domestic energy News
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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: ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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EU reveals new energy plans amid Ukraine-Russia crisis
The European Commission has revealed its plans to improve energy security in the EU and address dependence on Russian gas with the worsening crisis in Ukraine threatening energy supplies. G7 leaders met in Rome earlier this month to discuss the issue after Russia said it could cut off gas supplies to Ukraine and even the rest of Europe. Europe gets around a third of its gas from Russia, much of ...
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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 ...
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Department of Energy Announces Funding to Support Long-Duration Energy Storage
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently (5/1) announced up to $30 million in funding for projects as part of a new Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program: Duration Addition to electricitY Storage (DAYS). DAYS project teams will build innovative technologies to enable long-duration energy storage on the power grid, providing reliable electricity for 10 to approximately 100 ...
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Inprova acquires two business energy brokers: energyTEAM and Ener-G Procurement
Cheshire-based procurement outsourcing service company, Inprova Group has bought two non-domestic energy brokers, energyTEAM and ENER-G Procurement. energyTEAM, based in Burgess Hill, West Sussex has been purchased from its two owners for an undisclosed sum. The company has been running for nearly 40 years, helping over 800 clients such as Virgin Atlantic, Hotel du Vin Group and fashion retail ...
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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 ...
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Encouraging energy conservation in the home
Despite high levels of environmental concern in the EU, domestic energy use continues to rise. A recent study has examined the psychology behind energy usage and behaviour change to help inform energy strategies. There are two key strategies for changing the behaviour of the public. Psychological strategies aim to change an individual's views and motivations through education, whereas ...
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Report: Retail, tech industry on track to procure 60 GW of green energy by 2025
States which invest in clean domestic energy production are also the most likely to attract new business and create jobs, according to a new report, as demand for clean energy among retailers and technology companies is expected to reach 60 gigawatts (GW) by 2025. The new analysis, released by the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), ...
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Launch of Special Report on Energy Trends in Southeast Asia, 2 October in Bangkok
H.E. Pongsak Ruktapongpisal - Minister of Energy, Thailand Maria van der Hoeven - Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA) Hidetoshi Nishimura - Executive Director, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia For the launch of ENERGY TRENDS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA ; Special Report from the IEA’s World Energy Outlook 2013 Programme begins at 9:30 a.m. Bangkok time, Press ...
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Clarifying and measuring energy security
A new study has clarified the concept of the popular phrase 'energy security'. It suggests that measurements of energy security for a country or area should be multi-dimensional and include figures that represent fuel prices, the diversity of the energy market and political stability. Ensuring the security of energy supply through sustainable energy initiatives is a key concern in the EU and ...
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4th Annual UGAS 2012
The 4th Annual Unconventional Gas Summit held in Bali, Indonesia was a great place to visit and speak with delegates from key sectors within the gas industry. Expertise and future visions were shared from consulting firms but also from the operators themselves drawing upon the current booming and expanding shale gas operations in the USA. With the domestic demand for energy increasing it is ...
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