Diesel vehicles have come under attack in recent years because of the on-going pollution problems and scandals over emissions testing. Will Calvert writes in The Telegraph about how many British drivers have had their diesel vehicles modified to remove exhaust filters. Is this also happening in other countries? Diesel drivers face costly repair bill because … Continue reading Thousands of UK drivers are illegally driving modified diesel cars
Author: Rod Janssen
Industry at crossroads – reflections from recent EEFIG industry event
A vibrant and highly competitive EU manufacturing sector can provide the resources and many of the solutions for the societal challenges facing the EU, such as climate change, health and the ageing population, and the development of a healthy, safe and secure society and thriving social market economy. The necessary transition to a more … Continue reading Industry at crossroads – reflections from recent EEFIG industry event
Questioning role of business community to address climate change
Addressing climate change is a complex issue as all EiD readers know well. Trying to find the right policy package is never easy. It is also not easy to figure out what the private sector should be doing. Christopher Wright, Professor of Organisational Studies at the University of Sydney and Daniel Nyberg, Professor of Management … Continue reading Questioning role of business community to address climate change
Windows will provide more than a room with a view
We are reading about important technology developments practically every day. Niamh Mcintyre writes in The Independent about using solar windows and what their potential impact will be. Solar windows could meet 'nearly all' of America's electricity demand Solar cell technology could soon tap into the massive energy potential of windows and other transparent objects, … Continue reading Windows will provide more than a room with a view
Singapore takes steps to promote industrial energy efficiency
EiD has had several posts recently about important steps Singapore is taking to improve energy efficiency. Rachel Mui writes on the Business Times website about new rules coming into force next year to promote industrial energy efficiency. New rules to improve Singapore's industrial energy efficiency from Oct 1, 2018 To improve the energy efficiency … Continue reading Singapore takes steps to promote industrial energy efficiency
New technology needed if Canada is to meet its climate objectives
Shawn McCarthy writes on the Globe and Mail website about a new study that shows Canada needs new policies and technologies in order to reduce energy demand sufficiently to achieve emissions-reduction targets. NEB says new technologies to curb greenhouse-gas emissions insufficient to cut oil production Canada's crude production will continue to grow even if governments … Continue reading New technology needed if Canada is to meet its climate objectives
Financing sustainable energy high priority for EBRD
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was established to help build a new, post-Cold War era in Central and Eastern Europe. It has since played a historic role and gained unique expertise in fostering change in the region - and beyond. Now it is active in more than 30 countries, from the Southern … Continue reading Financing sustainable energy high priority for EBRD
Need to focus on implementing new energy efficiency policies
EiD has provided a few articles that have followed the publication of the latest energy efficiency report from the IEA. Kota Sriraj writes on The Pioneer website from India about the importance of building on the success to date and the need to accelerate the efforts. Energy efficiency needs better policies The rising concern … Continue reading Need to focus on implementing new energy efficiency policies
Reflections on the current negotiations to revise the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Andrew Warren has been an astute observer of energy efficiency policies throughout Europe and his own country, the United Kingdom, for a considerable time. He has seen energy efficiency policies evolve significantly over the past couple of decades and he has never failed to give us his views. Andrew, who chairs the British Energy Efficiency … Continue reading Reflections on the current negotiations to revise the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Importance of local climate action
Sonya Angelica Diehn provides a good article on the Deutsche Welle website on the importance of local climate action in the United States. This may be about the US but it is a message that is important to all countries and regions. This cannot be stressed enough. Forget Trump, it's all about local climate … Continue reading Importance of local climate action
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 