One is that of Mr Blair's new plan, which seeks to improve efficiency through reams of targets and directives sent out from the centre.

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They call on the Welsh government to establish a plan for upgrading the energy efficiency ratings of the entire Welsh housing stock, prioritising the fuel poor.

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In an energy-efficiency plan released with its road map, the commission talks of making the goals binding in 2013.

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Clark, a Merck lifer who previously headed the company's manufacturing division, has focused initially on improving the efficiency of the company's production plants. (Under his plan, many of the job cuts will come from manufacturing, and five of Merck's 31 plants will be closed.) The goal, outlined on today's call, is to increase manufacturing efficiency, much as automakers like General Motors or computer makers like Dell have in the past.

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El Hierro biosphere reserves aims to increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions further with a Sustainable Mobility Plan (PDMS), since 50% of the energy consumed on the island is used for transportation.

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