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Got a plan to harvest solar energy? (Today Online) - The Clean Energy Programme Office (Cepo) is calling for research proposals to develop roof-mounted solar harvesting devices and systems for the tropical region.
Energy sector can fuel Singapore manufacturing growth (Business Times via Wildsingapore) - The Director of the Warwick Manufacturing Group said that Singapore [...]

Buildings account for about 35% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to research by the World Green Buildings Council, and there is much scope to reduce the impact of buildings on climate change. Asia is stepping up to the challenge of promoting environmental sustainability for buildings, with more green building legislation and green building projects.
Green Buildings [...]

The National Environment Agency (NEA) launched the $500,000 Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Documentation Grant yesterday. This is a co-funding scheme to encourage companies to develop CDM projects in Singapore and support them in engaging carbon consultancy services for the documentation needed.
The funding is capped at $100,000 for each CDM project and would be provided for [...]

Conergy Korea announced yesterday an agreement for the extension of Asia’s largest solar power plant (currently 19.6 MWp) in SinAn, South Korea, to 24 MWp. The completed 24 MWp solar power plant will cover an area of 720,000 m2 (about 96 soccer fields) and produce 33,000 MWh annually. This energy is sufficient to supply 7,200 households with clean [...]

It’s always interesting to visit an IKEA store and discover the wide range of furniture and home solutions. The inspirational design and low prices of the products is amazing. In the near future, you might even find solar panels and green tech products at IKEA.
According to the Cleantech Group, IKEA plans to invest €50 million in clean tech [...]

Verdiem, together with Microsoft and Climate Savers Computing, announced the release of the Verdiem Edison, a free energy monitoring software application that allows users to control their PC’s energy consumption and save energy. Edison enhances the existing power settings of Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems, and provides a user-friendly interface. The software features include:
Scheduling - [...]

Dell announced yesterday that it has met its carbon neutral goal 5 months ahead of schedule. It has achieved its planned target of being carbon neutral by end of 2008 by implementing a global energy efficiency campaign and increasing purchases of green power, verified emission reductions and renewable energy certificates. Dell Chairman and CEO, Michael Dell, said:
We’re [...]

Colliers International recently launched r.e.Design in Singapore - a guide to green real estate for developers, landlords and tenants. r.e.Design has four categories including Managing Green, Developing Green, Occupying Green and Living Green. The guide shares with real estate players on being sustainable, implementing green real estate practices, and the opportunities and challenges involved. The [...]

The New Paper ponders on whether Singapore needs a new Ministry of Energy to tackle energy issues more holistically and ensure our future energy security. The article says that “energy security lies in a muddy middle zone” and “there’s no one body fully in charge”. It also suggests some ideas on what a Ministry of [...]

Green Future Solutions Launches Green Business Times, Singapore’s First Environmental Website for Businesses 
Environmental News, Green Resources and Sustainable Practices for Companies and Business Professionals in Singapore
30 July 2008
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Green Future Solutions, an environmental consultancy business, will be launching the Green Business Times (http://www.greenbusinesstimes.com) on 1 August 2008.

Green Business Times is Singapore’s first online green resource to [...]