Mr. Nguyen Quan Chinh, Vice Chairman, People's Committee of Quang Tri Province came to visit the site of LED installation.

Waste, an alternative source of energy to petroleum

The group led by Martin Olazar, researcher in the UPV/EHU's Department of Chemical Engineering, is studying the development of sustainable refineries where it is possible to produce fuels and raw materials providing an alternative to petroleum by using biomass and other waste materials like plastics, tyres, etc. Conical spouted beds are the key to the high energy efficiency of these refineries.

Recycling at Home Saves Energy for Everyone

It’s something we hear all the time. Our natural resources such as coal, oil and metals are dwindling, and the depletion of these resources destroys natural habitats.

Free advice and information about energy saving

Bolton Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is helping people reduce their bills as part of the Big Energy Savings Week from October 20 to 24.

Uganda to give out energy saving bulbs

This initiative, according to Benon Mutambi the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) Chief Executive Officer will cost the government about $4.1m. The initial batch will be distributed to consumers starting January 2015.

DOE: $10M for innovative, energy-saving lighting R&D technologies

The Energy Department announced $10 million to support research, development, and manufacturing of solid-state lighting (SSL) technologies across the country.

Mandatory energy labeling for transport vehicles from 01 January 2015

From 1-1-2015, mandatory energy labeling for the transport vehicles will come into force. Means of transportation include: Cars (type 7 seats or smaller). This activity is within the roadmap of implementing energy labels under Decision No. 51/2001/QD-Ttg of the Prime Minister dated 12 September 2011.

2,057 billion kWH saved nationwide in September

Vietnam Electricity Corporation (EVN) has announced that in September, the country saved 2,057 billion kWh of electricity, equivalent to 2.19% of commercial electricity output. Southern Power Corporation (EVNSPC) and Ho Chi Minh City Power Corporation (EVNHCMC) got the largest saving rate of more than 2,5%.

Nine out of 10 Australian households consider switch to solar

Nine out of 10 Australians have considered, or would consider, switching to solar energy as a way to cut their power bills, a new survey has found.

Solar energy powers village economy

Thanks to NIRD, several inaccessible villages in the State are enjoying solar home lighting system and even the rural economy is looking up with transfer of technology.