Latest Energy efficiency News
University of Sheffield installs White-Light LED technology from Raytec to achieve energy and CO2 savings
In a project handled by Clear Image, the University of Sheffield has chosen Raytec LED units for upgrades to improve security and ensure the safety of 25,000 students living on campus; providing a safe environment during the hours of darkness. The University has installed the latest energy-efficient White-Light LED technology from Raytec to achieve energy bill and CO2 savings. “The University of Sheffield has a very strong commitment to redu... [more]
Neo-Neon International Ltd. to participate at Light Middle East 2010
Neo-Neon will broaden its presence and further promote the use of environmentally friendly LED materials in the Middle East by participating in the upcoming Light Middle East trade show, held at the Dubai International Exhibition Center on October 31 to November 02, 2010. The Light Middle East is the region's leading trade show for urban, architectural, theatrical and retail lighting solutions in which Neo-Neon will showcase some of their LED ... [more]
4.5W Citizen CL-L251 LED series offer four times more efficiency than halogen
Marl has launched a Citizen LED equivalent to the popular MR16 halogen light, offering over four times better efficiency. The 4.5W Citizen CL-L251 delivers 290 lumens of light output at a colour temperature of 3000K with good colour rendering “Ra85”, equivalent to a standard 20W MR16 halogen. The range is available with colour temperatures up to 5000K, delivering up to 425 lumens from 4.5W. The CL-L251 has a luminous efficiency of up to 10... [more]
Schneider Electric highlights solutions to those who want to reduce consumption and lower their carbon footprint
At the Energy Event 2010, Schneider Electric will be offering advice and guidance to visitors on its range of services and technologies to assist with energy management. Anyone visiting the stand will be able to talk to the team of experts about Schneider Electric’s four step approach to energy management – measure, fix the basics, automate and monitor and improve. Energy audits are an important part of the these four steps, allowing compani... [more]
New European Patent recognises how VPhase helps consumers reduce energy wastage
The VPhase voltage optimisation device, which launched earlier this year, delivers immediate and significant money and energy savings across the whole home, without requiring a change in lifestyle or electricity supplier. VPhase plc has been granted a European voltage control patent from the European Patent Office. The new patent, identified as European patent number 1913454, has also been granted in New Zealand and the USA. Once translated i... [more]
Other Energy efficiency news and reviews
Energy efficiency scheme wins awards
AN energy efficiency and home improvement scheme in Hertfordshire has won two awards for its beneficial impact on the environment.
MEPs re-allocate crisis funds to energy efficiency
MEPs voted last week (2 September) to use €115 million of unspent recovery plan money from the EU's recovery plan on projects to improve energy efficiency in the regions.
Morals needed in the green tech gold rush
Energy efficiency is key to our future but do not believe everything you hear, writes powerPerfector CEO Angus Robertson
Lake County to offer energy efficiency rebates
LARRY ELL Staff Writer TAVARES -- Lake County officials are looking for guinea pigs, of sorts. As part of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation B ...
Energy efficiency could save R.I. National Grid customers $1.85 billion
Rhode Island National Grid electric customers could save $1.85 billion though energy efficiency steps taken during the next decade, according to a report commissioned by the R.I. Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Council.
HSBC Sees Market for Low-Carbon Energy Tripling to $2.2 Trillion by 2020
HSBC Holdings Plc says the global market for low-carbon energy and efficiency projects will triple to $2.2 trillion by 2020.
Energy efficiency: The EU's new action plan
The European Union is drafting a new energy efficiency action plan to make good on its pledge to combat climate change and reduce its dependency on imported oil and gas.
Q&A: Ajay Mathur, Bureau of Energy Efficiency
The first phase of the perform, achieve & trade (PAT) mechanism, flagship of the National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE), is expected to start from April 1, 2011.
BSE suspends trade on energy-efficiency company RFV
The Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) suspended trade on Hungarian energy-efficiency company RFV at 9:20 a.m. on Friday for the rest of the Friday trade session at the request of the company pending the announcement of information that could exercise a significant impact on RFV's share value. RFV shares were trading down 0.28% at HUF 7,180 on a turnover of HUF 7.3 million at the time of the ...
Newly proposed energy efficiency codes meet opposition
COLUMBIA — Home builders would be required to have ventilation systems tested in new homes under energy-related changes in the building code going before the Columbia City Council. The Columbia/Boone County Environment and Energy Commission wants the city to require testing of ductwork used in home heating and air conditioning systems to identify leaks and other problems that affect energy use ...
