March 26, 2009
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Energy & Renewables Newsletter March 26, 2009 |
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US businesses demand binding energy-saving targets
The cost savings to the US economy that could be attained through energy-efficiency initiatives are even higher than previously thought, according to new research released last week by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE). The study calculated that annual energy bill savings for businesses and consumers could reach US$168.6bn (GBP 116.5bn), a figure 16 per cent greater than the ACEEE`s previous estimate. The updated figures were released to coincide with the launch of a new coalition of NGOs and businesses, including Allianz, Dow Chemical, Intel and Sun Microsystems, under ... |
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RSPB signals support for accelerated wind farm roll-out
In a move that will be interpreted in some quarters as sign of a truce between conservationists and the wind energy industry, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has issued a new report calling on the government to overhaul the planning system to accelerate the development of onshore wind farms while still protecting birdlife. The RSPB has faced criticism from wind groups in the past for opposing a number of high profile projects, including plans for a 181 turbine development on the island of Lewis in Scotland, amidst fears that turbines can kill and injure birds. However, in ... |
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