Texas
breaks US wind energy record
Lone Star State generates nearly a fifth of electricity from wind power
European
energy giants unveil Supergrid vision
New Friends of the Supergrid group to lobby for development of giant offshore
renewable energy grid
Millions
of low-energy lightbulbs wasted as companies exploit loopholes
Since the scheme began, 224m bulbs have been distributed
CRC
threatens smart meter supply pinch
Consultancy warns rush to install Automatic Meter Reading systems could result
in some smart meter projects taking longer than expected
E.ON
debuts no-win, no-fee carbon saving service
E.ON promises to cover the upfront cost for businesses' onsite renewables insta
llations as part of Energy Performance Guarantee service
Environment
Agency debuts map of hydropower hot spots
Report identifies about 5,000 sites suitable for small-scale hydroelectric
systems
AeroThermal
outlines advanced anaerobic digestion vision
Latest funding round to drive forward waste-to-energy commercialisation plan
Government
signals high-speed rail intent
Long-awaited proposals for new 250mph network released
Exclusive:
Capgemini preps carbon consultancy push
Company aims to tackle "Wild West" carbon accounting market
Google
touts solar thermal breakthrough
Green czar thinks low-cost heliostat technology could be available within a few
years