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Heat pumps win: best practice examples distinguished in German energy savings competition Jul. 02, 2009 - The German Energy Agency (DENA) and the federal ministry for the environment were searching for hidden champions in the housing renovation sector - and found four winners! 180 million Swiss francs to support heat pumps & natural refrigerants Jun. 30, 2009 - The Zurich government agreed on a new funding programme to support investments in climate-friendly and efficient systems in order to reduce CO2 emissions. From 2015 on at least 50% of all produced heat or cold has to be CO2-free or CO2-neutral, while half of the heat pumps have to be equipped with natural refrigerants. Intelligent Energy Europe project report out now! Jun. 23, 2009 - A recent report published as part of the "Intelligent Energy Europe"-program also summarizes several projects with EHPA participation.
Energy forecast often underestimate actual RES contribution May. 27, 2009 - A recent study on 50 different energy forecast covering Germany, Europe and the world shows the most forecast were outperformed by actual developments. "Green buildings" show financial benefits, a RICS study shows May. 14, 2009 - A recent study on the US office building market by the Royal Institute of chartered surveyers researchers Piet Eichholtz and Nils Kok of the University of Maastricht and John Quigley of the University of California, Berkeley, shows clear financial benefits for investors and developers of energy efficient office buildings.
Heat pumps attract more funding in the UK Apr. 29, 2009 - Last week the UK government announced measures that will increase the availability of funding for the installation of heat pumps. Additional funding for small-scale renewable heat technologies, such as heat pumps were announced in the UK Budget 2009, while the main grants scheme tackling fuel poverty in England will now cover the installation of air source heat pumps.
The 2009 IEE Call for Proposals is open! Apr. 08, 2009 - The 2009 call for proposals under the Intelligent Energy - Europe programme is open, with a deadline for submission on 25 June, 2009 at 17:00 (Brussels time). With some € 65 million available for actions in the area of energy efficiency, renewable energy and energy-efficient transport, this may be the opportunity to have your next European project funded. Grants awarded under this scheme may cover up to 75% of the eligible project costs. Commission earmarks 15 million euro to promote sustainable energy investments in cities Apr. 03, 2009 - On 31 March 2009 the European Commission has adopted the 2009 Work Programme of the Intelligent Energy-Europe (IEE) Programme aiming at co-financing non-technology projects to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy and clean transport. For the first time financial support will be provided for technical assistance helping cities to develop bankable projects or investment programmes in the field of urban sustainable energy. The IEE 2009 budget is more than 96 million euro of which 15 million is foreseen for developing the potential of municipalities and regions to accelerate local investments, notably in buildings and urban transport. Mar. 25, 2009 - MENA Geothermal has been awarded the prestigious ENERGY GLOBE AWARD 2008 - Palestine. The award honors companies and individuals for outstanding contributions in the fields of renewable energy, energy conservation, and environmental responsibility. Winners are selected from among 700 applicants world wide, and are chosen by an international jury comprised of prominent scientific, academic, and industry leaders. Ecobuild 2009: CO2 heat pumps enter the UK market Mar. 24, 2009 - At the world's largest annual event for sustainability and innovation in the built environment, this year two commercial and one domestic heat pump model operating with the natural refrigerant CO2 attracted highest attention. R744 units are now expected to conquer market shares in the UK and Europe quickly.
The Hungarian Heat Pump Association (EHPA member) participates in RES BOAT Mar. 15, 2009 - The RES BOAT will bring together all European stakeholders in an encouraging atmosphere to support knowledge-transfer in the field of RES at European level and promote project results of FP7, FP6, IEE, SAVE II and ALTENER II programmes. The symbolic event will be held between 23-27 March 2009, aboard a boat (the RES BOAT) passing through 5 countries (Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia and Serbia) with the final event to be held in Belgrade in the geographic vicinity of Romania and Bulgaria. CGC strengthens relationship with geothermal electricity producers Mar. 12, 2009 - The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) renewed its Memorandum of Understanding with the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) of Calgary and will participate in Canada's national conference on geothermal electricity production. The 2009 CanGEA Geothermal Energy conference will take place April 22-24th in Vancouver, British Columbia. The associations play complementary roles and together represent the entire spectrum of geothermal applications - including low temperature heat pumps, medium temperature direct use and high temperature electricity generation. ASHRAE issues position on natural refrigerants Mar. 09, 2009 - For the first time, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers has made public its position as regards natural refrigerants, including ammonia and hydrocarbons. ASHRAE has now committed to support research, assessment, and strategic growth in the use of natural refrigerants in refrigeration systems and technologies. High Capacity Heat Pump Forum at ISH Mar. 02, 2009 - OCHSNER Heat Pumps GmbH invites to join the 1st High Capacity Heat Pump Forum. The event takes place on Wednesday, March 11th 2009 from 13.30 - 17.30, at the Maritim Hotel in Frankfurt a.M. (close to the ISH fair). The forum addresses architects, planners and engineers who plan and install high capacity heat pump concepts (from 100 kW up to a few Megawatt). The target of the forum is to raise awareness of commercial buildings' energy saving potential and to introduce heat pumps as the preferable solution. SULPU: Congratulations to 10 years of successful work developing the Finish heat pump market Feb. 17, 2009 - The Finish heat pump association (SULPU) celebrates its 10th anniversary today. Founded in 1999 the association looks back on a very favorable market development. EGEC Brussels Declaration 2009 Feb. 16, 2009 - On Wednesday, 11 February 2009 EGEC published its Brussels Declaration 2009, updating 10 years after the so-called Ferrara Declaration which put geothermal energy on the first path towards a sustainable energy provider. Fresh funding for intelligent energy projects Feb. 12, 2009 - The publication of the 2009 call for proposals, your next opportunity to apply for IEE funding, is expected in March 2009. Some €60 million will be made available to co-finance projects promoting European energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable mobility projects. Up to 75% of eligible project costs can be covered by IEE funding.
International renewable energy agency - IRENA - founded in Bonn, Germany Feb. 02, 2009 - In a meeting on 26 January 2009, 75 countries signed the statute for the international renewable energy agency - IRENA - in Bonn, Germany. McKinsey presents second version of its CO2-abatement cost curve: heat pumps cost effective! Feb. 02, 2009 - The recently published report "Pathways to a low-carbon economy" shows how global warming can be maintained below a 2°C increase at reasonable cost. Germanys agency for renewable energy sources predicts strong increase in 'green power' production. Jan. 29, 2009 - In a joint declaration, the agency for renewable energy sources and the association for renewable energy sources (BEE) predict a much stronger growth of the share of electricity to be produced by renewable sources. By 2020, 47% of all electricity comes from renewables, the associations say.
Jan. 17, 2009 - Gemis, the software for the process model for an integrated analysis for material and energy flows, has just recently been updated. EGEC Research Agenda published Jan. 12, 2009 - The European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) has prepared a list of priorities for Research and Development (R&D) in the geothermal sector. The paper was discussed during the workshop organized by EGEC the 05/09/2008 in Brussels. A list of main priorities has been selected and roposed in a first consultation document issued in October 2008. The conclusions are now presented in the final version of the Research Agenda, integrating the inputs received. | |
