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Are some landlords bending energy efficiency rules?

The Observer 24 Jun 2018

Since the start of April, landlords have been prohibited from renting out “sub-standard” houses and flats, which, in this context, means those that don’t meet minimum energy-efficiency requirements. However, Guardian Money has been shown an example of a flat being listed on a letting agent website where the energy efficiency “score” appears to have been fraudulently changed to allow it to be advertised....

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World gathers to tackle climate change challenges

Yahoo Daily News 24 Jun 2018

The UN Environment and partners are backing India's green ambitions through Creating and Sustaining Markets for Energy Efficiency, a GEF-supported project to boost the uptake of efficient lighting and other technologies. Last November, the GEF announced $454 million funding to boost India's efforts for energy-efficiency projects run by state-owned Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL)....

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Public Utilities Commission approves Eversource energy supply rate hike

Union Leader 24 Jun 2018

MANCHESTER - Eversource executives urged their customers to examine energy efficiency and tighten up their homes after state regulators approved a 19.1 percent increase in energy supply charges that will be passed on to consumers over the next six months ... We urge customers to make full use of our energy efficiency programs to help reduce their ......

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Power ministry advises 24 degree Celsius as default temperature in ACs'

Hindustan Times 24 Jun 2018

Under the guidance of Ministry of Power, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has carried out a study and has recommended that the default setting in the air-conditioning should be at 24 degree Celsius ... This comes as a measure to promote energy efficiency in the air-conditioning areas ... The Bureau of Energy Efficiency informed that considering the ......

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How Jaime Siaj's recent success is sparking Energy FC's offense

The Oklahoman 24 Jun 2018

Energy FC is 2-1-0 this season in games in which Jaime Siaj scores a goal ... A forward for Energy FC, Siaj quickly struck the ball, burying it to tie the match at 1-all and spark a second-half rally for the Greens. Last Saturday, Siaj didn't net the winning goal, but his team-leading third goal of the season was pivotal in helping Energy FC secure its first consecutive wins of the 2018 season....

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Power Ministry asks AC manufacturers to regulate default settings to save electricity

DNA India 24 Jun 2018

The Ministry of Power on Friday advised companies to regulate default air conditioner (AC) settings in order to promote energy efficiency ... According to a research done by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, the total connected load in India due to air conditioning will be 200 GW by 2030 going by the current market trends ... Efficiency AC manufacturers....

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Where to move for... eco-living

The Observer 24 Jun 2018

But isn’t it greener to improve existing places than build anew? Last year, Bristol topped Good Move’s survey, based on carbon emissions, recycling, energy consumption, green space and Green councillors. Meanwhile the Green Alliance’s 2016 study of how much a town’s energy ......

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Slow the Flow sprinkler efficiency campaign aims to save water, money

Summit Daily 24 Jun 2018

... efficiency and diagnose sprinkler system problems ... "Slow the Flow is an easy and free program that will help you use water efficiently while keeping your lawn green," said HC3 community programs coordinator Hallie Jaeger....

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Eight steps to become an eco-conscious traveler

The Jakarta Post 24 Jun 2018

Almost 1.2 million people travel internationally every year ... Here are eight steps to become a more eco-conscious traveler. 1 ... Another option is to choose to fly on airplanes that are more energy efficient ... 2 ... These types of accommodation usually use renewable energy, have an effective waste management system in place or are built with renewable materials ... Read also. Six eco-friendly accommodation options for green travelers. 3 ... 4 ... 5....

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GHBA Remodelers Council: Brighten your home while saving money

Chron 24 Jun 2018

Not only will you get natural, energy efficient light for your health, enjoyment and value of your home, you are eligible to receive a 30 percent federal tax credit on qualifying purchases and installation ... A professional installer knows how to determine the position of your skylights or sun tunnels to maximize natural light and energy efficiency....

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CM calls for preventing water wastage

The News International 24 Jun 2018

“This approach would encourage efficient and honest people and discourage the dishonest ones,” he added.“We need to enhance our electricity production to ensure a secure and prosperous future for the coming generation,” he said, calling for using all possible means to check power theft.The chief minister was briefed about ......

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Capital leads in waste management

The Hindu 24 Jun 2018

Proving impetus to efforts for efficient waste management, the district is nearing cent per cent coverage of Haritha Karma Senas (green task forces) ... Such teams, consisting of ‘green technicians’ and ‘green supervisors,’ as they are known, have come into being in as many as 54 out of the 73 grama panchayats in the district ... Humayun ... Bitter memories of centralised waste treatment facilities have triggered concern among many ... Humayun said....

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Green energy feels the heat as subsidies go to fossil fuels

The Observer 24 Jun 2018

The number of people generating their own power has almost flatlined, with only one new group formed in the UK last year, according to the body representing grassroots energy organisations ... Subsidies can hedge the risks, but in 2015 the government cut them for green energy, including the “feed-in tariff” households get for supplying excess energy back to the national grid, capping the total at £100m by 2019....

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