LONDON (Reuters) - British businesses are wasting 2.5 billion pounds ($4.99 billion) a year in energy bills swollen by inefficiencies such as drafty windows or leaving lights and computers on, the Carbon Trust said on Tuesday.
India's government faces a too-close-to-call confidence vote Tuesday that could scuttle a landmark nuclear energy accord with the United States and lead to early elections.
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Construction crews began removing row after row of Xcel Energy Center seats. Forklift drivers slid load after load of electrical equipment off semi trucks. And the arena's manager handed over a ceremonial key to the building.
Gov. John Baldacci is awaiting presentation of a report that will include recommendations to address what could become dire energy issues this winter stemming from high fuel prices in Maine.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A massive $3.2 billion trading loss on oil futures and derivatives sank high flying energy trader SemGroup LP, which at one time billed itself as the 14th-largest private company in the United States.
