving measures that could save the region billions of euros per year.

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