This paper reviews the literature concerning the energy savings that can be achieved through optimized building shape and form, improved building envelopes, improved efficiencies of individual energyusing devices, alternative energy using systems in buildings, and through enlightened occupant behavior and operation of building systems. Cost information is also provided.

A European Eco-efficient Economy has been prepared as a background report for the 2009 Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. It forms a common basis for discussions at the informal ministerial meetings of the Council dealing with energy, environment and competitiveness .

Energy investment worldwide is plunging in the face of a tougher financing environment, weakening final demand for energy and falling cash flows

The gross potential for solar water heating systems in India has been estimated at 140 million sq. m. of collector area. Of this, 40 million sq.m. has been estimated as the realizable techno-economic potential at this stage. In order to accelerate development and deployment of solar water heating systems in the country, a modified programme of support was introduced by the Ministry in 2005.

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) perceived it as a new and important window to take up CDM projects with programmatic approach, particularly pertaining to households, small enterprises and rural areas.

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Energy-intensive industries could be offered exemptions by Australia's government on its 20 percent renewable energy target as financial tumult saps support for its climate change policies, a report said on Wednesday.

Washington (IANS): Asserting that it cannot accept a cap on development, India has proposed a collaborative approach to the problem of global warming to achieve sustainable development with a strategic shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

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Southeast Asia is one of the world's most vulnerable regions to climate change and could face conflict over failing rice yields, lack of water and high economic costs, a major Asian Development Bank report shows.

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