ULT freezers with a compressor-based cascade refrigeration system can use as much energy as a typical U.S. household annually. C Cascade systems use synthetic refrigerants which cause ozone depletion. A Stirling cooling system uses 60% less energy.

EEVS survey in the UK shows that over 5 years only 5% of projects were financed by third party finance. Most of the time the investor is the CFO, in fact even if projects are externally financed. In any organisation things that are.

ICP (Investor Confidence Project Europe) delivers a standardised framework for developing energy efficiency projects. Frameworks already exists for buildings and are now being developed for projects in industry, district energy and street lighting. ICP is looking for project developers.

The BOGE continuous improvement programme (CIP) is already a reality today. It reduces the loss of efficiency in a compressor due to wear and tear in operation. This can only be achieved through regular maintenance carried out by specialists. The.

Aluminum production accounts for about 1% of global GHG emissions. Annual world aluminum demand is expected to increase two- to three-fold by 2050. The bulk of growth in consumption of aluminum will take place in China, India, the Middle East.

The EU is looking at easing bank capital rules to spur green investment. The aim is to find an efficient way to direct investment into new technologies such as electric cars and mortgage loans for energy-efficient homes. A report on sustainable finance is expected next month.