edie.net - Climate Change and Energy Latest NewsThe leading on-line news service for environmental professionals. The latest Climate Change and Energy headlines.Smart metering trial to start- September 17, 2008 Smart metering of electricity consumption could see householders save up to Euro 500 on their electricity bill.http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15318 London to showcase green roofs- September 17, 2008 A sea of green roofs could be London's best way to visibly demonstrate its commitment to the environment when the world turns its gaze upon the city in the run up to the 2012 Olympics.http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15320 Westminster water scheme could save 400K- September 15, 2008 Westminster City Council buildings will be fitted with devices to cut water usage by 20% and save thousands of pounds of taxpayers' money.http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15307 Google floats green data centre ideas- September 15, 2008 It is possibly the most popular search engine in the world - but Google could add another string to its bow if it becomes powered by environmentally-friendly data centres.http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15304 Tidal turbine installed by Irish firm- September 14, 2008 A tidal turbine has been laid directly on the sea bed by Irish renewable energy firm OpenHydro.http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15299 Renewable energy 'biggest business growth area'- September 14, 2008 Developing renewable energy is the biggest business growth opportunity in Ireland, minister for the environment John Gormley has claimed.http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15298 SWS gets funds for more wind power- September 14, 2008 Natural resources group SWS has secured funding that will allow it to expand and develop its windfarm division.http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15297 Energy firms expected to fund 1bn energy efficiency scheme- September 12, 2008 Households will be able to get help to make their energy bills cheaper under a 910m package of measures proposed by Government.http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15295 Driving test to include nod to green concerns- September 12, 2008 The standard driving test is to include a section on techniques to reduce a car's environmental impact - though the candidate's performance won't affect the outcome of the test.http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15292 Six die as floods hit UK- September 10, 2008 Six people are believed to have died in weather-related incidents as heavy rain brought flash floods to parts of England and Wales on Friday.http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15280 |