On November 6, 2015, at Electricity Hotel, General Department of Energy - Ministry of Industry and Trade organized "Training conference in cost estimation, settlement of full payment and financial compliance audit as specified by the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy".

Expansion of renewable energy sources is one of the important dimensions for promoting the development of the electricity sector to help the electricity sector meet the demand of 7-10% annual growth until 2030.

In the implementation of the Law on economical and efficient use of energy, Directive No.171/CT-TTg dated November 26, 2011 by the Prime Minister, Directive No.06/2011/CT-UBND and Green Energy Programme of Ho Chi Minh City in 2015 in the phase of 2011-2015, Ho Chi Minh City continues to perform its leading role in the implementation of guidelines on power saving.

In the world of computer gaming, bragging rights are accorded to those who can boast of blazing-fast graphics cards, the most powerful processors, the highest-resolution monitors, and the coolest decorative lighting. They are not bestowed upon those crowing about the energy efficiency of their system. If they were, gaming computers worldwide might well be consuming billions of dollars less in electricity use annually, with no loss in performance.

Energy efficiency is the first step toward achieving sustainability in buildings and it is still the best way to both cut energy use and greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions at the same time. Singapore has committed to reduction in carbon emissions by 7% – 11% by 2020, compared to the current level. The efforts to achieve that goal is reflected through energy efficiency that this city-state undergoes across different sectors.

By the end of 2015, the waterway sector will cease oil lamp lighting operation for night navigation to switch to lighting automation technology.

On October 29, 2015, Hanoi inaugurated the Research Center of technology transfer and technology accreditation in Hoa Lac hi-tech zone with the complete production line of solar cells, the biggest facility of the country.

While lithium-ion batteries are currently the gold standard for batteries and used in most of our electronics -- smartphones, computers, and more -- they have their short-comings.

Water giant to spend £3.5m installing solar panels on reservoir near Manchester to help cut its energy costs.

A new solar fuel generation system, or artificial leaf, safely creates fuel from sunlight and water with record-setting efficiency and stability.

On October 21, 2015, Expert on energy saving, Dr. Nguyen Van Khai came to Dinh To Commune, Thuan Thanh, Bac Ninh to share and disseminate his knowledge about electricity saving appliances and devices.

Project for Solar energy technology application model construction in disadvantaged communes, rural areas with "Villages to apply scientific and technological advances" was piloted in 3 communes: Cam Tuyen commune in Cam Lo district, Trieu Phuoc and Trieu Son in Trieu Phong district, Quang Tri.

An Israeli-Palestinian NGO is using solar and wind energy to transform the lives of a marginalized community of Palestinian famers and shepherds.

The Prime Minister agreed to add An Khe Biomass Power Plant with the total capacity of 95 MW to the master plan for national electricity development, period 2011 - 2020 to 2030, which is scheduled for operation in the period of 2016-2017.

On October 10, 2015 in Hanoi, Deputy Minister of Construction Do Duc Duy presided over the workshop to comment the draft decree on management of construction materials.

In the afternoon of Oct. 23, 2015, Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai chaired the steering meeting to set up a mechanism to support the development of solar power projects to ensure prioritized objectives in new and renewable energy sources to meet the energy demands of the country.

"Food processing industry - strategy sector study and subproject pipeline development for improving energy efficiency with integrated ozone and climate benefits" with budget of up to USD200 million.

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During October 20-23, 2015, at the Giang Vo Exhibition Centre, Hanoi, the International Fair took place for show of Vietnamese industries (VIIF'2015), organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in coordination with other related ministries and agencies.

Implementing the National Scheme for Energy savings, on October 22, 2015, An Tao Primary School in Hung Yen City in collaboration with the Provincial Youth Union and Hung Yen Electricity Company deployed the Program "Primary schools joining hands for energy saving 2015 ".