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TOMORROW: EPA administrator to testify before house oversight and government reform committee

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. EST during a hearing on domestic energy production. Hearing details: WHO: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson WHAT: Testifying before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee WHEN: 9:00 a.m. EST, Tuesday, May 24, 2011 WHERE: ...

May 23, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

NGVAmerica Commends Naming of Gov. Rick Perry as Secretary of Energy

NGVAmerica commends the announcement that President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rick Perry, the former Gov. of Texas, as the next Secretary of Energy. As a leader in domestic energy production and job creation, he has fostered an era of greater energy independence in Texas. NGVAmerica looks forward to its continued work with the Department of Energy under Gov. Perry’s leadership. ...

Dec. 14, 2016

By Natural Gas Vehicle for America (NGV)

Competition within non-domestic energy markets on the up

New findings show the non-domestic electricity and gas markets are the most competitive they have ever been. An independent report commissioned by Energy UK reveals that in recent years the number of active energy companies operating in the unconcentrated markets, and market shares outside the major suppliers, have contributed to an increase in competition. Nearly 30 companies are actively ...

May 6, 2014

By Inprova Energy

Valri Lightner, biomass program Manager at the U.S. Department of energy (DOE)

Will give an overview of the US Biofuels efforts. She says: 'The U.S. Department of Energy is actively pursuing the Obama Administration’s strong initiatives to build a diverse mix of clean, domestic energy sources to meet national climate and security goals. According to Lightner, Biofuels are a key piece of the solution for the transportation sector. 'The Department is applying its expert ...

Jun. 17, 2009

By ETA-Florence Renewable Energies

Ineos awarded license for onshore oil and gas exploration

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has given the go ahead to major chemicals giant Ineos to take a majority share in an onshore oil and gas licence block in Scotland by taking over BG’s interest (51%). The other licensee, Dart is the operator in the block next to the Firth of Forth. Like the rest of the shale industry, Ineos believe it’s important that the local ...

Sep. 29, 2014

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Report on trends for non-domestic energy efficiency published

A new report called Energy Efficiency Trends has been published by EEVS, the leading UK provider of independent performance information and analysis services for energy efficiency. The report provides essential insight for consumers and suppliers of non-domestic energy efficiency and includes a special feature on Energy Performance Contracting. Energy Efficiency Trends is collated survey ...

Mar. 11, 2013

By Drumbeat Energy Limited

Saving energy in social housing

Landlords should be helping their social-housing tenants improve the energy efficiency of their homes, according to research published in the International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development. Given that warmth is commonly the greatest need for such tenant, habit the greatest barrier and money the greatest motivator improvements to heating systems and advice on how to use them most ...

Sep. 25, 2014

By Inderscience Publishers

EU energy commissioner Piebalgs welcomes agreement on the Hungary-Romania gas pipeline

Hungary and Romania have agreed to connect their gas systems for security of supply reasons. The completion of the interconnection between the two transmission systems will strengthen regional security of supply, creating a link that is not dependent on a third country. It will spread confidence throughout Central and Eastern Europe and demonstrates that EU states can make practical improvements ...

Jul. 8, 2008

By European Commission, Directorate General for Energy

Edward Davey comment on Ofgem announcement on liquidity reforms

Commenting on this morning’s Ofgem announcement on its liquidity reforms, Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey said: “I welcome Ofgem’s proposals and the momentum that is building behind badly-needed reforms of our energy market. Consumers will get the best deals when suppliers face tough competition and that is what both Government and regulator are working to ...

Feb. 22, 2012

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Inprova announces its latest acquisition

 Inprova Group, the Cheshire-based procurement outsourcing service company, has acquired award winning non-domestic energy consultancy Energy & Carbon Management (E&CM).   E&CM, which was awarded Consultancy of Year in a 2017 Industry Awards ceremony, is based in Horsham, West Sussex. It has been purchased from its current owner and founder, Jon Henderson, for an undisclosed sum. ...

Jan. 23, 2018

By Inprova Energy

UN helps Chinese authorities promote clean energy transport at Olympics

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is contributing to a plan by the Chinese authorities to make the Beijing Olympics environmentally friendly. The UNDP is providing four electric buses for use during the Games, which will be part of a fleet of 50 that will ferry athletes between the Olympic Village and the sports venues. “Apart from helping to achieve low-carbon approaches to Olympic ...

Aug. 1, 2008

By United Nations

ACC Welcomes Sen. Murkowski´s Energy Blueprint

The American Chemistry Council released the following statement in response to Sen. Lisa Murkowski's (R-AK) release of an energy blueprintthat calls for a dramatic boost in the production of energy resources and new energy efficiency initiatives: "Senator Murkowski's energy blueprint recognizes that domestic energy production has become the engine driving America's economy by producing thousands ...

Feb. 4, 2013

By American Chemistry Council (ACC)

Small business energy use key to boosting U.S. economy, AGA report says

Clean, affordable natural gas has led to $76 billion in savings for American businesses since 2009 according to a report the American Gas Association (AGA) released today. Uncovering the U.S. Natural Gas Commercial Market examines the commercial sector and its many benefits to the U.S. economy. Businesses such as schools, hospitals, police and fire stations, offices, restaurants, grocery ...

Jan. 31, 2017

By American Gas Association (AGA)

Global Business Summit on Energy: £100 million fund for green investment announced

A new £100 million fund for green investment was announced today by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg. Speaking at the Global Business Summit on Energy the Deputy Prime Minister revealed that the UK Green Investments (UKGI) team, based in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, will provide initial funding of £100m to two Non-Domestic Energy Efficiency (NDEE) fund managers ...

Aug. 6, 2012

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Energy Secretary Moniz`s Remarks at Hampton University in Hampton, Va. -- As Prepared for Delivery

Today, Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz traveled to Hampton Roads, Va. to highlight President Obama’s State of the Union address at Hampton University, one of the nation’s top historically black universities and a leader in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. The Secretary focused on President Obama’s State of the Union address and the Obama ...

Jan. 31, 2014

By US Department of Energy

EnerNOC's Demand Response Portfolio in Korea Surpasses One Gigawatt

November 14, 2016 -- EnerNOC, Inc., a leading provider of energy intelligence software (EIS) and demand response solutions, announced today that its demand response portfolio in Korea surpassed one gigawatt roughly equivalent to the amount of power generated by a nuclear power plant. EnerNOC entered the market in late 2014, following legislation earlier that year that introduced demand ...

Nov. 14, 2016

By Smart Grid Observer

Highlights of energy efficiency trends – Vol.3

The third instalment of Energy Efficiency Trends– EEVS’ quarterly review of the market for non-domestic energy efficiency has just been published. The review provides essential insight and market intelligence for the non-domestic energy efficiency sector. We are proud to have supported EEVS by sponsoring the report and in case you haven’t seen it, we are sharing the highlights ...

May 13, 2013

By Drumbeat Energy Limited

GDHIF second release: funding fully allocated for solid wall insulation

Up to £24 million worth of funding for solid wall insulation has been allocated to households in England and Wales through the second release of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) creating a pipeline of work for the industry to carry out over the coming months. Applications for solid wall insulation have now closed, however, subject to terms and conditions, domestic energy ...

Dec. 11, 2014

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Maine Project Launches First Grid-Connected Offshore Wind Turbine in the U.S.

The Energy Department today recognized the nation’s first grid-connected offshore floating wind turbine prototype off the coast of Castine, Maine. Led by the University of Maine, this project represents the first concrete-composite floating platform wind turbine to be deployed in the world – strengthening American leadership in innovative clean energy technologies that diversify the ...

May 31, 2013

By US Department of Energy

The Drumbeat on energy efficiency trends Volume 3

The third instalment of Energy Efficiency Trends – EEVS’ quarterly review of the market for non-domestic energy efficiency was published last week. We regard Energy Efficiency Trends as a hugely valuable source of information and guidance for the industry and as such, we decided to sponsor it. Here’s a bit of background as to why we think this research provides such an essential ...

May 13, 2013

By Drumbeat Energy Limited