Global expenditure on renewable energy projects to double by 2020

According to a new long-term projection model from Bloomberg New Energy Finance, annual global expenditure on renewable energy projects will increase from $90 billion (USD) in 2009 to $150 billion in 2020. The model shows that this will further increase to $200 billion by 2030 given current policy targets. The new findings apply the Bloomberg New Energy Finance Global Energy and Emissions Mod... [more]

REPIC sets up a fund to support regional WEEE recycling schemes

A recent survey found that 72 per cent of industry experts thought that low public awareness of waste electrical goods recycling is one of the biggest challenges the sector faces. Additional research suggests the UK is also behind its European counterparts in terms of public understanding, so awareness campaigns such as these are important to encourage households to think more carefully about how ... [more]

Residents of Leeds green tower block reduce fuel bills and carbon emissions

Thanks to an innovative ‘Green Tower Block’ scheme run by West North West Homes Leeds (WNWHL), residents of a Leeds tower block have saved a combined £10,000 on their annual fuel bills and reduced carbon emissions by over 7,000 tonnes over the last year. The scheme which began in February 2009 at Grayson’s Crest in Kirkstall, involved a programme of large-scale refurbishments to improve the ene... [more]

Larkfleet Group launches Lark Energy to provide affordable and sustainable heat and power

At a time of concern over climate change, volatile energy prices and uncertainty over future supply, Larkfleet Group has launched Lark Energy to provide affordable and sustainable heat and power to Larkfleet’s customers. Lark Energy will focus on developing cleaner, locally sourced energy for new and existing housing developments. This will include electricity and heat generated by the sun (p... [more]

Interest free loan programme enables public sector bodies to reduce energy bills

Thanks to a £57m government funded interest free loan programme that enables the installation of simple energy efficiency measures, public sector bodies including schools, hospitals and local authorities are expected to save a projected lifetime total of £244m in reduced energy bills. The Salix Energy Efficiency Loans (SEELS) fund administered by Salix Finance has been fully subscribed, less th... [more]