The European Commission has called on Europe's ICT industry to outline by 2011 the practical steps it will take to become 20% more energy efficient by 2015. Using ICT in a smart way could help reducing energy consumption in sectors such as buildings, transport and logistics, and save 15% in total carbon emissions by 2020. The Commission also asks EU countries to agree on common specifications for smart metering by the end of 2010. For more click here.