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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

American Chemistry Council President Cal Dooley Predicts a Manufacturing `Renaissance` from New Natural Gas Supplies

Chemical manufacturers are poised for a "significant enhancement in their global competitiveness" because of the growing availability of natural gas, primarily from enormous shale deposits in the United States, Cal Dooley, the president and CEO of the American Chemistry Council, said in a recent interview with E&ETV OnPoint. "Our member companies in the chemical industry are poised to make ...

Sep. 23, 2011

By American Chemistry Council (ACC)

Playing at home energy savings

Inderscience Research Spot Article An approach to cutting domestic energy consumption based on playing a game – Energy Battle – can lead to household savings of up to 45% on electricity consumption and lead to better energy-saving habits, says a study published in the Journal of Design Research. Daphne Geelen, David Keyson, Stella Boess and Han Brezet of Delft University of ...

Mar. 28, 2012

By Inderscience Publishers

Salazar announcement shows new approach to offshore energy at Department of Interior

US Department of Interior Secretary Salazar announced this week that he is going to take a thorough review of the five-year OCS oil and gas leasing program that was announced in the final days of the Bush administration. Following is a statement by Wesley Warren, director of programs for the Natural Resources Defense Council: “There’s a new way of doing business at the Department of Interior ...

Feb. 11, 2009

By Natural Resources Defense Council

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