Green building News for February 2015

Green building News Archive

European Commission proposes dramatic energy market reforms European Commission proposes dramatic energy market reforms

Long-term goal is to secure, sustainable, competitive, affordable energy for all of Europe’s citizens while transitioning to a low-carbon, climate-friendly economy.

USDA announces funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects

'REAP' Program Reduces Energy Costs for Ag Producers and Small Businesses, Boosts Economy, Reduces Dependence on Foreign Oil

Excitement building for 'Ecobuild' 2015 Excitement building for 'Ecobuild' 2015

With the elections just weeks away, renewable energy members will much to discuss at the 2015 Ecobuild show, set to take place 3–5 March at London’s ExCeL exhibition centre.

UK Government backs ‘Big Data’ trial on district heat networks

Technology would significantly reduce the risk of costly inefficiencies on heat networks.

US Department of Energy Department announces $59 Million investment in solar US Department of Energy Department announces $59 Million investment in solar

New funding to drive solar technology innovation and help communities boost deployment, DoE says.

International Renewable Energy Storage conference alongside Energy Storage Europe expo and Power-to-Gas conference

The 9th International Renewable Energy Storage Conference is taking place 9–11 March 2015 in Germany, for the first time at the Messe Düsseldorf trade fair. IRES 2015 is concurrent with the Energy Storage Europe Conference & Expo, and the 4th Conference Power-to-Gas, while a related trade show will feature more than 100 exhibitors.