We use many tools to address climate change and one of the most widely discussed is carbon pricing. Canada is still in the midst of fleshing out its climate change strategies (there is more than one since it is a federal system). Mia Rabson writes an article for The Canadian Press about what Canadians know … Continue reading Do you understand carbon pricing?
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“We should be redoubling our energy efficiency efforts”
We know there is much to do during this low-carbon energy transition. One of the essential areas we must address is reducing energy demand, in large part through improved energy efficiency. Jeff Turrentine writes on the Natural Resources Defense Council website about why we should be redoubling our energy efficiency efforts. Alas, he writes that … Continue reading “We should be redoubling our energy efficiency efforts”
“Imagine waking up tomorrow in a world that doesn’t depend on oil”
It is very difficult for most of us to understand what society will look like after we have succeeded in achieving our low-carbon energy transition. Kenneth Tam from the University of Alberta helps us better understand in an article on the phys.org website. Understanding how society will change as we move to renewable energy … Continue reading “Imagine waking up tomorrow in a world that doesn’t depend on oil”
What improved energy efficiency could bring to the state of New York
It is always encouraging to see ambitious efforts in sustainable energy. Sneha Ayyagari and Jackson Morris write on the Natural Resources Defense Council website about the benefits that will come to New York State from an ambitious energy efficiency approach expected to be announced soon. New Analysis: Strong NY Efficiency Target Will Save Billions New … Continue reading What improved energy efficiency could bring to the state of New York
Better understanding the impact of energy poverty in Europe
Seldom do we fully understand the impact of fuel poverty. A new photo essay examines the ways in which people across Europe become vulnerable when sufficient energy to support health and well-being is either unavailable or unaffordable. Please give us your reaction. EXPOSED, Energy Poverty in Europe EXPOSED, a new photo essay, highlights how … Continue reading Better understanding the impact of energy poverty in Europe
Harvesting kinetic energy
We are always looking for new innovations that will have an important impact in our energy transition. Kitty Knowles writes on the Forbes website about the efforts of Laurence Kemball-Cook to produce electricity as we pound our local pavement. The Tesla Of Smart Cities? Pavegen's On A £5m Mission To Supercharge Your Sidewalks Laurence … Continue reading Harvesting kinetic energy
Utilities should pursue “beneficial” electrification as well as promote energy efficiency
There is no doubt that electricity companies are part of the solution in our energy transition but their role is still in flux. Max Baumhefner writes a good article on the Natural Resources Defense Council website about ensuring energy efficiency and electrification policies are complementary, not in conflict. Are Efficiency and Electrification Policies in … Continue reading Utilities should pursue “beneficial” electrification as well as promote energy efficiency
Meeting our Paris climate obligations proving more important every day
All EiD readers understand the importance of the Paris climate obligations. This article by Ivan Semeniuk in Canada’s Globe and Mail explains how important meeting those obligations is to the Arctic region. Unfortunately, as EiD tweeted this week too many Canadians still are not getting the message about climate change. Studies show Paris targets … Continue reading Meeting our Paris climate obligations proving more important every day
Blog from Silvia Zinetti: Spring thoughts on local energy aggregation: Similarities between the Italian Hera Group and the Community Choice Energy programs in California
In the past three articles, I analyzed several aspects of the Hera Group, its strong dedication to sustainable development, and how the company is advancing energy efficiency in industry. There is one more thing I would like to mention and in particular Hera’s organizational structure and some common features with the Community Choice Energy (CCE) … Continue reading Blog from Silvia Zinetti: Spring thoughts on local energy aggregation: Similarities between the Italian Hera Group and the Community Choice Energy programs in California
Natural gas and the low-carbon energy transition
Ivan Penn writes a good article in the New York Times about the difficulties that natural gas is having in the US as a feedstock for power plants. As Penn states, some utility companies have scrapped plans for new natural-gas plants in favour of wind and solar sources that have become cheaper and easier to … Continue reading Natural gas and the low-carbon energy transition
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 