The Energy Saving Trust’s take on MTV Cribs, with a spoof video called ‘Eco-Pads’, starring comedian Marcus Brigstocke showing off his big butt, his composter and his amazing water-saving device – the plug. Eco Pads’ is the first in a series of short celebrity films to be released over the summer.
Kensa in Cornwall designs and manufactures small scale ground-source heat pumps for easy installation throughout the UK. The company has won the 2008 Ashden Award in the business category. The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy reward innovation, excellence and achievement.
Enchanted lands and fables. A project that will show you stories, pictures and films from some of the most fascinating places on Earth.
Oil On Ice is a vivid and compelling film that connects the fate of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to decisions America makes about energy policy. Caught in the balance are the culture and livelihood of the Gwich’in people and the migratory wildlife in this most fragile of ecosystems.
On Wednesday 23 January 2008, the European Commission proposed a number of measures making up the EU’s new energy and climate package. The aim is to fight climate change more effectively while boosting Europe’s energy security and competitiveness. This includes the obligation of obtaining 20% of its energy from renewable sources.
A winner of the 2006 Ashden Awards. Rahimafrooz Batteries Limited (RBL) has played a central role in delivering the world’s most successful solar power programme.
A new study by the independent Energy Watch Group says amid oil price instability wind is becoming an increasingly competitive and cost-secure technology.
Steve Holliday, National Grid CEO, looks at what the UK utility company is doing to move its energy infrastructure towards a green, low carbon environment. In one case he points to the company’s smart grid pilots that will test new technology for a ‘smarter’ future aiding customers to conserve energy usage.
