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Animal refuge unveils plans for green retrofit
An animal refuge in Deeping St James in Lincolnshire has unveiled plans to make extensive green improvements to its site in an effort to cut energy bills. The Exotic Pet Refuge, which has charitable status, hopes to raise enough cash to improve insulation in its buildings and install a new energy efficient heating system.According to … Continue reading
Is the UK making progress in low CO2 transport plans?
BusinessGreen.com has examined the progress the UK is making on its road to a cleaner transport system, uncovering positive and negative achievements. It notes that the Plugged-in Places scheme is getting underway in three regions, London, Milton Keynes and the North East, with five more in the pipeline that has allocated funding to install an … Continue reading
Plans revealed for hydropower on River Kennet
Plans have been unveiled for the River Kennet in Wiltshire and Berkshire to generate renewable energy through hydro-electricity. Two sites would be established at Victoria Sluices and near Newbury Lock, selling green electricity to the grid and generating funds for local authorities through feed-in tariffs, the BBC reported.According to Roger Hunneman from Sustainable Newbury, part … Continue reading
Eden Project unveils plans to save energy
The Eden Project, a major tourist attraction in Cornwall, has announced that it will boost its energy efficiency practices in the hope of reducing its CO2 emissions by a quarter in two years. Already the site has reduced its electricity consumption by 6.5 per cent and gas by 20 per cent since 2008, but by … Continue reading
Revised plans presented at Tribune hearing
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A hearing to determine the fate of the Tribune Co.’s proposed reorganization plan resumed Tuesday with attorneys for Tribune and attorneys for noteholders who have submitted a competing plan continuing to squabble over technical issues.The judge again signaled his desire for a conclusion to the Chapter 11 case, which has dragged … Continue reading
Govt unveils plans for smart meter rollout
The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited © and do not represent the views or opinions of the Energy Saving Trust. The government has revealed its plans for a mass smart meter rollout to every home in the UK. It will start to deploy 53 million smart meters to 30 … Continue reading
Aaron’s plans to create almost 1,000 jobs
ATLANTA (AP) — Lease–to–own retailer Aaron’s Inc. said Tuesday that it plans to create almost 1,000 jobs in the U.S. and Canada this year.The company, which sells and leases residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, said it has added 50 workers so far this year and is on schedule to hire 500 more … Continue reading
Plans unveiled for off-grid housing development
Plans have been revealed for a new housing development in Brighton that will run off-grid, generating its own energy and meeting Level 6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. PortZED is awaiting planning permission and has 67 apartments in six buildings, complete with wind turbines, solar thermal and photovoltaic panels.In order to encourage healthy competition … Continue reading
Better Place unveils plans for 9 stations in Israel
Better Place announced yesterday details of its plan to open a series of electric-vehicle charging stations in Israel.The company offers EV charging stations that, through a subscription service, give electric-vehicle owners the option of a quick battery swap instead of plugging in and waiting for their car’s battery to charge over time. Most stations also … Continue reading
Govt launches plans putting sustainability at the heart
The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited © and do not represent the views or opinions of the Energy Saving Trust. The government has launched new plans in the form of a Mainstreaming Sustainable Development package, putting green issues at the heart of all policies.Announced by deputy prime minister Nick … Continue reading