Clean energy jobs boom to bring thousands of new jobs in UK

Backed by record government and private sector investment in clean energy such as renewables and nuclear, the clean energy economy is sparking a boom in demand for good industrial jobs in all regions and nations of the UK – with 31 priority occupations such as plumbers, electricians, and welders particularly in demand. Tom Pashby writes … Continue reading Clean energy jobs boom to bring thousands of new jobs in UK →

Blog by Jane Marsh – How AI-enabled circuit boards are revolutionizing renewable energy systems in Europe

Circuit boards are the lifeblood of most electronics, but they are particularly empowering to renewable energy infrastructure as it undergoes buildout. They convert and transmit power, and years of innovation have transformed them into the most efficient versions of this crucial component. Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to be a welcome disruption, making it smarter and … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – How AI-enabled circuit boards are revolutionizing renewable energy systems in Europe →

The pace of destruction from massive wildfires is accelerating and rising average temperatures are contributing to the gargantuan price tags of these blazes

Umair Irfan writes on the National Observer website about the financial impact of wildfires. The surging price tag of wildfires, in one chart The modern age of burning has been ignited by human hands. Though wildfires are natural and necessary in many ecosystems, their expanding path of destruction in recent years has been worsened … Continue reading The pace of destruction from massive wildfires is accelerating and rising average temperatures are contributing to the gargantuan price tags of these blazes →

EIB Investment Survey 2025 – European Union overview

The European Investment Bank’s EIB Investment Survey is conducted annually and includes data from approximately 13 000 firms in all EU Member States plus a sample from the United States. The survey provides information on firm characteristics and performance, past investment activities and future plans, sources of finance and the financing issues businesses face. Key … Continue reading EIB Investment Survey 2025 – European Union overview →

Paris court convicts TotalEnergies of greenwashing

Judges ruled on Thursday that the energy giant had misled consumers by overstating its carbon neutrality goals. The case could set a potential precedent for corporate climate advertising. America Hernandez discusses latest developments in an article on the Reuters website. French court penalizes TotalEnergies for deceptive greenwashing claims Summary Total ordered to pay 8,000 … Continue reading Paris court convicts TotalEnergies of greenwashing →

“Strategic industrial electrification – twin-tracked with ambitious energy efficiency – offers the single most powerful lever for Europe to cut costs, cut emissions, and compete on the world stage”

Jan Rosenow, Professor of Energy and Climate Policy at the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute, has addressed energy ministers from all 27 member states at the European Union’s Energy Council; offering a decisive, research-backed roadmap to restore Europe’s industrial competitiveness, strengthen energy security, and accelerate decarbonisation. This article was published on the University of Oxford website. … Continue reading “Strategic industrial electrification – twin-tracked with ambitious energy efficiency – offers the single most powerful lever for Europe to cut costs, cut emissions, and compete on the world stage” →

Energy in Demand News, October 19-20, 2025

In his landmark 2006 analysis, the economist Lord Nicholas Stern concluded that climate action would cost less than the damage caused by inaction and that climate change was the greatest market failure the world had ever seen. It caused shockwaves at the time and really did influence the direction of climate change actions. Just not … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, October 19-20, 2025 →

Just published: The SME Business Climate Index and EU Craft and SME Barometer

SMEunited has published its latest SME Barometer. SMEunited is the association of crafts and SMEs in Europe with around 65 member organisations from over 30 European countries. SMEunited is a recognised employers’ organisation and European Social Partner and acts on behalf of crafts and SMEs in the European Social Dialogue and in discussions with the … Continue reading Just published: The SME Business Climate Index and EU Craft and SME Barometer →

While there have been improvements under the 2015 Paris climate agreement, countries’ promises to date will still mean dangerous heat, severe health impacts, and widening inequality for future generations

Mitchell Beer writes on the Energy Mix website about a new report released this week, if countries all keep their promises to date under the Paris accord, their actions will reduce average global warming this century from 4.0 to 2.6°C. We’ve got big challenges and countries have to take this much more seriously. Paris … Continue reading While there have been improvements under the 2015 Paris climate agreement, countries’ promises to date will still mean dangerous heat, severe health impacts, and widening inequality for future generations →

European Commission advances in the completion of the Common Charger initiative

Each year over 400 million external power supplies (EPS) are sold in the EU. To increase consumer convenience as well as resource and energy efficiency, the Commission has revised today the ecodesign requirements for these devices. Manufacturers will have 3 years to prepare for the changes. The rules cover EPS which charge or supply electricity to devices … Continue reading European Commission advances in the completion of the Common Charger initiative →