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Green development gets wind turbines
Green development gets wind turbines Wind turbines have been built at a development awarded a 'very good' EcoHomes standard.
'Old thinking' holding back sustainable energy
'Old thinking' holding back sustainable energy Incentives and support needs to be provided in order to shift the UK out of outmoded thinking that is holding back the transition to a low carbon economy.
Robin Rigg wind farm gets first turbine
Robin Rigg wind farm gets first turbine The £350 million Robin Rigg wind farm's first wind turbine has been completed.
Carbon emissions targets to be met despite downturn
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.
Transparent flexible solar cells discovered
Transparent flexible solar cells discovered Solar cells that can be rolled up and are see-through, so could be used on windows, have been developed.
Scotland's largest solar panel system completed
Scotland's largest solar panel system completed Glasgow's Sheriff court has become the home of a £500,000 solar panel – the largest in Scotland.
BERR: Microgeneration could prevent need for nuclear
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
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 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'
Biomass 'may be a low carbon energy solution' A building industry trade publication has suggested biomass may be a carbon-neutral energy solution.
Northern Ireland 'must do more' to promote energy efficiency
Northern Ireland 'must do more' to promote energy efficiency More must be done to encourage the uptake of renewable energy generation in Northern Ireland, a government minister has claimed.
Swindon development 'to receive low carbon help'
Swindon development 'to receive low carbon help' A housing development in Swindon is set to benefit from the low carbon expertise of a renewable energy firm.
Carbon-friendly trade show 'packed with information'
Carbon-friendly trade show 'packed with information' An eco-friendly trade show scheduled to take place this weekend will be packed with tips on how homeowners can reduce their carbon emissions, it has emerged.
Low carbon developments 'could become simpler in Scotland'
Low carbon developments 'could become simpler in Scotland' Generating low carbon electricity from home could become a more simple process, thanks to plans under consideration by the Scottish government.
New training programmes 'will help drive low carbon development'
New training programmes 'will help drive low carbon development' A new series of training programmes is helping engineers, architects and property developers choose renewable and low carbon technologies for homes and other buildings, it has been suggested.
Low carbon plans should be made 'with the long-term in mind'
Low carbon plans should be made 'with the long-term in mind' Implementing renewable and microgeneration technologies successfully will be the key to establishing a long-term, low carbon solution to sustainable housing, a BBC columnist has opined.
Chinese cities sign up to low-carbon programme
Chinese cities sign up to low-carbon programme A new WWF initiative will see two Chinese cities sign up to promote develop low-carbon development.
Low-carbon eco-flats to be sold in Brighton
Low-carbon eco-flats to be sold in Brighton A number of low-carbon eco-apartments are set to go on sale in Brighton, it has emerged.
Expert to speak on zero-carbon homes
Expert to speak on zero-carbon homes The construction industry needs more government investment if low-carbon housing goals are to be met in the near-term, an industry expert has asserted.
Low-carbon development planned for Sheffield
Low-carbon development planned for Sheffield Councillors in Sheffield have approved plans for a low-carbon housing development in the region.
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