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Yesterday at Green Week
Day 1 – Kicking off Green Week 2016! Monday focussed on investing for greener cities. People came together across Europe to explore how investing in making our cities more sustainable can make them better places to live for everyone. Our…
EU Opens its Doors to the Public this Saturday
Keeping a long-standing tradition, EU institutions will open their doors to the public this Saturday, 28 May. DG Energy and DG Clima will have a stand in the Commission’s Berlaymont building near Rond Point Schuman, Brussels. Hosting the ‘Energy Union…
8.1 Million People now Work in Renewables, New Study Finds
More than 8.1 million people worldwide are now employed by the renewable energy industry – a 5% increase from last year – according to a report released today by IRENA at its 11th Council meeting. The report, Renewable Energy and…
Suppliers Installed 42k Energy Efficiency Measures in March in the UK
More than 42,600 energy efficiency measures were installed in March. They were developed under the government’s Energy Company Obligation (ECO) programme, new data from DECC revealed. In total 1.79 million measures have been installed under the scheme which requires larger…
Ireland Targets Big Energy Savings in Schools, Hospitals and Local Government Services
Ireland has set itself a tough energy efficiency target. The country is aiming to achieve energy savings of 33% compared to the overall EU target of 27% by 2030. To do this, the Emerald Isle is focussing on energy efficiency…
Electrical Installation Guide 2016 by Schneider Electric – Now Available for Free Download
The Electrical Installation Guide is written for electrical professionals who must design, install, inspect, and maintain low-voltage electrical installations in compliance with the standards published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The guide is meant for all electrical professionals including…
The Internet of Things
The digital revolution, also called the 4th revolution, started in 1969, but today it is mostly related to software. The change is in paradigm shift, of which one is related to the power business and one in the automation business,…