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Decentralised energy would save London 3.5m tonnes CO2 Building up to 50 new power plants would reduce energy waste, according to report.


Eco-barn to save £70k in ten years A barn conversion with microgeneration and a ground source heat pump could save its owners £70,000.


Carbon emissions targets to be met despite downturn Keeping commitments to carbon reduction and renewable energy will help the UK weather the economic downturn, the prime minister has said.


Carbon capture could be viable by 2030 Carbon capture and storage technology could be financially viable by 2030.


BERR: Microgeneration could prevent need for nuclear The government could avoid building new nuclear power stations if it pushes hard enough on microgeneration, according to an official report.


Welsh farmer has adopted microgeneration technology A farming family in Wales is working to power 100 percent of their property using energy generated from renewable sources.


Computer firm announces green energy plans Computer firm Dell has announced plans to power its Texas-based headquarters with renewable energy, it has emerged.


Biomass 'may be a low carbon energy solution' A building industry trade publication has suggested biomass may be a carbon-neutral energy solution.


British Gas 'to help homeowners cut carbon footprint' British Gas will encourage homeowners to generate electricity in their house with a new range of microgeneration technology.


New boilers 'may help cut carbon emissions' Fuel cell boilers have the potential to cut household carbon emissions by up to 50 per cent, British Gas has claimed.


Marks & Spencer 'considers wind power' High street retailer Marks & Spencer is currently exploring the possibility of using wind power to cut its carbon footprint.


Community uses solar power to cut carbon footprint A community centre near Bodmin is using solar-powered electricity to reduce its carbon footprint.


Zero-carbon city planned for UAE A "zero-carbon" city is to be built in Abu Dhabi and use 75 per cent less power than its traditional counterparts, it was reported today.


Low-carbon development planned for Sheffield Councillors in Sheffield have approved plans for a low-carbon housing development in the region.


Firms team up to develop low-carbon homes A housebuilding firm and a power company have joined forces on a number of low-carbon housing projects across the UK.


West Sussex residents 'keen to reduce emissions' Energy-efficient ground source heat pumps are becoming a poplular addition to homes and public buildings in West Sussex.


Local energy efficiency schemes given the go-ahead Changes to the planning system are set to encourage the provision of local renewable energy schemes under new proposals announced today (December 17th).


CHP technology 'can offer carbon savings' Combined heat and power technology could potentially reduce carbon emissions, but only in certain situations, a new report has claimed.