It is widely recognised in Europe and throughout the world that a key aspect of meeting our Paris climate obligations is by improving the energy performance of our existing buildings. Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation and a regular contributor to EiD, has written in the July/August issue of Energy in Buildings … Continue reading
Regardless of the policies of the Trump administration, the momentum to deploy renewables in the US is gaining strength. Kelly Pickerel explains in an article on the Solar Power World website. Renewable energy provides more electricity than nuclear power in over half of U.S. states Citing concerns about “national security” and “grid reliability,” the … Continue reading
Hundreds of cities are now committing themselves to be 100 per cent on renewables at specified times in the future. Kirby Calvert argues on the Policy Options website that the target is a simple and positive message, but it can unnecessarily confuse the public, fostering a false sense that this market transformation can be driven … Continue reading
As renewable energy becomes more mainstream, it is necessary to see all aspects of its exploitation. David Flynn, Professor, Embedded Intelligence in Energy Systems, Merlinda Andoni, Research Associate and Valentin Robu, Associate Professor, Smart Systems Group, all from Heriot-Watt University raise an important sustainability issue in an article on The Conversation website. While the energy … Continue reading
Continuing with India’s energy transition, it is encouraging to see the focus on improving energy efficiency. Christin Mathew Philip writes in The Times of India about the energy efficiency drive underway in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is good to see that there is a regular survey taking place so that progress can be … Continue reading
We are watching the energy transition in India with great interest. Haley Zaremba writes on the Oilprice website that, for the first time in history, investing in India’s renewable energy sector surpassed that of traditional fossil fuel-based power production in 2017. India’s Renewable Investments Near $20 Billion For the first time in history, investing … Continue reading
Ian Craig reports on the South Wales Argus website about a recent Welsh Assembly report that states existing homes in Wales must be made more energy efficient while all new homes must be built to be as sustainable as possible if climate change targets are to be achieved. Now let’s hope the recommendations will be … Continue reading
The Bay of Fundy is one of the great wonders in our world. For years, there have been research and some demonstrations into how to best harness the potential. Michael MacDonald writes on Canada’s National Observer website about latest developments. Nova Scotia’s tidal energy ambitions won’t end with project setback, experts say Nova Scotia’s … Continue reading
Sophie Mbugua writes a good article on the Deutsche Welle website about how industrialised countries are sending their used and unwanted diesel vehicles to Africa with serious air quality implications. For starters, there is a need for African countries to improve their environmental regulations and ensure good enforcement. Is Africa becoming the world’s dumping … Continue reading
This year, 36 enormous cruise ship hotels will be moored on the Thames in London between Greenwich and Tower Bridge, some for several days at a time, each burning thick diesel and belching out poisonous fumes. The toxic fumes from these cruise liners exacerbate London’s existing deadly pollution levels. Air pollution alone leads to 9,500 … Continue reading
