Liam Gilliver writes on the Euronews website that consumers in five EU countries will save up to €8.5 billion on their energy bills this year, compared to those with the dirtiest energy mix. Five European countries will save 58% on energy bills this year thanks to clean power EU countries with the cleanest energy … Continue reading From crisis to cushion: why renewable-rich EU states are paying less for energy
New EEA briefings on the circular economy in Europe
Turning Europe’s circular economy ambitions into reality will depend on making it people-focused — in particular — making sure European Union rules in place work to make it a success for entrepreneurs, business owners, citizens and workers alike, according to two assessments published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) this week. Creating win-win for … Continue reading New EEA briefings on the circular economy in Europe
Energy in Demand News, April 19-20, 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) spring meetings took place this week in Washington. Fiona Harvey wrote in the Guardian about the Trump effect at the global finance talks. “Governments desperate for cash to protect their citizens from the growing impacts of the climate crisis are being put in a … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, April 19-20, 2026
The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels
The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels aims to solidify a coalition of the willing and provide a political platform for countries ready for an orderly, equitable transition away from fossil fuels. Fossil fuels drive nearly three-quarters of global greenhouse gas emissions. Yet international climate decisions have had little to say about phasing … Continue reading The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels
DR Congo’s energy transition challenges
Nik Stoop, Senior researcher, University of Antwerp; Elie Lunanga, Researcher, University of Antwerp; Marijke Verpoorten, Associate Professor, University of Antwerp; and Sébastien Desbureaux, Chercheur, Université de Montpellier write on The Conversation website about a private DRC project to bring electricity to one of the world’s most fragile regions. Mini‑grids can supply electricity, but what … Continue reading DR Congo’s energy transition challenges
From nega-watts to neglect: the changing direction of U.S. energy policy
In an article on The Hill website, Dan Reicher, former assistant secretary of energy in the Clinton administration and energy adviser under President Obama provides his views on what Trump is doing to undermine all the gains in energy efficiency policies over the past 50 years. Trump is trying to undo 50 years of … Continue reading From nega-watts to neglect: the changing direction of U.S. energy policy
Closing the scrap gap: the challenge behind the UK’s circular steel strategy
In an article on The Conversation website, Michael A. Lewis, Professor of Operations Management, University of Bristol and Visiting Professor, University of Bath; and Annika Skoglund, Associate Professor, Organisation, Technology & Sustainability, University of Bristol write about the challenges Britain faces in developing a new business model for its steel industry. The UK wants … Continue reading Closing the scrap gap: the challenge behind the UK’s circular steel strategy
New report from IRENA: Moving from energy crisis to energy security with renewables
The strategic deployment of renewables has provided enhanced resilience in the face of the current energy crisis by a number of countries, according to a new policy advisory from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The brief, aimed at policy makers responding to the disruption in international energy markets, suggests a set of immediate and longer-term actions … Continue reading New report from IRENA: Moving from energy crisis to energy security with renewables
Blog by Jane Marsh – The infrastructure challenge: weatherproofing the clean energy transition
Energy grids around the world are evolving to meet ambitious decarbonisation goals. While the shift toward renewable electricity is an important step, it can create structural vulnerabilities. With climate change creating unpredictable weather patterns, these systems are under increasing pressure. Ensuring forward-thinking infrastructure is sufficiently weatherproof is key to developing the green economy. Traditional power … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – The infrastructure challenge: weatherproofing the clean energy transition
New EEA briefing analysing Europe’s GHG emissions data
The European Union's greenhouse gas emissions fell a further 3% between 2023 and 2024, bringing the EU’s total emission reductions to 40% below 1990 levels, according to official EU data sent to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and a European Environment Agency (EEA) analysis published this week. The EU greenhouse gas … Continue reading New EEA briefing analysing Europe’s GHG emissions data
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 