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Energy storage: driving force behind energy sector disruption
Energy storage is one of the major stakes in ensuring... -
Energy monitoring, cornerstone of energy efficiency
Applying the latest information and communication technologies to the energy sector will... -
In partnership with the United Nations Foundation, the Rexel Foundation hosts a webinar on energy efficiency for energy access
On February 17th, the Rexel Foundation, co-hosted a webinar on energy efficiency for energy access. Organized in partnership with the Clean Energy Solutions Center and the United Nations Foundation’s Energy Access Practitioner Network, this session was focused on the importance of appliance efficiency in resource-constrained settings.... -
Overcoming the challenge of appliance energy efficiency in emerging countries
While today 1.1 billion people still lack access to... -
Infographics: appliance energy efficiency in emerging countries, case study in Southeast Asia
While today 1.1 billion... -
Bridging the energy efficiency gap
TweetAlthough many energy transition technologies offer a high return on investment, their dissemination is... -
Big data, an energy saving boon?
Worldwide data volumes have seen a 10-fold increase in the last two years, posing the challenge of analysing... -
The internet of things, towards a more efficient and productive society
While connectedness was once limited to electronics, the... -
From production to distribution: smart grids to transform energy system
Connected appliances, as well as the data they generate and... -
Integrating sustainability into architecture: an interview with Chris Bosse
Tweet LAVA (Laboratory for Visionary Architecture) is a... -
Green building design for energy gains
Tweet Reducing energy waste and becoming more energy efficient is not just about consuming less, but designing better.... -
“Grand Paris” and energy transition: initiatives and innovations
Tweet The “Grand Paris” (greater Paris) project was... -
What are the next steps to improve British Green Deal?
Tweet The Green Deal is a UK government policy which was adopted in 2011 in compliance... -
Buildings of the future: Sustainable is smart
Tweet Tomorrow’s smart buildings will play a crucial role in shaping a less... -
Smart grids around the world: Nice, France
Tweet Existing energy grids must be modernized in order to adapt to a changing energy... -
Smart grids around the world: Denmark
Tweet Existing energy grids must be modernized in order to adapt to a changing energy world as well as to the gradual... -
Buildings of the future: Sustainable is smart
Tweet Tomorrow’s smart buildings will play a crucial role in shaping a less... -
Gamification: an essential tool to encourage responsible energy behaviours?
TweetGames can be both entertaining and educational and... -
Smart grids around the world – South Korea
Tweet Existing energy grids must be modernized in order to adapt to a changing energy... -
Smart grids around the world – Japan
Tweet Existing energy grids must be modernized in order to adapt to a changing energy... -
Focus on smart electric grids
Tweet Existing energy grids must be modernized in order to adapt to a changing energy world as well as to the gradual... -
Virtual Power Plants: smart, decentralized energy production
TweetTransitioning towards a more environmentally sound and consumer-friendly energy... -
Rexel’s Campus and Schneider Electric’s HIVE: two examples of energy efficiency in the service sector
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Energy Efficiency to be the bedrock of Northern France’s “Third Industrial Revolution“
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The rise of the Digital Factory
TweetIn the era of the Internet of Things and cloud computing, modern manufacturing processes become increasingly... -
Changing energy systems to transform lifestyles
TweetIn what ways has technological innovation changed the face of energy? What are the... -
Energy efficiency through distributed load shedding
TweetManaging power consumption peaks is a major challenge facing electrical power... -
IssyGrid: energy optimization through smart neighbourhood grids
Tweet Our sustainable city tour takes us from Freiburg im... -
Sustainable European cities: overview of innovative urban planning projects
TweetThe future of our cities lies in sustainable urban... -
Can nudges boost energy efficiency?
TweetOn January 8th, Eurostat, the European Commission’s statistical agency, issued a report on energy transportation... -
Eco-electrical sector to lead efforts to cut CO2 emissions
TweetIn a recent White Paper, the eco-electrical sector* assessed potential CO2 emissions... -
A few practical steps towards energy transition in Germany
Tweet The decision to phase out nuclear energy by 2022 and to cut greenhouse gas... -
Practical solutions of eco-electric sector towards energy transition
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Bulk energy storage: a crucial issue
TweetWhen energy consumption reaches peaks, especially in extreme cold, power shortage looms and grid operators face a... -
New energy efficiency measurement tools for buildings
TweetHow can you improve a building’s energy efficiency? In February 2011, ACR (French... -
Growth of solar energy production in Maghreb
Tweet“Sunlight is of no use if you keep your eyes shut”, says an Arab proverb.... -
Brazil embraces energy efficiency
Tweet Brazil will stage the Football World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016, which will put the sixth largest... -
How to reconcile home automation with protection of personal data
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Future of energy efficiency in French and German industrial sectors
TweetIn spite of structural differences, manufacturing... -
How much electricity do flat-screen televisions use?
TweetPeople worldwide spend an average 3h15 watching TV every day. By way of comparison,... -
The European Union and China strengthen their energy cooperation
TweetLast February, the 14th EU-China summit took place in... -
China to make smart investment
TweetChina is set to lead the world in smart grid infrastructure after recently setting out plans for massive... -
Energy efficiency through social networking
TweetFacebook has unveiled a new application designed to encourage its users to save... -
Electric vehicles: the charging technology
TweetThe arrival on the automotive market of electric vehicles, expected in 2012-2013,... -
Smart buildings to achieve electricity efficiency
Tweet In France, buildings account for nearly half the overall energy consumption.... -
Experts discuss how to reduce energy use
TweetIn 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
TweetEnergy efficiency advocates in the US have at least one reason to be cheerful at the... -
Bright ideas for street lighting
TweetWhen public authorities assess how they can cut costs through energy efficiency schemes, one area of electricity... -
US utilities’ energy efficiency sized up
TweetThe effort and resources that US utilities devote to improving energy efficiency... -
The photovoltaic sector in France and Europe : what are the prospects ?
TweetYves Maigne, member of the Academie of Technologies... -
China to make smart investment
Tweet China is set to lead the world in smart grid infrastructure after recently setting out plans for massive... -
Energy efficiency through social networking
TweetFacebook has unveiled a new application designed to encourage its users to save... -
Computer energy efficiency doubles every 18 months
TweetEnergy efficiency has become the new yardstick for measuring computing progress,... -
Barack Obama highlights American ingenuity for increased energy safety
In a speech delivered at Georgetown University in... -
Data Centers: The Green Grid for electrical efficiency
Energy consumption of "data centers” (centers for the processing and storage of... -
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...