Energy efficiency News for December 2015

Energy efficiency News Archive

British retailers are unaware of the benefits of demand side response, according to npower

New research from npower Business Solutions has revealed that a sizeable amount of British retailers are unaware of opportunities around demand side response, especially the upcoming transitional capacity auction.

Coca Cola and BMW among companies who vouch to source 100% electricity from renewable energy Coca Cola and BMW among companies who vouch to source 100% electricity from renewable energy

The global collaborative business initiative RE100 has passed a milestone as Coca-Cola Enterprises, BMW Group, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), Nordea Bank AB, Pearson PLC and Swiss Post announced they will source 100% of their electricity from renewable energy – taking the total number of committed companies to 53.

PV panels to generate two decades of power for ACC Liverpool PV panels to generate two decades of power for ACC Liverpool

The ACC Liverpool Group has installed 925 photovoltaic panels on the roof of its new exhibition centre, allowing the venue to generate its own renewable energy for the next 20 years, according to the company.

Siemens to supply key components for power plant in Bangladesh Siemens to supply key components for power plant in Bangladesh

Siemens has received an order for the supply of key components for the Bibiyana South combined cycle power plant in Bangladesh.

E.ON to provide low carbon energy for Monkerton development in Devon

E.ON, the energy supplier behind the Cranbrook and Skypark developments, has been chosen as the district heating provider for the new Monkerton residential and commercial development on the outskirts of Exeter.

Britain and US unite in joint partnership to power up Africa Britain and US unite in joint partnership to power up Africa

A landmark partnership between the UK and US has been made with the aim of helping millions of people across Africa get access to clean energy.

Honeywell and Pearlstone Energy partner up in order to boost UK grid stability

Honeywell and demand response aggregator company Pearlstone Energy have teamed up to provide a smart grid program for commercial and industrial facilities in the UK.

UK’s first heat from sewage scheme launched at Borders College UK’s first heat from sewage scheme launched at Borders College

Sewage is now being used to power a heating system at the Scottish Borders Campus in the Scottish Borders.

Renewables set to overcome nuclear in Europe’s power generation projects Renewables set to overcome nuclear in Europe’s power generation projects

A new report by Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Center (CIC) suggests that nuclear power is set to lose its leading position in Europe’s power generation projects due to a growing demand to shift into renewable energy.

Gamesa joins American Business Act on Climate Pledge

Gamesa has shown support for a strong and positive outcome to the COP21 Paris climate negotiations.