Government

UK Government to roll out Green Deal to businesses and landlords

Under the UK Coalition Government’s proposed Green Deal, businesses and tenants will now also benefit from energy-saving measures as well millions of homeowners, according to Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne. Speaking during a visit to the London School of Economics yesterday, Huhne said that the Government’s plans could boost the numbers employed by […]

Irish Government signs deal with Toyota to trial Prius plug-in hybrid

By Tryllium Staff

The Irish Government has today signed a deal with Toyota to trial the Prius plug-in hybrid ahead of its launch in 2012. Three of the new lithium-ion battery powered vehicles will be based in Ireland and made available to leading companies including RTE, Vodafone, Hewlett Packard, Bank of Ireland, Google and Coca-Cola to try out. Toyota will […]

London, New York and Toronto sign up to report carbon emissions

By Tryllium Staff

London, New York and Toronto have signed up to report their carbon emissions as part of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)’s new cities programme. In partnership with the C40 and Clinton Climate initiative (CCI), CDP Cities is asking the world’s largest cities that have committed to tackle climate change – the 40 member cities and 10 affiliate members – […]

US votes to improve national building energy code by 30%

By Tryllium Staff

US state and local officials have voted to improve the national building model energy code to deliver a 30% boost in savings. The new 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) covers the constructions of both new homes and commercial buildings across the US, as well as additions and renovations. The changes to the code ensures that homes […]

California releases final proposal for cap-and-trade scheme

By Tryllium Staff

California last week released the final draft proposals for its emissions cap-and-trade scheme, which is largely similar to the EU emission trading scheme (ETS). The proposals from the California Air Resources Board would cover 85% of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. Participants in the scheme would receive tradable emissions allowances up to a cap level set in line […]

Momentum grows behind bid to extend British Summer Time

By Tryllium Staff

As the clocks go back bringing light mornings and dark afternoons, the campaign to extend British Summer Time is gaining momentum. Last week, the House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee heard evidence about the electricity and carbon emissions that could be saved by putting the clocks forward by an hour in winter (GMT+1) and two […]