The European Commission and the U.S. Government, under the framework of the
Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC), have agreed on a set of 10 fundamental principles for trade in information and communication technology (ICT) services. The EU and the US, in cooperation with other countries, will promote these principles worldwide in order to support the global development of ICT networks and services and allow service providers to compete for contracts with local incumbents on an equal footing.

BRUSSELS, April 15th 2011 - Per-Olof Granström has been appointed Secretary General of the EDSO for Smart Grids Association. As Secretary General he will lead and develop this new Brussels based organisation, representing European distribution system operators.

Gloomiest outlook in Western Europe for 18 months

Escalating global inflation is the biggest challenge to businesses struggling to recover from the economic downturn, according to the latest Global Economic Conditions survey of finance professionals by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).

 
The European Heat Pump Association is very pleased to announce the winner of the “Heat Pump City of the Year” award: the island of Bornholm, in Denmark. This award was unveiled at the European Sustainable Energy Week on Thursday 14 April.