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Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany), a pioneer sustainable city in Europe
“Green City”, “Solar City”, “Sustainability... -
Sustainable European cities: overview of innovative urban planning projects
The future of our cities lies in sustainable urban... -
The high stakes of Russia’s energy policy
Russia can count on plentiful natural resources to fuel its oil and gas-based economy. On... -
Japan’s uncertain energy future
Following the second anniversary of the Fukushima disaster, energy issues have come to the fore of public discussion in... -
Use of renewable energy sources in France
France has been looking to renewable energy sources as an alternative to fossil fuels... -
Social entrepreneurship to foster energy efficiency
Ashoka is the world’s leading social entrepreneurship network and was founded in 1981;... -
Building-specific energy efficiency measures to yield maximum results
Energy efficiency investment payback periods depend on a... -
Can nudges boost energy efficiency?
On January 8th, Eurostat, the European Commission’s statistical agency, issued a report on energy transportation and... -
Oceans and seas: recent boom of long-neglected energy sources
On January 21st, French premier J-M Ayrault visited the STX... -
Eco-electrical sector to lead efforts to cut CO2 emissions
In a recent White Paper, the eco-electrical sector* assessed potential CO2 emissions... -
A few practical steps towards energy transition in Germany
The decision to phase out nuclear energy by 2022 and to cut greenhouse gas emissions by... -
Circular economy reconciles waste generation with energy efficiency
Today, the waste generated by our way of life is no longer... -
Shedding light on the electrical trade
“I shall make electricity so cheap that only the rich can afford to burn candles”, promised Thomas Edison. The... -
Practical solutions of eco-electric sector towards energy transition
In the midst of the debate on energy transition launched by... -
Bulk energy storage: a crucial issue
When energy consumption reaches peaks, especially in extreme cold, power shortage looms and grid operators face a... -
New energy efficiency measurement tools for buildings
How can you improve a building’s energy efficiency? In February 2011, ACR (French... -
How does an electrically-assisted bicycle work?
Created nearly two decades ago in Japan, electrically-assisted bicycles allow almost... -
Growth of solar energy production in Maghreb
“Sunlight is of no use if you keep your eyes shut”, says an Arab proverb. Although... -
What kind of light bulbs should you use? Focus on home lighting
There is such a wide range of light bulbs available on the... -
Brazil embraces energy efficiency
Brazil will stage the Football World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016, which will put the sixth largest economy in... -
Canada takes ambitious steps towards energy efficiency
EcoEnergy is an incentive programme launched in 2011 by the Canadian government, aiming... -
How to reconcile home automation with protection of personal data
Can home automation schemes threaten the protection of... -
Energy and environmental issues in the 2012 US presidential election
During an interview on MTV on October 26, Barack Obama said... -
Future of energy efficiency in French and German industrial sectors
In spite of structural differences, manufacturing sectors... -
British Green Deal to boost investment in energy efficiency of buildings
A quarter of greenhouse-gas emissions in the UK are due to... -
Digital energy efficiency
The emergence of digital technology opens yet unexplored paths towards enhanced quality of life. Here is an overview of... -
The HOMES program: industry and researchers together to improve the energy efficiency of buildings
Launched in 2008, the HOMES... -
Energy efficiency to become overarching principle of French energy policy in 2050
In the autumn of 2011 the... -
How does a solar panel work?
Photovoltaic technology harnesses the energy the sun emits towards the earth to generate electricity. This energy... -
How can home automation increase a building’s energy efficiency?
With the growth of new technologies, home automation... -
Room for improvement for French energy balance
The French Sustainable Development Committee (CGDD) issues a yearly report on the... -
Moving towards “House 3.0” thanks to home automation
Whereas the government starts resorting to energy efficiency schemes to lower the... -
Developing energy efficiency in the UK: conclusions of the 2012 McKinsey report
In 2007 the British government launched an ambitious energy... -
What does the future hold for solar power in Europe?
The future of the photovoltaic industry in the EU appears uncertain. On April 3rd, 2012,... -
Directive on Energy Efficiency adopted by the EU Parliament in plenary
Directive on Energy Efficiency adopted by the EU Parliament... -
Zoom on wind power
Research on electricity generation sometimes improves age-old techniques: wind power is a very good example of this. Wind itself originates in the... -
How much electricity do flat-screen televisions use?
People worldwide spend an average 3h15 watching TV every day. By way of comparison,... -
Batteries aiming for energy efficiency
The fact that they are part of our everyday life should not let us forget that only after countless experiments could... -
Electricity consumption of Internet set-top boxes
Did you know that on top of your Internet subscription, the set-top box provided by your... -
Have renewable energies become competitive?
It is now commonly admitted that the growing scarcity of raw materials is likely to lead... -
Wind, a renewable power now to be reckoned with
In Greek mythology, Aeolus is the master and keeper of the winds. The wind’s kinetic... -
Where does European electricity come from?
The explosion of the number 2 reactor at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in March 2011... -
Light-emitting diodes to be the future of light
“LEDs could represent 75% of the lighting market by 2020” according to Christophe... -
Energy efficiency of buildings: six innovative constructions show the way forward
Buildings in Europe account... -
The European Union and China strengthen their energy cooperation
Last February, the 14th EU-China summit took place in... -
Brazil: hydropower, a solution to the country development issues?
In early 2012, thanks to social networks, people around the... -
What’s the most energy-consuming household appliance?
The average electricity consumption of European households shrunk by 7% between 2005 and... -
China has no choice but to produce clean energy
China is not only one of the greatest polluters worldwide, but it is also the most... -
What you need to know to improve the energy efficiency of your home thanks to insulation
All buildings aren’t equal... -
Solar bio-fuel: the holy grail of energy efficiency?
Human energy needs amount to 17.75 trillion Joules every second; they are expected to at... -
No coal, no nukes: Germany’s future energy mix
70% of Germans agree to move away from civilian nuclear energy, according to Klaus... -
Offshore wind farms have the wind in their sails
In July 2011, the French government launched a call for tenders for the construction of... -
China to make smart investment
China is set to lead the world in smart grid infrastructure after recently setting out plans for massive investment in... -
Open plan offices a thing of the past?
As companies seek further ways to reduce their energy use, is the widely used open plan office layout a high energy... -
Energy efficiency through social networking
Facebook has unveiled a new application designed to encourage its users to save energy.... -
Metal fluorides: ingredients of the battery of the XXIst century
Until recently, lithium batteries were the state of the... -
Energy savings – Will the energy efficiency directive allow the European Union to meet its 2020 targets?
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Electric vehicles: the charging technology
The arrival on the automotive market of electric vehicles, expected in 2012-2013, has... -
The Grenelle Forum Building Plan in France: moving towards Positive Energy Buildings
The Grenelle 1 Law, passed in... -
Energy saving – cities show governments how it’s done
Is local action more effective than action on an international scale? In late May 2011,... -
Smart buildings to achieve electricity efficiency
In France, buildings account for nearly half the overall energy consumption. Heating,... -
China: an unexpected leader on the renewable energy market
Before the Copenhagen Summit in 2009, China set as a prerequisite a series of measures it... -
Brazil: hydropower, a solution to the country development issues?
In early 2012, thanks to social networks, people around the... -
Gemasol: the energy of the future…already on the market in Spain
Opened on October 4th 2011 by Juan Carlos, the King of... -
Finland : how to reduce the energy produced by a datacenter? The innovative example of the Uspenski “heating Cathedral”
Under the orthodox Cathedral of Uspenski, a very famous monument of Helsinki, is hiding one of the most innovative places in the world. A... -
« Smart neighbourhoods » for urban energy efficiency
As natural resources are getting more and more expensive, local authorities reshape urban... -
Energy efficiency through irrigation
Irrigation of agricultural land has long been considered by many an energy inefficient means of producing crops.... -
In California, charging up energy efficiency
Despite the proliferation of mobile devices in our everyday lives, little thought is... -
Experts discuss how to reduce energy use
In late January, Rexel and the CGEMP* brought together nine French experts on energy efficiency at the Université... -
USA : State energy efficiency investments hit new high
Energy efficiency advocates in the US have at least one reason to be cheerful at the... -
How to improve data centers energy efficiency?
Given that data centers are becoming larger and more numerous, the theme of making them... -
Bright ideas for street lighting
When public authorities assess how they can cut costs through energy efficiency schemes, one area of electricity... -
UK set to beat 2020 emission targets
The UK is set to improve upon its emission reduction targets for 2020, according to the British government. UK minister... -
The photovoltaic sector in France at its lowest ebb
Boosted by strong market growth in the 2000s, the photovoltaic sector is now suffering... -
Energy efficient Christmas lighting : 87% energy savings
While some households might deck their halls with bright, sparkling Christmas lights this... -
Energy efficient Christmas lighting : 87% energy savings
While some households might deck their halls with bright, sparkling Christmas lights this... -
US utilities’ energy efficiency sized up
The effort and resources that US utilities devote to improving energy efficiency vary... -
The photovoltaic sector in France and Europe : what are the prospects ?
Yves Maigne, member of the Academie of Technologies and... -
China to make smart investment
China is set to lead the world in smart grid infrastructure after recently setting out plans for massive investment in... -
Nations team up to develop renewables
Britain and Norway have agreed to work together in order to develop renewable and other energy sources. The countries... -
Financial backing for German green energy projects
A German development bank is to provide significant financial support to the country’s... -
Energy efficiency through social networking
Facebook has unveiled a new application designed to encourage its users to save energy.... -
Improving energy efficiency through utility bills?
A US senator has put forward measures that he said would have the twofold effect of... -
Computer energy efficiency doubles every 18 months
Energy efficiency has become the new yardstick for measuring computing progress,... -
Open plan offices a thing of the past?
As companies seek further ways to reduce their energy use, is the widely used open plan office layout a high energy... -
Wind power is one of the fastest growing forms of energy
It currently supplies about 1.1 per cent of Canada’s electricity demand, with 99 wind... -
LED knowhow on the up amongst electrical contractors
Electrical contractors are doing their homework on light-emitting diodes (LEDs),... -
Barack Obama highlights American ingenuity for increased energy safety
In a speech delivered at Georgetown University in... -
Electric cars: the battery issue
Electric vehicles are a major focus of current technology: the challenge is to come up with answers to the triple... -
Data Centers: The Green Grid for electrical efficiency
Energy consumption of "data centers” (centers for the processing and storage of... -
Electric vehicles: the charging technology
The arrival on the automotive market of electric vehicles, expected in 2012-2013, has... -
The solar market in France: still a positive outlook for 2011
Total photovoltaic capacity grew tenfold between 2008 and... -
Dependence in France: houses must be adapted
One French person in three will be aged 60 or over in 2050 and 9 out of 10 would like to... -
With its 12th Five-Year Plan, China hopes to reconcile growth and energy efficiency
As the second most powerful... -
The Apollo, Desertec and Medgrid projects in the Mediterranean region: aiming to harness solar energy from the deserts
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Europe moves towards smart grids – with smart meters
Following in the footsteps of Sweden and Italy, France is preparing to embrace “smart... -
Smart Grids – the grids of the future?
Increased and more wide-ranging use, the incorporation of renewable energy, the need for a secure supply – power...