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Energy Efficiency News - 2009
November 19, 2009
Agreement Reached on EU's Revised Energy Efficiency Labelling Directive
The European Commission (EC) reached political agreement with the European Council and European Parliament on a revised Directive 92/75/EEC, ... more
October 30, 2009
EC, EPA Set Energy Efficiency Standards for Computer Displays
The European Commission (EC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agreed on Oct. 29 to adopt ambitious new specifications for office ... more
October 2, 2009
DOE Funds Energy Efficiency, Conservation Projects in 22 States
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is providing more than $354 million under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program ... more
October 1, 2009
DOE to Fund 'Retrofit Ramp-Up' Program for Energy Efficiency
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will provide up to $454 million for a "Retrofit Ramp-Up" program designed to provide opportunities for energy ... more
September 16, 2009
CEN, CENELEC Release Energy Efficiency Standard - CEN EN 16001
On Sept. 10, the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) released ... more
September 1, 2009
EC Issues FAQ on Phasing Out Conventional Light Fixtures
On Sept. 1, the European Commission (EC) issued a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document about the phase-out of conventional incandescent ... more
July 22, 2009
EC's New Regulations Will Improve Energy Efficiency of Motors, Circulators, TVs, Refrigerators
Details of the four ecodesign regulations adopted by the European Commission (EC) on July 22 are presented below. The new regulations aim to ... more
July 22, 2009
EC Adopts Four Regulations to Improve Energy Efficiency
On July 22, the European Commission (EC) adopted four ecodesign regulations to improve the energy efficiency of industrial motors, circulators, ... more
July 20, 2009
CEN Releases New Energy Efficiency Standard - CEN EN 16001
On July 1, the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) released CEN EN 16001:2009 - Energy management systems - Requirements with guidance ... more
July 18, 2009
Input Sought for ISO 50001 Draft on Energy Management Systems
A project committee established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) issued ISO 50001, a draft standard on energy management ... more
July 17, 2009
BS EN 16001 Addresses Energy Management Systems, GHG Reduction
British Standards Institution (BSI) published BS EN 16001 - Energy Management Systems - Requirements with guidance for use. ... more
June 27, 2009
DOE Invests $256M to Improve Industrial Sector Energy Efficiency
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will provide $256 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support energy efficiency improvements ... more
June 18, 2009
CEA Reactivates Energy Consumption Working Group
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) Video Systems Committee reactivated the Set-Top Box Energy Consumption Working Group, R4 WG13. ... more
June 17, 2009
EU, U.S. Agree on New Energy Efficiency Standards for Office Equipment
The European Commission (EC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agreed on June 17 to make new ambitious specifications for office ... more
June 16, 2009
EIB Loans €250M for Energy Efficiency Projects in Finland, Poland, Sweden
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is bolstering energy efficiency in Finland, Poland and Sweden with a €250 million loan to Fortum Corporation, ... more
May 12, 2009
EIA Projects Faster Renewable Energy Growth with Recovery Act Funds
Despite challenges presented by the global recession, the stimulus provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is expected ... more
April 10, 2009
China Submits Proposal on Economic Benefits of Electricity-Saving Measures to ISO
The Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China (SAC) submitted Criteria on the Methods for Calculating and Evaluating the ... more
March 30, 2009
IEC, IEA, ISO Discuss Standards for Energy Efficiency, Carbon Emissions
The International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission ... more
March 20, 2009
EC Adopts Regulations to Improve Energy Efficiency of Lighting Products
On March 18, the European Commission (EC) adopted two ecodesign regulations to improve the energy efficiency of household lamps and of office, ... more
March 13, 2009
Proposed EU Regulation to Reduce Energy Use of Industrial Motors
European Union (EU) member states showed support for new rules to reduce the electricity consumption of industrial motors during the EU's Ecodesign ... more
February 12, 2009
ADB to Fund Philippines' Energy-Efficient Light Project; $100M Fuel Cost Savings Expected Annually
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will fund an energy-efficiency project in the Philippines that will give away 13 million energy-saving lights ... more
January 30, 2009
EC Starts Legal Action Against EU Member States Over Energy Efficiency Directive
On Jan. 29, the European Commission (EC) sent a reasoned opinion to 20 European Union (EU) member states who failed to communicate their transposition ... more
January 27, 2009
Canada Issues Energy Efficiency Guide for Industry
Canada's government released the Energy Savings Toolbox, a new, comprehensive guide to energy efficiency for industry. ... more
January 21, 2009
EPRI: Report Finds Efficiency Programs Can Reduce Electricity Consumption by 22%
A new Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) analysis found that energy efficiency programs could realistically reduce the rate of growth for ... more